Virginia (VA) has changed their application for Upholstered Furniture Manufacturers, Bedding Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors, Re-upholsterers, Renovators, and Sanitizers to a one page application. If you need a new VA license for any of these license types, contact Legal Label today.
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Month: June 2016
U.S Senate Updates Legislation
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
The U.S. Housed passed a bill to update the TSCA, which governs the use of chemicals in consumer products, followed by the U.S. Senate unanimously passing the legislation, and will soon be sent to President Obama, whom is expected to sign this update into law.
This legislation includes a “grandfather” provision allowing state chemical laws or regulations that were already in place before 4/22/2016, (such as CA’s Prop 65) to remain in place. States will still be able to target specific chemicals, but the EPA will preempt any previous action that as occurred after 4/22/2016. Pending actions will need to wait for EPA review. This may take several years to be able to implement this new legislation. ISPA will be involved with this work and will provide updates. More from ISPA
Pennsylvania Variance
Do you know that PA requires a variance for any term not listed in their regulations?
Even if you have an existing license, if you’re using terms on your law label that are not listed in the Pennsylvania Regulations, you need to file a variance application. Some of the common terms that require a variance are:
- Batting
- Blended Fiber Batting
- Cotton (by itself)
- Olefin
- Pad
- Polypropylene Fiber
- Polystyrene Foam Beads
- Resonated
- Visco Elastic
If you’re not sure if your terms are accepted in PA, or if your law label has changed since your initial application, contact us for help with this complicated requirement. It’s always a good idea to have us periodically review your law labels to ensure they are still in compliance with changing regulations. CONTACT US
OK, MA, WV Renewals Due
Oklahoma, Massachusetts, and West Virginia Renewals are due by June 30th. If Legal Label is handling your renewals, we have already submitted all the necessary paperwork, and your 2017 OK and WV licenses have likely already been uploaded to your Client Portal. Contact your Account Manager with questions.
Updated Law Label Manual Available Now
Legal Label, Inc., in partnership with The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA), has just released another updated and expanded electronic version of the Manual of Labeling Laws. You’ll find an expanded section on toys, sample toy label, sample children’s tracking label, changes to charts, states info and more. The publication is an indispensable tool that helps mattress manufacturers navigate the complexities of labeling their products for sale in different states. MORE
Renewals due June 30, 2016
OK, MA, and WV renewals are due June 30th. If Legal Label, Inc. is handling your renewals, we have already submitted your renewal paperwork, and in some cases, have already uploaded your new license(s) to your account on legallabel.com.
Changes to Crib Mattress Standard
Up For Consideration
The Subcommittee for the ASTM crib mattresses met recently to consider changes to the voluntary standard. They are considering adding requirements for mattress thickness and stitching. They will be moving forward with changes determining placement of the required warning label. The Subcommittee is also considering requirements for non-full size crib mattresses. These changes will have to be voted on, and if approved, may be finalized next year.
Imports Being Detained by US Customs
Under New Forced Labor Rules
Some imports, including fiber, are being detained by US Customs due to recent changes to US law. These products are allegedly manufactured by children, or forced labor. Products made by children or prisoners may not be imported into the U.S. Goods that are intended to meet the United States demand for particular products were exempted from these rules until recently. Trade legislation signed into law in January eliminates that exemption. According to published news reports, Customs has already begun to detain imports of several products (including viscose rayon) from at least one manufacturer in China suspected of using prison or child labor.
IABFLO Officers
The President of IABFLO is currently pending. The Vice President is Richard Selegue, from Ohio, The Secretary is Christina Slaybaugh, from Pennsylvania, and the Treasurer is Kay Harris, from North Carolina.