Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman characterized the move as a necessary modernization to address the surge of goods arriving through complex global supply chains. By integrating certificate data directly into the entry process, the agency intends to coordinate more effectively with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The program targets foreign-made items that often bypass traditional retail channels, aiming to create a more consistent enforcement environment for domestic manufacturers who already adhere to existing safety protocols.
CPSC Launches Digital Compliance Filing to Block Unsafe Imports
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has officially activated its mandatory eFiling program, requiring importers to submit compliance certificates electronically before goods enter the domestic market. This shift aims to overhaul import surveillance by allowing regulators to screen high-risk shipments and interdict dangerous products before they reach American consumers.
Feldman emphasized that the new digital requirement imposes no additional testing or compliance burdens on businesses, as the underlying data is already legally mandated. The transition follows a decade of development and pilot testing that spanned from 2016 through 2024. While the mandate is now active for most imports, regulations covering products entering through Foreign Trade Zones will take effect on January 8, 2027.
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