Eurofins CPSC eFiling Digital Solution

eFiling made simple: Streamlined, flexible, no set-up fees ever.

If you import regulated consumer products into the United States, CPSC eFiling will be a compliance requirement effective 8 July 2026 (8 January 2027 for products brought through Foreign Trade Zone). The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) finalised the electronic Filing (eFiling) rule, which requires the importers of regulated consumer products to electronically submit the Certificate of Compliance data through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Importers may satisfy this requirement by filing the Full PGA Message Set directly in ACE, or by first loading certificate data into the CPSC Product Registry and then filing the shorter Reference Message Set in ACE.

Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines offers a flexible CPSC eFiling digital solution backed by an experienced team that supports you every step of the way. Whether you are a global brand, retailer, manufacturer, importer, or small business, we help you efficiently manage CPSC eFiling requirements and reduce the risk of border delays. With a highly flexible, tailorable solution, we accept paper and electronic Test Report Forms (TRFs) and can accommodate any type of business or product.

Please note: Eurofins manages the submission of your certificate data into the CPSC Product Registry, enabling you as an Importer of Record to file the Reference Message Set in the CBP ACE. The ACE filing itself, typically completed by your customs broker, remains your responsibility as an Importer of Record.

What is CPSC eFiling?

CPSC eFiling is the electronic submission of Certificate of Compliance data for the regulated consumer products through the CBP ACE during import entry. The process supports the filing of data elements for both the Children’s Product Certificates (CPCs) and the General Certificates of Conformity (GCCs) for products subject to CPSC rules.

The CPSC offers two methods to eFile the certificate data:

• The Reference Message Set via the Product Registry
  • Enter certificate data into the CPSC Product Registry.
  • Submit the Reference Message Set through the ACE system.
  • The Product Registry allows importers to manage and view their certificates and grant access to third parties like brokers or testing labs. This is the method Eurofins supports on your behalf
• The Full Message Set
  • Submit all certificate data directly through the CBP’s ACE system

CPSC eFiling requirements

eFiling requires electronic submission of the following Certificate (CPC/GCC) data elements as part of the import process:

• Product Identification: Requires at least one unique ID (e.g., GTIN, model number, SKU) and a detailed product description
• Identification of Certifier: Requires the certifier's name, full address, email address, and telephone number
• Contact for Records: Requires contact information for the individual maintaining records of test results
• Manufacturer/Production Information: Requires the name, full address, and contact information of the manufacturing party
• Date and Place of Testing: Requires the date and place (including contact information) where the product was tested
• Attestation of Compliance: Requires an attestation statement on paper and electronic certificates, while eFiled certificates require attestation through CPSC's Product Registry
• Standards and Regulations: Requires listing each applicable rule, ban, standard, or regulation.
• The Final Rule clarifies the requirement for listing testing exclusions on certificates when applicable, instead of providing testing information

In practice, as an importer you need to be ready to:

• Identify regulated products that require efiling
• Maintain accurate product and manufacturer information
• Organise required data of the CPC or GCC for electronic submission
• File the PGA Message Set in the CBP ACE, either the Full Message Set directly, or the Reference Message Set after first loading certificate data into the CPSC Product Registry
• Monitor and maintain versioning of the Certificates for future shipments

CPSC eFiling timeline

• 18 December 2024: CPSC approved the final eFiling rule. ​
• 8 January 2025: Final rule published in the Federal Register.​
• 8 July 2026: eFiling becomes mandatory for most regulated consumer products.​
• 8 January 2027: eFiling becomes mandatory for products imported into a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) and subsequently entered for consumption or warehousing.

Benefits of CPSC eFiling

CPSC eFiling is not just a regulatory obligation. When managed properly, it can also improve import efficiency. Key benefits include:

• Reduced hold times: Electronic certification data minimises the need for physical document inspections, speeding up goods clearance.
• Cost efficiency: Importers incur lower costs due to fewer holds and inspections.
• Enhanced focus: CPSC can allocate resources to higher-risk shipments, improving overall product safety oversight.

Our CPSC eFiling digital solution

Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines has developed a robust, reliable, and seamless digital solution to help you meet CPSC eFiling requirements accurately and efficiently. We manage the submission of your certificate data into the CPSC Product Registry, enabling you to satisfy the ACE filing requirement using the Reference Message Set, while remaining flexible and accommodating to your precise needs.

We offer a highly flexible approach and can work with both paper and electronic testing documentation. Our team supports businesses of all sizes, from major global brands and retailers to smaller importers who need a practical, scalable route to compliance.

Two routes to the CPSC Product Registry

We provide two effective routes for getting product information into the CPSC Product Registry.

• Route 1: CSV bulk upload
  This route is especially useful when working with historical product data. It enables bulk upload to help establish your registry data, after which future filing can continue more efficiently through API-based processes.

• Route 2: API integration
  This is the most efficient and scalable option. Data is transmitted from our in-house system directly into the Product Registry through an API, creating a seamless software-to-software connection.
  
  

Our CPSC eFiling workflow

• TRF information gathering

We collect key product details from the customer, including primary product IDs, manufacturer information, manufacture date translation (tracking label vs. TRF), and Certificate Version ID logic (sequential, chronological, or testing report number).

• Technical review
  Our technical team reviews exact citations, testing date, and laboratory identification details.

• Certificate generation
  We digitally generate the relevant CPC or GCC.

• eFiling submission
  We use the agreed route for your business, whether CSV bulk upload or API integration.

• Status tracking
  We track the status record and provide visibility through the Eurofins Connected client portal.

• Certificate access
  Issued certificates are made available to the customer through the Eurofins Connected client portal for review and download.

Please note: The final entry of the reference PGA message set into the CBP ACE is still required to be completed by your Importer of Record.

Why choose Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines for CPSC eFiling?

• Seamless process
  Our digital workflow is designed to reduce friction and support a smoother filing experience.

• Flexible input options
  We can accommodate paper and electronic TRFs and support a broad range of businesses and product types. We can also create multiple certificates from the same test report when multiple styles or sizes are made from the same materials.

• No set-up fees
  There are no set-up fees.

• Centralised visibility
  The Eurofins Connect client portal gives customers a central platform to track certification status, review reports, and download certificates.

How to get started with CPSC eFiling?

Getting started with Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines for CPSC eFiling is straightforward.

• First, add efiling@cpt.eurofinscn.com as the Collection Administrator in your CPSC Product Registry Business Account.
• Then, contact us to provide your product information and leave the registry submission to our dedicated team of experts

That’s it! From there, our dedicated team will respond quickly and guide the rest of the process from there, so you can move toward compliant, efficient eFiling with minimal disruption.

How can Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines help?

The Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines network of companies has a long history of assisting the consumer products industry with compliance, testing, certification, and market access. Our experts have designed solutions to help businesses transition smoothly to CPSC eFiling and maintain compliance as requirements take effect.

With our eFiling digital solution, we help every type of business, from global brands and retailers to manufacturers and small businesses, streamline certificate workflows and reduce the risk of border delays. If you want to avoid supply chain disruption and stay compliant with CPSC eFiling, our team is here to help.

Ready to streamline your import process?

Contact us today! Our experts can help you understand what CPSC eFiling is, prepare for CPSC eFiling requirements, and take action before the mandatory CPSC eFiling timeline affects your shipments.

Don’t let compliance hurdles slow down your business. Reach out to us now and stay ahead of the curve!

Resources to help you better understand CPSC eFiling requirements!

• Article: CPSC eFiling requirements: What businesses need to do before 8 July 2026
• On-demand webinar: CPSC eFiling goes live: Your compliance checklist
  
  This 30 minute webinar provides insights and guidance on:

• • The CPSC’s mandatory eFiling requirements and exactly what changes in July 2026.
  • Which products require CPC vs. GCC and when eFiling is mandatory.
  • The 7 required data elements that must be submitted electronically for each certified product.
  • How eFiling works in practice using CBP’s ACE system and the CPSC Product Registry.
  • Your step-by-step eFiling readiness checklist, including data ownership, testing documentation, and broker coordination.
  • Common mistakes that lead to shipment holds and how to avoid them.