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URN Number Registration (Law Label)
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Law Label(URN)
Law Label
What is Law Label?
Law Label originated in the early 1800s. Its purpose is to inform consumers of the “invisible” filling components inside bedding products and upholstered furniture, usually called “Stuffed / Filling Materials”.It's a legally effective label affixed to the product, describing the fabric and filling composition / proportion of mattresses, upholstered furniture, and soft-filled items like pillows, cushions, and plush toys. Unless removed by the consumer, this label must not be removed during circulation or sale.
Regulatory Requirements
Currently, 32 states in the US, as well as Quebec, Ontario, and Manitoba in Canada, mandatorily require bedding products and upholstered furniture to display a Law Label. However, the regulated products and Law Label requirements vary by state/province. Therefore, if Law Label and TSSA registration for multiple states/provinces and subsequent certificate maintenance are required, the costs, time, and personnel demands can pose a serious challenge. For this reason, SATIFY provides a one-stop service: one application enables products to meet multiple states' requirements.
| Products Regulated by Law Label Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
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Baby Changing Pads |
Pet Beds |
Bean Bags |
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Bed Pillows |
Reclining Chairs |
Boat Seating |
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Bumper Pads |
Sleeping Pads |
Children’s Car Seats |
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Comforters |
Upholstered Chairs |
Crib |
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Cushions |
Upholstered Headboards |
Decorative Pillows |
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Dining Room Chairs |
Stuffed Toys |
Exercise Equipment Cushions |
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Filling Materials in Bulk Foundations |
Loveseats |
Futons |
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Mattress Pads |
Padded Baby Carriers |
Upholstered Dual Purpose Furniture |
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Mattresses |
Ottomans |
Waterbed Mattress Liners |
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Padded Toilet Seats |
Quilts |
Sleeping Bags |
|
Sofas |
Bicycle Seat |
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Note: The above list only includes common products regulated by Law Label requirements. If your product is not listed, it does not mean that it is not subject to Law Label requirements. Please feel free to contact us for further confirmation, and we will consult the relevant state authorities for official opinions.
What is a Uniform Registry Number (URN)?
The Uniform Registry Number (URN) is a unified registration number. When a state requires bedding products or upholstered furniture to be registered, the URN is the registration number issued by the relevant department of that state government. In addition, when applying for Law Label registration in multiple states, the same URN must be used. In other words, if your company has obtained a URN in one state, it is recommended to use the same URN when applying in other states. This approach can eliminate restrictions on product circulation between states and greatly reduce the time and effort required for certificate maintenance.
TSSA - Technical Standards & Safety Authority
TSSA is the Technical Standards and Safety Authority of Ontario, Canada. It requires soft-filled products sold in Ontario to obtain TSSA registration and meet the corresponding labeling requirements before sale. In addition, Quebec and Manitoba also have similar registration requirements. Therefore, if products are exported to Canada and the specific province of sale is not clearly defined, SATISFY recommends registration in the above three provinces respectively to ensure smooth product sales throughout Canada.
| States/Provinces where products are required to bear a Law Label and complete registration | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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California |
Connecticut |
Delaware |
Detroit(MI) |
Massachusetts |
New York |
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North Carolina |
Ohio |
Oklahoma |
Pennsylvania |
Rhode Island |
Utah |
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Virginia |
West Virginia |
Manitoba(CAN) |
Ontario(CAN) |
Quebec(CAN) |
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| States where products are required to bear a Law Label but are not required to complete registration | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Arizona |
Arkansas |
Colorado |
District of Columbia |
Florida* |
Hawaii |
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Illinois |
Indiana |
Kentucky |
Minnesota |
Missouri |
Nevada* |
|
New Hampshire |
New Jersey |
Tennessee |
Vermont |
Wisconsin |
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| States where products are not required to bear a Law Label l | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Alabama |
Alaska |
Georgia |
Idaho |
Iowa |
Kansas |
|
Louisana |
Maine |
Maryland |
Michigan |
Mississippi |
Montana |
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Nebraska |
New Mexico |
North Dakota |
Oregon |
Puerto Rico |
South Carolina |
|
South Dakota |
Virgin Islands |
Washington |
Wyoming |
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| States where new products are required to bear a Law Label | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Arizona |
Arkansas |
California |
Colorado |
Delaware |
Detroit(MI) |
|
District of Columbia |
Hawaii |
Indiana |
Kentucky |
Massachusetts |
Minnesota |
|
Missouri |
New Hampshire |
New Jersey |
New York |
North Carolina |
Ohio |
|
Oklahoma |
Pennsylvania |
Rhode Island |
Tennessee |
Texas |
Utah |
|
Vermont |
Virginia |
West Virginia |
Wisconsin |
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| States where renovated/refurbished products are required to bear a Law Label | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Arizona |
California |
Connecticut |
Delaware |
Florida |
Illinois |
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Indiana |
Maryland |
Massachusetts |
Missouri |
New Hampshire |
New Jersey |
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New York |
Nevada |
North Carolina |
Ohio |
Oklahoma |
Pennsylvania |
|
Rhode Island |
Tennessee |
Texas |
Utah |
Vermont |
Virginia |
|
West Virginia |
Wisconsin |
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Remark: The above list is for reference only. If there are any changes, we will update it immediately.
* Applicable to refurbished products.
In addition to the URN, some US states require down bedding products sold in that state, such as quilts, pillows, mattresses, etc., as well as second-hand bedding products, to bear a label marked with the Sterilization Permit number issued by the specific agency of that state government. Otherwise, the products may not be placed on the market for sale.
SATISFY is a U.S.-based compliance partner with boots on the ground in America, where our team liaises directly with state agencies for Law Label (URN) approval. Supported by operational offices in China, we manage the full lifecycle — consulting, testing, reporting, and registration — to help your products make a smooth entry into the U.S. market.
Law Label-related testing services include:
16 CFR 1632 Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (FF 4-72, Amended)
16 CFR 1633 Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets
CA Prop 65 Flame Retardant Content
Frequently Asked Questions on Law Label Registration (URN Registration)
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