> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.accentuate.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.accentuate.io/use-case-guides/kids-and-baby/safety-certifications.md). # Safety Certifications OVERVIEW The Safety Certifications field stores the formal test marks, regulatory certifications, and compliance standards a product has passed. This is the difference between claiming a product is safe and proving it. CE marking, EN 71, ASTM F963, CPSC compliance, OEKO-TEX, FSC — these are the certifications that parents, retailers, and regulators require. Safety certifications are both a trust signal and, in many markets, a legal requirement for selling children's products. Storing them as structured metafield data (rather than buried in descriptions or PDF attachments) makes them filterable, displayable, and verifiable — turning a compliance obligation into a marketing and conversion asset.
BUSINESS VALUE Why this field matters * CE marking and EN 71 compliance are legally required for children's toys sold in the EU — this field surfaces that compliance * Parents explicitly filter for certified products, especially for children under 3 * Retailer and marketplace onboarding (John Lewis, Amazon) frequently require certification data in a structured format * Safety certification data in product listings reduces returns and negative reviews from safety-conscious buyers * Certification badges on product pages are among the highest-impact trust signals in the children's category * Exporting certification data via ACF's bulk export enables compliance reporting without manual data gathering ACF SETUP How to configure this field in Accentuate Custom Fields | Where | ACF dashboard → Templates tab → Product scope → Add new field | | ----------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | | Label | Safety Certifications | | Name / Key | safety\_certifications | | Namespace | accentuate (default) | | Field type | Shopify >> Single-line text (List) | | Multi-value | Yes — a product can hold CE, EN 71, and OEKO-TEX simultaneously |
| Note: Each certification should be a separate list entry. This enables filtering ("show me all CE-certified products") and precise display. Consider also using ACF's bulk export to extract certification data for compliance reporting — structured metafield data makes this straightforward. | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
STEP-BY-STEP IN ACF 1. Open ACF, go to Templates tab and select the Product scope 2. Click "Add new field" 3. Label: "Safety Certifications" — Key auto-fills as "safety\_certifications" 4. Namespace: leave as "accentuate" 5. Field type: Shopify >> Single-line text (List) 6. Enable "Allow multiple selections" 7. Click Done, then Save 8. Open a children's product and populate with the certifications shown on its packaging or test reports | Shopify admin (optional pinning): Pin in Shopify admin: Settings → Custom data → Products. Namespace: "accentuate", Key: "safety\_certifications", Type: Single-line text (List). Pinning is especially valuable here — compliance teams need to be able to update certifications directly on the product page without navigating to ACF. | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Repeatability: Shopify >> List handles multiple certifications natively. Use ACF's bulk export (Bulk Import & Export → Export custom field values) to extract all safety\_certifications data across the catalog for compliance audits. | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
REFERENCE VALUES Example values — adapt to your catalog | Value | When to use | | --------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | CE | EU conformity marking; required for toys sold in European Economic Area | | EN 71 Part 1 | EU toy safety: mechanical and physical properties; mandatory for EU toys | | EN 71 Part 2 | EU toy safety: flammability; required for textile and fabric-based toys | | EN 71 Part 3 | EU toy safety: migration of certain elements (heavy metals); surface coatings | | ASTM F963 | US toy safety standard; Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) compliance | | CPSC compliant | US Consumer Product Safety Commission; required for products sold in the US | | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 | Textile safety; tested for harmful substances; for fabric, clothing, soft toys | | FSC certified | Forest Stewardship Council; sustainable wood sourcing for wooden products | | GOTS certified | Global Organic Textile Standard; for organic fabric products | | ASTM D4236 | US standard for art materials; non-toxic certification for art supplies | | BS 5665 | UK toy safety standard (pre-CE); relevant for UK market products |
BEST PRACTICES * Only enter certifications that are current, documented, and verifiable — never from memory * Use the official certification name exactly as it appears on test reports * Update certifications when certificates expire and renewals are completed * For products sold across multiple markets, ensure all market-specific certifications are listed * Use ACF's bulk export to run a quarterly certification audit across the full catalog COMMON MISTAKES * Entering partial or informal certification names: "European Safety" instead of "EN 71 Part 1" * Listing certifications that have expired without removing or flagging them * Confusing material safety attributes with certifications: "BPA-free" is a material attribute, not a certification * Not updating certifications after a product reformulation that required re-testing * Omitting certifications because they are listed elsewhere in the product data — structured is always better \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
IN CONTEXT | Wooden Stacking Tower — Natural Finish | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Age range: 1–2 years, 2–3 years | | Safety certifications: CE, EN 71 Part 1, EN 71 Part 3, FSC certified | | Material safety: FSC-certified wood, Water-based paint, Heavy metal-free, No small parts (under 3) | | Educational benefit: Fine motor skills, Colour recognition, Spatial reasoning | | Washability: Wipe-clean with damp cloth | \
Developer Implementation | Liquid note: Shopify >> List — use .value. Render certification badges prominently on product pages — these are high-trust signals that significantly affect purchase confidence for safety-conscious parents. | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | \
Liquid — Storefront Rendering ``` {% comment %} Safety Certifications — Shopify >> Single-line text (List) Namespace: accentuate | Key: safety_certifications Render as trust badges — high-visibility placement recommended {% endcomment %} {% assign certs = product.metafields.accentuate.safety_certifications.value %} {% if certs != blank %}
{% for cert in certs %} {{ cert }} {% endfor %}
{% endif %} ```
| Pro tip: Use ACF's bulk export (Bulk Import & Export → Export custom field values → select safety\_certifications field) to generate a compliance spreadsheet across your entire catalog in one step. No manual data gathering. Share directly with retailers, marketplaces, or your compliance team. | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
SEE ALSO * Material safety — the ingredient-level safety attributes that certifications verify * Age range — certifications are often age-range specific (e.g. EN 71 applies to toys for children under 14) * Use case — bath and outdoor use cases carry specific waterproofing and UV resistance certification requirements | Full ACF documentation: help.accentuate.io | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Metafield Definitions → Fields → Field data type → Shopify field types |