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U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of International Programs Tips for Test Reports

U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of International Programs Tips for Test Reports This presentation was prepared by CPSC staff. It has not been reviewed or approved by the Commission and may not reflect its views. 1

Security Encrypt or add a security banner to the test report so that reports

Security Encrypt or add a security banner to the test report so that reports cannot be copied, edited, or changed in any manner. Any type of certification or watermark that cannot be copied or altered would be helpful. 2

Include Photos A picture is worth a thousand words. 3

Include Photos A picture is worth a thousand words. 3

Identify Type of Testing Mark on test reports whether the requested testing is for

Identify Type of Testing Mark on test reports whether the requested testing is for certification or periodic testing. 4

Identify Products Show the products tested. Use color photographs, with the items in close

Identify Products Show the products tested. Use color photographs, with the items in close proximity to the camera lens, so that the products tested are easy to identify. 5

Identify Components Tested Use a ruler or other visual indicator to show the measurement

Identify Components Tested Use a ruler or other visual indicator to show the measurement reading of a product feature that is subject to CPSC requirements. 6

Identify Components Tested Identify components tested by using photographs. Show areas tested, for example,

Identify Components Tested Identify components tested by using photographs. Show areas tested, for example, testing for lead content or paint. When testing a toy for lead, identify all accessible components of the toy that were tested. 7

Identify Number of Units In the test report, state how many units of the

Identify Number of Units In the test report, state how many units of the product were tested. 8

Include Numerical Results Give useful details regarding pass/fail criteria when a numerical value is

Include Numerical Results Give useful details regarding pass/fail criteria when a numerical value is provided by the test. Example: The maximum measurement permitted for the feature being tested is 2. 0 units. The feature measures at 2. 5 units. Don’t simply report “F” or “Fail. ” Report the value obtained (2. 5) and the “F. ” 9

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