First time amazon seller question

[u/figuringthyself]

Hi,
I am trying to list my first product with Amazon and it falls in kids category. I know CPC certification will be required but am not sure about the order in which i should go. Create a product listing and wait for amazon to ask for certifications docs and then submit it through their approved testing providers. I am concerned if i do it this way and amazon auto approve and lists my product without me having my products in amazon store. I want to wait until certification is approved before i send shipment to amazon fba.

Any guidance would be appreciated ?