Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Delivers Keynote Remarks at Toy Fair
February 16, 2026 New York, New York
Find link to full speech here - excerpt regarding eFiling is coming below
eFiling is Coming
If we are investing in better data, better analytics, and better tools, we also need a modern way to act on that information at the border. That is exactly what eFiling delivers.
The eFiling requirements take effect on July 8 of this year Importers will be required to electronically file Certificate of Compliance data
before importing goods into the U.S. eFiling for consumer products imported into a Foreign Trade Zone will take effect on January 8, 2027.
These requirements are designed to level the playing field for American manufacturers that already comply with U.S. safety laws.
It is a core component of the administration’s whole-of-government strategy to stop unsafe and violative goods at the border, and is especially timely given the surge in foreign, direct-to-consumer e-commerce shipments.eFiling will provide significant benefits to both the government and the trade community.
For the government, this includes improved targeting, which will allow agency resources to be dedicated to the highest-risk products.
Compliant importers will benefit from faster clearance, fewer inspections, and shorter delays at entry.
Let me be clear on what eFiling does NOT do:
It does not create new testing, certification, or compliance requirements.
It does NOT apply to domestic manufacturing, including small businesses manufacturing in the United States
CPSC is inviting importers and their trade partners to participate in a voluntary test of the eFiling program to help the trade community be prepared before the mandate takes place.
I highly recommend joining the voluntary stage, where participants can adjust processes and prepare systems ahead of full implementation.
Please do not wait. Begin eFiling today.
Those who wish to use the optional and convenient Product Registry, you can sign up for an account online right now.
You can also visit www.cpsc.gov/eFiling to access a wealth of information that will help you prepare.
My staff here can also take your information and connect the right people at your company with eFiling staff.
eFiling embodies this Administration’s approach to modern enforcement.
Register your company today to get your spot in early filing and start filing with Comply PRO+ as early filing is limited to first 2000 companies.