Updated ASTM Standard for Bassinets and Cradles Adopted by US CPSC
BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / January 06, 2026 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 192.25 to inform stakeholders about the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) direct final rule updating the federal safety standard for bassinets and cradles.
On December 12, 2025, the CPSC published a direct final rule amending 16 CFR 1218 to incorporate ASTM F2194-25, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Bassinets and Cradles, without modification. The rule will become effective on February 21, 2026, provided the CPSC does not receive significant adverse comments by January 12, 2026.
ASTM F2194-25 introduces updates, including new definitions, an expanded scope to cover aftermarket mattresses and revised performance requirements related to height, stability, rigidity and the safety of electrically and battery-operated products. The updated standard also strengthens warning and instructional requirements and includes clarifications and editorial revisions that do not affect substantive safety provisions.
The CPSC considers the updated ASTM standard to enhance the safety of bassinets and cradles supplied to the US market.
SGS publishes SafeGuardS to help businesses stay informed of key regulatory developments. SafeGuardS 192.25 summarizes the implications of the updated federal safety standard for manufacturers, importers and distributors of bassinets and cradles in the United States.
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SGS Consumer and Retail Technical Director – Hardlines
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