Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Key dates and guidance ahead of mandatory eFiling on July 8! 

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a series of upcoming webinars to help stakeholders prepare for the final months leading up to mandatory eFiling for most CPSC‑regulated products on consumption entries starting July 8, 2026. The sessions will provide a high‑level overview of eFiling and recent updates to the Product Registry. 

Webinar Schedule & Registration

April 8, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM ET – 3 Months Out
Register and submit questions here by April 3, 2026

May 6, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM ET – 2 Months Out
Register and submit questions here by May 1, 2026

June 3, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM ET – 1 Month Out
Register and submit questions here by May 29, 2026

Attendance is limited to 1,000 participants per session. Live Q&A will not be available; all questions must be submitted during registration or by the deadline. For any issues with registration links or question submission prior to the deadline, contact the Support Inbox at eFilingSupport@cpsc.gov.

Visit the CPSC Public Calendar for a complete list of upcoming events.CPSC encourages importers and other affected parties to attend and prepare for full eFiling implementation.

Don’t know if your goods are regulated by CPSC? Use the Regulatory Robot! Safer Products Start Here! | CPSC.gov.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will require mandatory eFiling on July 8, 2026 for CPSC-regulated imports.  To inform importers of the new requirements and process, the CPSC will be hosting a free webinar on January 8, 2026 at 2 pm, EST.

• Register here.

If you import CPSC-regulated goods, the eFiling requirement will impact your compliance processes. Not sure if your products are covered? Use CPSC’s Regulatory Robot to check now.

A.N. Deringer, Inc. recommends importers familiarize themselves with CPSC's eFiling process, including CPSC's secure online portal, the Product Registry. Our customers are invited to visit our CPSC eFiling resource page to learn more.  We will update this page accordingly over the next six months to help facilitate CPSC eFiling compliance. 

The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) recently hosted a webinar on the upcoming Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) eFiling initiative, which becomes mandatory in July 2026 for consumption entries. FTZ filers have until January 2027 to comply.

If you import CPSC-regulated goods, this change will impact your compliance processes. Not sure if your products are covered? Use CPSC’s Regulatory Robot to check now.

We highly recommend watching the webinar recording to understand the new rules and prepare your operations.

Watch the recording here. 

eFiling will become mandatory for most importers on 7/8/2026

What you need to know:

• The eFiling system will become mandatory on July 8, 2026, for CPSC regulated imports. 

• Participation is currently optional, but we highly recommend signing up during the voluntary stage as it will allow you to familiarize yourself with the eFiling system.

• This change will impact many industries. Even if you choose not to participate in the voluntary stage, it is crucial to identify which products will be impacted and ensure they meet CPSC compliance standards prior to the mandatory implementation date.

• Ensure all affected products are compliant and adequately tested by using CPSC’s Regulatory Robot: Welcome to CPSC's Regulatory Robot! 

Benefits of early participation:

• Gain access to training materials, support resources, and the opportunity to test internal systems before the mandate takes effect.

• Offer real-time feedback, potentially shaping system enhancements and future updates.

Check out these resources for more information:

• Subscribe to CPSC’s quarterly eFiling newsletter for updates, guidance, and resources. Sign up for future editions

• View FAQs and learn more about eFiling on the CPSC website. eFiling – CPSC’s Modern Approach for Filing Certificate Data | CPSC.gov

Ready to join the voluntary stage?

• Register here: CPSC Product Registry | CPSC.gov

• Voluntary registration is limited to 2,000 participants and will close as soon as that cap is reached.

Sign Up for Updates and Start Planning Now

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has launched the voluntary phase of its eFiling program, and while participation is currently optional, importers of regulated consumer products should not delay preparation.

CPSC’s eFiling program allows importers to electronically submit certain certificate of compliance data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) via a Partner Government Agency (PGA) Message Set. This process will become mandatory on July 8, 2026.

Why Prepare Early?

• Voluntary registration is limited to 2,000 participants and will close once that cap is reached.

• Early participants gain access to training materials, support resources, and the opportunity to test internal systems before the mandate takes effect.

• Importers can also provide real-time feedback to CPSC, potentially influencing future updates to the program.

To stay ahead, importers are encouraged to:

• Subscribe to CPSC’s quarterly eFiling newsletter for updates, guidance, and resources
   View the September 2025 edition

  Sign up for future editions

• Register for the Product Registry: https://www.cpsc.gov/eFiling