Recent product compliance certification requirements added by Amazon - Water-related products on the US site must be certified by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The specific information is as follows:

1. Policy Background

· Core Regulation: The US Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is a federal mandatory regulation aimed at regulating the safety of public drinking water sources and water-related products to prevent heavy metal pollution from harming human health.

· Compliance Requirements: All products that come into contact with drinking water or circulate in the water supply network must ensure "lead-free" and "no harmful substance release".

2. Scope of Application

· Product Categories: All products located on the drinking water flow path or connected to the water supply network, including but not limited to conveying components (pipes, pipe fittings, joints, valves, hoses, sealing rings, etc.), control equipment (faucets, nozzles, angle valves, pressure reducing valves, filter housings, etc.), terminal devices (water dispensers, water purifiers, water heaters, dishwashers, coffee machines and other electrical appliances connected to the water supply system) and connecting materials (adhesives, sealants, solders, fluxes, etc.).

· Key Standards: The lead content in solders and fluxes must not exceed 0.2%; the weighted average lead content of water-contact surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, pipe joints and fixtures must not exceed 0.25%.

3. Certification Requirements

· Core Certification Standards:

· NSF/ANSI/CAN 61: Evaluates the health and safety of drinking water system components and tests whether materials will release harmful substances. It applies to most water-related products such as pipes, faucets, filters, etc.

· NSF/ANSI/CAN 372: Specifically tests the lead content of products and verifies whether the lead content of water-contact surfaces meets regulatory limits.

· Certification Process:

· Select a Certification Agency: Sellers need to choose a third-party testing agency (TIC service provider) recognized by Amazon for certification.

· Submit Sample for Testing: Send product samples to the certification agency for testing to ensure that the product meets the SDWA standards.

· Obtain Certification Certificate: After passing the test, the certification agency will issue a certification certificate.

· Submit Certification Documents: Submit certification documents, including certification certificates and test reports, through the channels designated by Amazon.

4. Timeline and Penalty Measures

· Final Submission Deadline: April 3, 2026. Sellers need to complete the submission of certification documents before this date.

· Penalty for Overtime: If the compliance documents are not submitted after the deadline, the product will face severe penalties such as removal from the shelves or prohibition of sales, and may even affect the normal operation of the store.

5. Seller's Response Suggestions

· Comprehensive Self-inspection of ASIN: Sort out all water-related products in the store, compare them with the compliance scope, and confirm the list of products that need certification.

· Determine the Certification Path: Choose the appropriate certification standard according to the product type. If the product only involves lead content issues, you can prioritize NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 certification to save certification time and cost.

· Connect with TIC Agency: Contact Amazon's recognized third-party testing agency, submit product samples or existing certification documents, and complete authoritative verification.

· Calibrate Listing Information: Check the brand, model, packaging diagram, etc. on the product detail page one by one to ensure that they match the certification documents completely, and modify the inconsistent information in time.

· Track Compliance Status: After submitting the verification results through the TIC agency, track the compliance filing progress in real time in the "Manage Compliance" section of the Amazon seller backend to confirm whether it is completed.