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    FTC Textile Fiber Products Identification Act rules (16 CFR part 303): fiber content, identity and origin labels

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    What the rule says

    Textile fiber products on the 16 CFR 303.45 coverage list, including beddings (which by definition exclude furniture, mattresses and box springs), cushions, curtains and draperies, floor coverings, furniture slip covers and throws, must be labeled with fiber content, the name or registered identification number of the responsible company and country of origin when sold in the US. Upholstery stuffing and the permanently incorporated outer coverings of furniture, mattresses and box springs are exempt by statute, but upholstered products, mattresses or cushions containing reused stuffing must carry a tag saying so under 16 CFR 303.32.

    Where it applies
    Federal (US)
    Who it applies to
    Manufacturers, Importers, Retailers and Vendors

    Official source

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    Official source: 16 CFR Part 303 - Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act(opens in a new tab)

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