Italian Institute for Toy Safety is the first European laboratory that has been included in the list of accredited laboratories by the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) for the determination of total lead in toys, in articles and products for children in accordance with Part 1303, Title 16 of CFR (Code of Federal Regulation).

In accordance with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, starting from December 20, all products for children placed on the U.S. market shall be tested for the total content of lead by a laboratory accredited by the CPSC.

IISG has received the accreditation for all the following tests:

• Small Parts Rule: 16 CFR, Part 1501,
• Pacifiers: 16 CFR, Part 1511,
• Full Size Cribs: 16 CFR, Part 1508,
• Non Full Size Cribs: 16 CFR, Part 1509,
• Lead Paint: 16 CFR, Part 1303,
• Lead in children's Metal Jewelry, CPSC test method CPSC-CH-E1001-08.

IISG already asked CPSC accreditation for all safety requirements that will need tests performed by accredited laboratories.