A result for one part of a product should not be expanded into a claim about every material and coating. Identify what was actually evaluated.
CPSC provides separate guidance concerning lead content and lead in paint or surface coatings. CPSC — Lead in Paint and separate substrate methods.
Map the construction
For a multi-component character, identify the relevant materials and finishes for specialist review. Do not assume that a main-fabric report describes every decorative or attached component.
Request the applicable basis
Use current United States requirements and appropriate competent advice to determine what evidence is needed. No universal test list or threshold is proposed here. Keep the report's specimen and method scope connected to the actual claim rather than publishing an unqualified lead-free statement.
Source reviewed 25 October 2026. Interpretation and original diagrams: PLUSHIP / Qunhe. Examples are illustrative.
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