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Amazon Mattress Compliance Guide: SOR/2016-183 & C.R.C., c. 1551
Author:SATISFY
Mattresses, a popular category in the home goods sector, have seen steadily growing demand on Amazon. Recently, to comply with the Canadian government’s mattress regulations, Amazon has updated its policies for Canada. The compliance requirements for DaZhan mattresses involve Mattress Regulations SOR/2016-183 and Textile Labeling Law C.R.C.，c.1551 Two important regulations. If in 2025 year 2 month 17 day If compliance documents are not submitted in time, mattresses will face the risk of being delisted. To assist Amazon… with mattresses now successfully entering international markets, SATISFY will provide a detailed overview of the key compliance requirements for mattress policies on Amazon Canada.
Main Risks of Mattresses and Corresponding Regulations
A mattress is a piece of furniture specifically designed for sleep and rest, with the primary function of providing the body with comfort and support during sleep or relaxation. The surface of the supporting force. However, mattresses face two major risks:
(1) Flammability and fire hazard
with respect to flammability and fire hazards, SOR/2016-183 mandates that mattresses must pass flame‑retardant tests to ensure that, in the event of a fire, they can slow the spread of flames and provide occupants with sufficient time to escape.
(2) Potential Chemical Contact Between Foams and Adhesives
C.R.C. , c.1551 requires that all chemical constituents of the mattress… Ingredients must be clearly labeled to inform consumers of their potential chemical risks.
SOR/2016-183 Mattress Regulations
SOR/2016-183 Mattresses Regulations
The Mattress Regulations SOR/2016-183 stipulate that mattresses intended for consumer use must comply with CAN/CGSB‑4.2 No. 27.7 (Textile Testing Methods—Flame Resistance of Mattresses—Cigarette Test). The specific test procedure is as follows:
The surface of the mattress assembly is exposed to a lit cigarette, which serves as the standard ignition source under wind‑protected conditions. The flame‑retardant performance of the mattress is evaluated by measuring the maximum charred or melted distance from the cigarette’s original point along any horizontal direction on the sample’s surface, and by determining whether combustion continues within the sample after the cigarette has been extinguished.
Basis for determination:
◎The surface shall melt or char, extending more than 50 mm in any horizontal direction from the nearest point to the original position of the test cigarette; or
◎ or cigarette extinguished 1 0 After a few minutes, the mattress assembly continued to burn.
C.R.C.，c.1551 Textile Labeling and Advertising Regulations
C.R.C.， c.1551 Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations
Textile Labeling and Advertising Regulations C.R.C. , c. 1551 Relevant requirements include Fiber content labeling, distributor information, and bilingual requirements Wait.
Consequences of Violations and Preventive Measures
If a seller’s mattress fails to comply with the requirements of SOR/2016-183 and C.R.C., c.1551, Amazon may delist the product and impose penalties such as warnings or fines. To mitigate these risks, sellers should carefully verify the information on mattress labels before listing their products to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
SATISFY We closely monitor mattress regulatory requirements in various countries and offer Canada‑specific compliance testing services (SOR/2016-183 & C.R.C., c. 1551), including product assessment, test follow-up, report interpretation, and improvement recommendations. Please contact SATISFY customer service for more details.
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