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A testing exclusion code says a rule applies to the product but testing to it is not required, for example because the material is untreated wood. 53 codes.

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Exclusion code	Applies to	Regulation	Category	Certificate	Row
`4.14.6`	`4.14`	ASTM F963: Exemption for straps used for waist restraints on ride-on toys are exempt from the free length and loop requirements	Toy Standard: Cords, Straps, and Elastics	CPC	2
`4.37.2`	`4.37`	ASTM F963: Exemptions for paddle balls and for sport balls with wrist or ankle straps longer than 70 cm (27.6 in) intended to be kicked or thrown and returned to the user	Toy Standard: Yo-Yo Elastic Tether Toys	CPC	3
`4.38.3`	`4.38`	ASTM F963: Exemption for magnetic/electrical experimental sets intended for children eight years of age and over that contain a loose as-received hazardous magnet or a loose as-received hazardous magnetic component, or both.	Toy Standard: Magnets	CPC	4
`4.39.2`	`4.39`	ASTM F963: Exemption for handles that are connected to the toy with a hinge and handles made from a pliable material	Toy Standard: Jaw Entrapment in Handles and Steering Wheels	CPC	5
`1251.2`	`4.3.5.2`	16 CFR 1251.2: Determinations regarding heavy elements for unfinished and untreated wood	Toy Standard: Heavy elements	CPC	6
`1205.1(c)(2)`	`1205`	16 CFR 1205.1(c)(2): Exclusions from standard for walk-behind power lawn mowers for reel-type power lawn mowers	Power Mowers	GCC	7
`1211.24(b)`	`1211`	16 CFR 1211.24(b): Exception for UL listed operators from certification labeling requirement	Automatic Residential Garage Door Operators	GCC	8
`1252.3(a)(1)`	`1278a`	16 CFR 1252.3(a)(1): Determinations regarding lead for particleboard that is untreated and unfinished made from virgin wood or pre-consumer wood waste	Lead Content	CPC	9
`1252.3(a)(2)`	`1278a`	16 CFR 1252.3(a)(2): Determinations regarding lead for hardwood plywood that is untreated and unfinished made from virgin wood or pre-consumer wood waste	Lead Content	CPC	10
`1252.3(a)(3)`	`1278a`	16 CFR 1252.3(a)(3): Determinations regarding lead for medium-density fiberboard that is untreated and unfinished made from virgin wood or pre-consumer wood waste.	Lead Content	CPC	11
`1252.3(b)(1)`	`4.3.5.2`	16 CFR 1252.3(b)(1): Determinations regarding heavy elements for particleboard that is untreated and unfinished made from virgin wood or pre-consumer wood waste	Toy Standard: Heavy elements	CPC	12
`1252.3(b)(2)`	`4.3.5.2`	16 CFR 1252.3(b)(2): Determinations regarding heavy elements for hardwood plywood that is untreated and unfinished made from virgin wood or pre-consumer wood waste	Toy Standard: Heavy elements	CPC	13
`1252.3(b)(3)`	`4.3.5.2`	16 CFR 1252.3(b)(3): Determinations regarding heavy elements for medium-density fiberboard that is untreated and unfinished made from virgin wood or pre-consumer wood waste.	Toy Standard: Heavy elements	CPC	14
`1252.3(c)(1)`	`1307`	16 CFR 1252.3(c)(1): Determinations regarding phthalates for particleboard that is untreated and unfinished made from virgin wood or pre-consumer wood waste	Phthalates: Part 1307	CPC	15
`1252.3(c)(2)`	`1307`	16 CFR 1252.3(c)(2): Determinations regarding phthalates for hardwood plywood that is untreated and unfinished made from virgin wood or pre-consumer wood waste and does not contain polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) adhesive formulations	Phthalates: Part 1307	CPC	16
`1252.3(c)(3)`	`1307`	16 CFR 1252.3(c)(3): Determinations regarding phthalates for medium-density fiberboard that is untreated and unfinished made from virgin wood or pre-consumer wood waste.	Phthalates: Part 1307	CPC	17
`1253.2(b)(1)`	`4.3.5.2`	16 CFR 1253.2(b)(1): Determinations regarding heavy metals for nylon	Toy Standard: Heavy elements	CPC	18
`1253.2(b)(2)`	`4.3.5.2`	16 CFR 1253.2(b)(2): Determinations regarding heavy metals for polyurethane (spandex)	Toy Standard: Heavy elements	CPC	19
`1253.2(b)(3)`	`4.3.5.2`	16 CFR 1253.2(b)(3): Determinations regarding heavy metals for viscose rayon	Toy Standard: Heavy elements	CPC	20
`1253.2(b)(4)`	`4.3.5.2`	16 CFR 1253.2(b)(4): Determinations regarding heavy metals for acrylic and modacrylic	Toy Standard: Heavy elements	CPC	21
`1253.2(b)(5)`	`4.3.5.2`	16 CFR 1253.2(b)(5): Determinations regarding heavy metals for natural rubber latex	Toy Standard: Heavy elements	CPC	22
`1253.2(c)(1)`	`1307`	16 CFR 1253.2(c)(1): Determinations regarding phthalates for polyester (polyethylene terephthalate, PET)	Phthalates: Part 1307	CPC	23
`1253.2(c)(2)`	`1307`	16 CFR 1253.2(c)(2): Determinations regarding phthalates for nylon	Phthalates: Part 1307	CPC	24
`1253.2(c)(3)`	`1307`	16 CFR 1253.2(c)(3): Determinations regarding phthalates for polyurethane (spandex)	Phthalates: Part 1307	CPC	25
`1253.2(c)(4)`	`1307`	16 CFR 1253.2(c)(4): Determinations regarding phthalates for viscose rayon	Phthalates: Part 1307	CPC	26
`1253.2(c)(5)`	`1307`	16 CFR 1253.2(c)(5): Determinations regarding phthalates for acrylic and modacrylic	Phthalates: Part 1307	CPC	27
`1253.2(c)(6)`	`1307`	16 CFR 1253.2(c)(6): Determinations regarding phthalates for natural rubber latex	Phthalates: Part 1307	CPC	28
`1308.2(a)(1)`	`1307`	16 CFR 1308.2(a)(1): Determinations regarding phthalates for polypropylene (PP) with specific additives	Phthalates: Part 1307	CPC	29
`1308.2(a)(2)`	`1307`	16 CFR 1308.2(a)(2): Determinations regarding phthalates for polyethylene (PE) with specific additives	Phthalates: Part 1307	CPC	30
`1308.2(a)(3)`	`1307`	16 CFR 1308.2(a)(3): Determinations regarding phthalates for general purpose polystyrene (GPPS), medium-impact polystyrene (MIPS), high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), and super high-impact polystyrene (SHIPS) with specific additives	Phthalates: Part 1307	CPC	31
`1308.2(a)(4)`	`1307`	16 CFR 1308.2(a)(4): Determinations regarding phthalates for acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) with specific additives	Phthalates: Part 1307	CPC	32
`1500.88(d)(1)`	`1278a`	16 CFR 1500.88(d)(2): Exemption from lead limit under 15 USC 1278a for lead blended into the glass of cathod ray tubes, eletronic components, and fluorescent tubes in electronic devices	Lead Content	CPC	33
`1500.88(d)(5)`	`1278a`	16 CFR 1500.88(d)(5): Exemption from lead limit under 15 USC 1278a for lead used in lead-bronze bearing shells and bushings in electronic devices	Lead Content	CPC	34
`1500.88(d)(6)`	`1278a`	16 CFR 1500.88(d)(6): Exemption from lead limit under 15 USC 1278a for lead used in compliant pin connector systems in electronic devices	Lead Content	CPC	35
`1500.88(d)(7)`	`1278a`	16 CFR 1500.88(d)(7): Exemption from lead limit under 15 USC 1278a for lead used in optical and filter glass in electronic devices	Lead Content	CPC	36
`1500.88(d)(8)`	`1278a`	16 CFR 1500.88(d)(5): Exemption from lead limit under 15 USC 1278a for lead oxide in plasma display panels and surface conduction electron emitter displays in electronic devices	Lead Content	CPC	37
`1500.88(d)(9)`	`1278a`	16 CFR 1500.88(d)(5): Exemption from lead limit under 15 USC 1278a for lead oxide in the glass envelope of black light blue lamps in electronic devices	Lead Content	CPC	38
`1500.91(d)(1)`	`1278a`	16 CFR 1500.91(d)(1): Determination regarding lead content for precious gemstones	Lead Content	CPC	39
`1500.91(d)(2)`	`1278a`	16 CFR 1500.91(d)(2): Determination regarding lead content for semiprecious gemstones and other minerals	Lead Content	CPC	40
`1500.91(d)(3)`	`1278a`	16 CFR 1500.91(d)(3): Determination regarding lead content for natural or cultured pearls	Lead Content	CPC	41
`1500.91(d)(4)`	`1278a`	16 CFR 1500.91(d)(4): Determination regarding lead content for wood	Lead Content	CPC	42
`1500.91(d)(5)`	`1278a`	16 CFR 1500.91(d)(5): Determination regarding lead content for paper and similar materials made from wood or other cellulosic fiber	Lead Content	CPC	43
`1500.91(d)(6)`	`1278a`	16 CFR 1500.91(d)(6): Determination regarding lead content for CMYK process printing inks	Lead Content	CPC	44
`1500.91(d)(7)`	`1278a`	16 CFR 1500.91(d)(7): Determination regarding lead content for textiles	Lead Content	CPC	45
`1500.91(d)(8)`	`1278a`	16 CFR 1500.91(d)(8): Determination regarding lead content for other plant-derived and animal-derived materials	Lead Content	CPC	46
`1500.91(e)(1)`	`1278a`	16 CFR 1500.91(e)(1): Determination regarding lead content for certain surgical steel and stainless steel	Lead Content	CPC	47
`1500.91(e)(2)`	`1278a`	16 CFR 1500.91(e)(2): Determination regarding lead content for certain precious metals	Lead Content	CPC	48
`1610.1(d)(1)`	`1610`	16 CFR 1610.1(d)(1): Exemption from testing the flammability of clothing and textiles for plain surface fabrics weighing 2.6 ounces per square yard or more	Wearing Apparel	CPCGCC	49
`1610.1(d)(2)`	`1610`	16 CFR 1610.2(d)(2): Exemption from testing the flammability of clothing and textiles for fabrics of certain composition	Wearing Apparel	CPCGCC	50
`1630.2(b)`	`1630`	16 CFR 1630.2(b): Exclusion from surface flammability standard for one of a kind carpet or rugs, such as an antique, an oriental, or a hide	Large Carpets and Rugs	CPCGCC	51
`1631.2(b)`	`1631`	16 CFR 1631.2(b): Exclusion from surface flammability standard for one of a kind carpet or rugs, such as an antique, an oriental, or a hide	Small Carpets and Rugs	CPCGCC	52
`1278a(b)(5)`	`1278a`	15 USC 1278a(b)(5): Exemption from lead limit for off-highway vehicles	Lead content	CPC	53
`1278a(b)(7)`	`1278a`	15 USC 1278a(b)(7): Exemption from lead limit for used children's products	Lead Content	CPC	54

Source: sheet "Testing Exclusions", workbook titled September 2026 Update (CPSC library date 2025-12-18)

How to file one

On the certificate, the exclusion is named in place of the test date and place for that rule (16 CFR 1110.11(c)). The rule itself is still listed.
In the bulk CSV, add a lab entry whose type is NOL and put the exclusion codes in its Citation Codes column.
Use an exclusion code only when a certificate is required for another rule. If no certificate is required at all, CPSC's guidance points to a disclaim.

Two rows of CPSC's workbook describe a different paragraph in the text than in the code column (rows 33, 37 and 38 of the sheet, and 1610.1(d)(2) on row 50). The code column is what this site uses.