On May 6, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) launched a national crackdown on the use of fake safety labels and counterfeit certification marks being used to sell dangerous consumer products in the United States. Bad actors are increasingly using counterfeit certification marks to evade U.S. safety requirements, mislead consumers, undercut compliant American businesses, and move hazardous products through e-commerce platforms and other trade channels — many originating from manufacturers in China. To strengthen enforcement, the CPSC is seeking public input through a Request for Information published in the Federal Register, with a 60-day comment window. Input is being sought from businesses, consumer groups, testing laboratories, and the general public on topics such as the prevalence of fake labels, associated safety risks, detection methods, and economic impacts. The Commission is also investigating whether counterfeit labels are part of broader schemes involving falsified testing and deceptive import practices. Earlier this year, CPSC withdrew accreditation from four China-based testing laboratories and took action against dangerous imported products, including lead-leaching faucets, hazardous electrical appliances, and counterfeit toys.
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