CPF Green Label Certification
What is Amazon CPF Certification?
CPF (Climate Pledge Friendly) is Amazon sustainability certification program launched in 2020. Certified products display a green badge in search results and product pages, gaining access to exclusive traffic channels. As of 2026, it covers 19 marketplaces with over 1.4 million certified products.
How much does CPF certification cost?
Costs vary: Compact by Design is free; RCS: 2,800-5,600 USD/year; GRS/FSC: 4,200-11,200 USD/year; OEKO-TEX 100: 2,800-21,000 USD; ClimatePartner: from €1,900. Amazon charges no CPF fees.
How long does certification take?
RCS: 2-4 weeks; OEKO-TEX: 3-4 weeks; GRS/FSC: 4-8 weeks; ClimatePartner: 8-16 weeks. GreenArk offers express service as fast as 10 business days.
Can one certification cover multiple ASINs?
Yes. A single certification can be linked to multiple ASINs with the same materials and supply chain, maximizing ROI.
What happens when certification expires?
Certificates are valid 1-2 years. The green badge is auto-removed upon expiry. Renew 60 days in advance.
Can trading companies without factories apply?
Yes. GRS, RCS, FSC and other certifications support trading company applications with online audits.
Is there a certification subsidy in 2026?
Yes. Amazon offers up to €3,000 subsidy. Shenzhen and Zhejiang also offer 30%-50% local government subsidies (up to ¥50,000).
Certification Types
GRS vs RCS — what is the difference?
GRS: premium, 4-dimension audit (recycled content + environment + social + chemicals), ≥20% recycled, 4,200-11,200 USD/year. RCS: entry-level, 1-dimension (recycled content only), ≥5%, 2,800-5,600 USD/year. Major brands like Nike and Adidas require GRS.
What certifications for textile EU export?
Core: OEKO-TEX Standard 100 + REACH regulation. Organic: GOTS. Recycled: GRS. From 2026: prepare for Digital Product Passport (DPP) and PFAS restrictions.
What certification for wood/paper products?
FSC forest certification is the core certification. 2,800-7,000 USD/year. Combined with EUDR compliance, qualifies for Amazon CPF green label.
How to choose a certification provider?
Four criteria: (1) Accreditation on Amazon approved list; (2) Experience with ASIN volume and success cases; (3) Efficiency with 10-day express channel; (4) Full-chain support with annual renewal reminders.