WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is moving forward with its mandatory e-filing requirement for Certificates of Compliance. Beginning July 2026, importers of most consumer products will be required to electronically file compliance certificates through the CPSC’s new e-filing system. 

 In December 2024, the CPSC approved a Final Rule to implement electronic filing (eFiling) of Certificate information for regulated, imported consumer products and to revise requirements for Certificates of Compliance. 

CPSC Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric said the ruling is one of the most "consequential steps CPSC will take to modernize our screening process" and that this "will drive greater efficiencies in product inspections and more effectively target high-risk products being imported into the United States."

The Home Furnishings Association, in a recent alert, said that this update is more than a procedural shift. It represents a significant change in how import data is managed and monitored at the federal level. "For the home furnishings industry where safety standards and compliance protocols are paramount, early registration with the CPSC is not only recommended, it’s essential," the group said in the statement.   

Failing to comply with this requirement could lead to costly delays at ports, denied entry of goods, or potential fines, the HFA said in its statement. "Registering now ensures that your business is prepared for the transition and avoids unnecessary disruption to your supply chain. The CPSC e-filing process is designed to streamline compliance, reduce paperwork, and enhance product tracking, ultimately improving consumer safety and operational efficiency."

CPSC’s new eFiling program will apply to all imported consumer products subject to a mandatory safety standard. The program will require importers of regulated products that require certification to electronically file data elements at the time of filing an entry including:

• identification of the finished product;
• party certifying compliance;
• each consumer product safety rule to which the finished product has been certified;
• date and place the finished product was manufactured;
• when and where the finished product was most recently tested for compliance; and
• contact information for the person maintaining test records.

To register for the CPSC e-filing portal, visit: https://www.cpsc.gov/eFiling.

For assistance on the filing portal, the CPSC has put together a short guide on the rule. 

The HFA is recommending that importers