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Overview of US. Mattress Regulations
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Overview of U.S. Mattress Regulations
Mattresses have a significant consumer market in the United States. If you plan to export mattresses to the U.S., this article provides essential guidance. It covers mattress flammability standards, including infant mattresses, labeling requirements, warning labels, chemical testing, and other compliance requirements to help you understand the obligations for exporting mattresses to the U.S. market.
Federal Flammability Standards: 16 CFR The 1632 and 1633 Part
Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA) addresses the flammability requirements for textiles such as mattresses, apparel, carpets, and upholstered furniture manufactured in or imported into the United States. Among these requirements, 16 CFR Part 1632 and 16 CFR Part 1633 specify the flammability requirements for mattresses. Accordingly, all mattresses sold in the United States must comply with the requirements established by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under 16 CFR Part 1632 and 16 CFR Part 1633...... More information
Other standards for mattress flame-retardancy testing
◉ ASTM E1590 — Standard Test Method for Fire Resistance Testing of Mattresses
◉ California Technical Bulletin CAL TB 121 — Mattress Testing Procedure for High-Risk Residences
◉ California Technical Bulletin CAL TB 129 — Flammability Test Procedure for Mattresses Used in Public Buildings
◉ California Technical Bulletin CAL TB 603 — Open Flame Resistance of Residential Mattresses and Box Spring Assemblies (Replaced by 16 CFR 1633 in July 2007)
◉ Boston Fire Department (BFD) IX-11 — Boston Fire Department Mattress Fire Resistance Test
General Conformity Certificate (GCC)
Compliant with CPSC General-purpose products meeting safety standards ( Including the mattress ) Manufacturers and importers must provide a General Conformity Certificate to their distributors or retailers. (GCC) , indicating that it complies with product safety regulations ( For example, the first 1632 and 1633 Part ) And other information ..... More information
Law Label (URN )
Law Labels originated in the early 20th century and were created to inform consumers about the contents of bedding and upholstered furniture. The “invisible” filling materials, known as “stuffing/filling materials,” are specified on these legally required labels. They identify the fabric and filling materials used in mattresses, upholstered furniture, pillows, cushions, plush toys, and other filled products, including their composition and percentages.Unless removed by the consumer, these labels must remain attached to the product throughout distribution and sale...... More information
Fireproof label (Flammability Label)
All mattresses manufactured in or imported into the United States (excluding bed frames), mattress sets (mattress + bed frame), and mattress pads must bear a flammability label confirming that the product has been tested by an independent third-party laboratory and complies with federal flammability requirements under 16 CFR 1633.
The regulations for flammability labels are complex and stringent, covering requirements such as font size, format, and placement of specific information. SATISFY helps ensure that labels comply with applicable requirements and regulations.
CA Prop 65 ( California 65 Proposal No. )
California Proposition 65 requires the State of California to publish a list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity and requires businesses to provide warnings when they knowingly expose consumers to listed chemicals at significant levels. As of March 2021, the list includes more than 900 chemicals, including high-risk substances such as:… More information
◉ Lead (Pb)
◉ Cadmium (Cd)
◉ Phthalates
◉ Flame retardants
◉ Arsenic (As)
◉ Formaldehyde
◉ Bisphenol A (BPA)
Mechanical Property Testing
ASTM F1566– Standard test method for evaluating innerspring units, spring coils, mattresses, or mattress assemblies
ASTM F1566 includes test methods developed to evaluate mattresses and their components, such as built-in springs, box springs, air chambers, foam cores, and foundations, including hardness, hardness retention, durability, and impact performance.
Infant Crib Mattress Standards
16 CFR 1241 US. Mandatory Regulations for Infant and Toddler Mattresses
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published the final rule for infant and toddler mattresses in the Federal Register on February 15, 2022, under 16 CFR Part 1241. The regulation officially took effect on August 15, 2022. The implementation of this regulation ended the absence of mandatory requirements for infant and toddler mattresses in the U.S. market. After the regulation came into effect, infant and toddler mattresses exported to the U.S. must comply with the mandatory requirements of 16 CFR Part 1241...... More information
ASTM F2933 Infant Crib Mattress Safety Standards
ASTM F2933 specifies design requirements, test requirements and methods, and labeling requirements for full-size crib mattresses, non-full-size crib mattresses, and aftermarket mattresses intended for play yards and non-full-size cribs.
Labels and Warning Statements
ASTM F2933 requires warning statements to be easily legible, clearly visible, and permanently attached to both the mattress and its packaging. Warning labels must include a text panel containing a safety warning symbol followed by a choking hazard warning. SATISFY will ensure that your labels comply with all applicable requirements and regulations.
CPSC Chemical Requirements
Lead content: The lead content of any component shall not exceed 100 ppm.
Phthalates: Plastic components that children may access or that may contain phthalates must be tested.
Tracking label
Manufacturers of children’s products must attach permanent distinguishing marks or labels to the product and its packaging to identify the product’s origin, manufacturing date, and other manufacturing information, such as batch or lot numbers.
Children’s Product Certificate (CPC)
The Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) is a document required under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). It certifies that children’s products comply with all applicable product safety requirements...... More information
Chemicals of High Concern to Children (CHCC)
CHCC (Chemicals of High Concern to Children) refers to chemicals identified as substances of high concern to children. For children’s products shipped to Washington, Vermont, and Maine, including components and raw materials, products containing CHCC above specified limits must comply with declaration requirements and timelines established by the relevant state environmental authorities.
Mattress-related certifications
◉ ISPA International Sleep Association Registration / Certification
◉ CertiPUR-US Polyurethane Sponge
◉ JPMA Registration of the Youth Products Manufacturers Association / Certification
SATISFY offers one-stop compliance solutions for mattresses, helping clients export smoothly. Please contact SATISFY customer service for more information on mattress testing and certification.
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