What the rule says
All mattress sets manufactured, imported or renovated on or after July 1, 2007 must meet CPSC's open-flame standard, which limits the size of the fire a mattress set can produce during a 30-minute test. The requirements apply to each manufacturer of mattress sets for sale in commerce, with testing and recordkeeping duties in the rule.
- Where it applies
- Federal (US)
- Who it applies to
- Manufacturers, Importers, Retailers and Vendors
Dates
7053 days ago
Open-flame mattress standard effective
The final rule (71 FR 13472, March 15, 2006) took effect July 1, 2007 for mattress sets manufactured, imported or renovated on or after that date.
Official source
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