Mattresses sold in the United States are subject to various regulations and standards concerning flammability and chemicals. These also set requirements concerning documentation, labelling, and safety testing.
This guide covers various compliance requirements related to mattresses, including the Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA), Law Labels, and ASTM F1566.
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Mattresses imported and manufactured in the European Union are subject to various regulations that concern flammability, chemicals, biocides, and other aspects.
In this guide, we explain how regulations such as the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), REACH, and the EU Ecolabel Regulation relate to mattresses for sale in the EU. In addition, the guide also covers standards and testing requirements.
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Products and materials containing formaldehyde are subject to various regulations in the United States. Selling products that contain this substance above the set limits can result in a recall, or trigger other requirements. This limit depends on the product, materials, or the US state you sell in.
This guide serves as an introduction to formaldehyde requirements in the United States for various products and materials. We also explain what formaldehyde is, and which products and materials are more likely to contain this substance.
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Formaldehyde can be found by various products, including wooden products, plastics, and cosmetics. Due to its toxicity, there are regulations in the European Union that restrict the content or release of formaldehyde.
As such, importers and manufacturers of products that contain or can contain formaldehyde must ensure that their products comply with the applicable regulations, directives, and standards that limit its the use. This can generally be assessed by performing the necessary testing.
In this guide, we explain what formaldehyde is, and which regulations restrict its usage, release, or emission. We also provide examples of relevant standards, and explain why lab testing is necessary.
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US law labels are mandatory for stuffed products in most US states. Such products can include beddings, stuffed toys, bean bags, and other stuffed products. The purpose of a law label is to inform the consumer of the filling material.
However, what makes this requirement somewhat complex is that law labels are regulated on a state level. Hence, the product scope, labeling, and registration requirements differ between states.
Methodology: This guide is primarily based on law labeling requirements in California, under Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation Act Rules and Regulations.
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The STURDY Act mandates the CPSC to establish a mandatory safety standard protecting young children from potential injury or death resulting from clothing or storage units tipping over. The act also requires the standard to contain stability tests and product warning label requirements.
In this guide, we explain when and why the STURDY Act was signed into law, and its requirements concerning testing and warnings. We also cover the ASTM F2057 requirements, which was adopted as mandatory safety standard by the CPSC, as a result of the STURDY Act.
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Candles sold in the United States are subject to various regulations, safety standards, labeling, and other compliance requirements. In this guide we take a closer look into 16 CFR Part 1500.17, ASTM standards, California Proposition 65, country of origin marking, and other compliance requirements that US candle manufacturers and importers must keep track of.
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Candles imported to and manufactured in the European Union are subject to various regulations, safety standards, chemical restrictions, labelling, and testing requirements. In this guide, we cover the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation, EN standards, REACH, GPSD, and other compliance requirements for various types of candles in the EU.
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Furniture imported to or manufactured in the United States is subject to various flammability standards. In this guide, we explain what US businesses must know about 16 CFR Part 1640, California Technical Bulletin 117-2013, ASTM standards, and more.
The guide also covers flammability testing requirements, labeling, certification, and compliance risks.
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The Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA) regulates flammability in clothing, carpets, mattresses, and other products – either manufactured in or imported to the United States. In this guide, we explain how the FFA works and what you must do to ensure compliance.
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