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Sterilization Permit Registration of Disinfection License Number
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Sterilization Permit
As animal hair, such as down, feathers, and wool, may carry pathogenic bacteria, if the processes for washing, sterilization, and storage are not appropriate, the hygiene indicators of animal hair used as soft filling materials may fail to meet requirements, thereby affecting human health
Therefore, in addition to URN registration number, 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.
Sterilization Permit
The current summary of US. requirements for Sterilization Permit numbers is as follows:
|
State |
Animal Hair (Down, Feathers, Wool) |
|
|
Requires Sterilization |
Sterilization Permit Number Required to Be Listed |
|
|
Connecticut |
X |
X |
|
Detroit, MI |
X |
X |
|
Massachusetts |
X |
X |
|
Pennsylvania |
X |
X |
|
Rhode Island |
X |
X |
|
UTAH |
X |
X |
Applicants for a Sterilization Permit
Enterprises in the US and overseas that are engaged in the washing and sterilization processing of animal hair, such as down, feathers, and wool, and whose products are exported to relevant states.
Audit Method for a Sterilization Permit
An auditor will be dispatched by a third-party organization recognized by the relevant government authority to conduct an on-site audit at the applicant's facility
Main Audit Contents
1.The quantity of down washed in one cycle by the down washing machine;
2.The washing time of one cycle by the down washing machine;
3.The quantity of down dried in one cycle by the down dryer;
4.The drying time of one cycle by the down dryer;
5.The steam pressure during drying;
6.The storage conditions of raw down materials, before washing;
7.The storage conditions of down after washing;
8.Whether the transportation route of down may cause cross-contamination;
9.The enterprise’s management system, such as ISO 9000, ISO 14000, etc., and the environmental sanitation of the factory area.
Approval Procedure
After the auditor completes the on-site assessment according to the required audit contents, the completed audit form, assessment report, and on-site photos will be submitted to the Sterilization Permit issuing authority for final approval
The approval process generally takes 1-2 months.
Certificate Validity Period
The certificate is valid for 1 year. Before it expires, the enterprise should submit a renewal application to the certificate issuing authority and pay the renewal fee. The audit organization may decide, depending on the situation, whether to dispatch personnel to the applicant enterprise for a surveillance assessment before the certificate expires
Registration/Use Rules for Sterilization Permits
1.PA does not recognize Sterilization Permit numbers from other states. Therefore, for initial registration, it is recommended to apply for PA registration first.
2.In states where there are mandatory requirements, the Sterilization Permit number of that state or a mutually recognized number must be used.
3.In states where there are no mandatory requirements, the Sterilization Permit number of any other state may be used.
SATISFY provides Sterilization Permit registration services for down washing enterprises and down users. Please feel free to contact us for consultation.
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