What the rule says
Mattresses and mattress pads manufactured or imported for sale in the US must be prototype-tested for resistance to ignition from a lit cigarette under 16 CFR part 1632 before sale, with importers treated as manufacturers for this purpose. Mattress sets must separately meet the open-flame standard in 16 CFR part 1633, which does not cover mattress pads, mattress toppers or pillows.
- Where it applies
- Federal (US)
- Who it applies to
- Manufacturers, Importers, Retailers and Vendors
Official source
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