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16 CFR Part 1261Safety Standard for Clothing Storage Units

Source：Besa Testing

Core Objective

Reduce the risk of children being injured or crushed by furniture tipping over or parts falling off. 

 

What is a “clothing storage unit”?

 According to the definitions in 16 CFR Part 1261 and ASTM F2057-23, a clothing storage unit refers to: 

Structural features: equipped with anti-tip devices, drawer interlocks, and vertical storage furniture.

 Functional purpose: to store clothing and personal items.

 

Testing and Certification Requirements

Third-party testing:

 The clothing storage unit must be tested by a third-party laboratory accredited by the CPSC to ensure compliance with 16 CFR Part 1261/ASTM F2057-23 standards and all other applicable child product safety regulations. 

Child Product Certificate (CPC): 

Domestic manufacturers or importers must issue a Child Product Certificate (CPC) based on the results of third-party testing, with the following clearly stated in Part 2 of the certificate (Reference Standards): “16 CFR Part 1261 – Clothing storage units.”