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EPA Formaldehyde Law Label Change

California Formaldehyde Law Label Example

US TSCA Title VI Compliant Law Label for EPA Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products. 

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Law offices of Joanne E. Mattiace

If your company offers any consumer product for sale which contains any type of manufactured wood, you are likely familiar with the need to comply with California’s wood and formaldehyde labeling and emissions standard. 

Be aware that a new federal rule, both labeling and emissions, kicks in later this year. The new federal rule is similar, though not identical, to the California requirement. There has been a great deal of confusion over this federal rule but it is now slated to be effective in December of 2017. Companies may now begin to use the labels necessary to appear on products.

Now is the time to consult with your suppliers and secure documentation as to the emissions levels associated with the use of such manufactured wood in consumer products. Therefore, go ahead and begin to implement the new federal labeling requirements, and learn the new record keeping obligations imposed upon your company. Also, consult with legal counsel and/or the team at Legal Label sooner than later. Don’t put your product offerings at risk with a possible violation.

Contact the Law Offices of Joanne E. Mattiace.

 

Pennsylvania Accepts Utah Sterilization Permit!

sterilizationUtah is the first state accepted on Pennsylvania law labels. Pennsylvania used to only accept its own sterilization permit on its law label. Pennsylvania was the most stringent state, requiring a third party inspect the sterilizing method.

Utah requires certification every three years, and a yearly renewal. As a result, it’s now the strictest state. The requirement is that all products that contain a filling of animal origin, list the sterilization permit number on the law label.

Pennsylvania requires a one-time certification, but a yearly renewal.

Suppliers of wool, down, feather, and animal hair as fillings can choose between which of the two states they wish to use for their base permit. Furthermore, they still need to be registered in all states requiring sterilizing for their goods (CT, RI, MA).

Do you need a sterilization permit for your mattress, bedding, upholstered furniture, or stuffed toy?

Contact Legal Label for all your law label and state licensing needs today.

 

Rhode Island Passes H5082

Rhode Island Bans Flame Retardants

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Early in spring of 2017, Rhode Island passed bill H5082 that bans the sale of “upholstered bedding and furniture” that contains more than 100 parts per million of any organohalogen flame retardant. There was stall in passing of the bill due to the General Assembly taking an adjournment in the summer. That legislation became law on September 18th, 2017 without Governor Gina Raimando’s (D) signature.

There is effort by bedding regulation organizations to define “upholstered bedding”, which is not defined in the law, and feel it is not intended to include mattresses. The legislation was largely supported by concerns about the health of firefighters.

The law takes effect July 1, 2019.

Are you a mattress, bedding, upholstered furniture, or stuffed toy manufacturer/importer that needs to be registered? Contact Legal Label for all your law label and state licensing needs today.

Pennsylvania Licensing Fee Increase

Licensing Fees Have Changed for Pennsylvania as of October 30th, 2017.

The Bedding and Stuffed Article licensing fees have doubled or tripled. The changes are as follows:

  • Manufacturer License & Renewal: $150.00 USD
  • Sterilization Permit: $75.00 USD
  • Sterilization: Renewal: $35.00 USD
  • Toy Manufacture License & Renewal: $75.00 USD
  • Per Unit Fees: $.05 USD

House Bill 118 is a bi-partisan effort, headed by Senator Kaufer (R). The bill is in regards the 2017-2018 Commonwealth Budget, and changed fees for Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry.

Legal Label will update as this goes, since we are currently invoicing our client base for their 2018 renewal fees.

In addition to sterilization fee changes, Pennsylvania has also announced it will accept Utah sterilization permits.

Are you a mattress, bedding, upholstered furniture, or stuffed toy manufacturer/importer that needs to be registered? Contact Legal Label for all your law label and state licensing needs today.

Legal Label Holiday Drive

Annual Legal Label Holiday Drive Is Here!

Legal Label Holiday Drive

Contact Us with donations or questions.

Legal Label is here to help our local communities this holiday season, and we hope you’ll join us. We are looking for home goods donations such as:

– Pillows – Mattresses – Mattress Toppers – Mattress Pads – Winter Clothing – – Blankets – Home Decor – Towels – Bedding – Curtains – Bath Mats – Socks –   -Toys – Cribs – Play Yards – Baby Products – Non-Perishable Foods –

Most of all, you’ll make someones holiday season bright. Your donations will go to local shelters in Maine such as the Preble Street who manages the Florence House, Logan Place, Veterans Housing Services, Teen Center, Womens Center, and  Anti-Trafficking Coalition.

Thank you to those who partnered with us to make this possible.

 

The NorthWest Company

Donated Blankets and Backpacks

NorEast Outdoorz

Donated Sleeping Mats and Sleeping Bags

 

Samsonite

Donated Backpacks

Jay Franco & Sons 

 

Hills Point Industries

Hills Point Industries

Donated Quilts, Oven Mitts, and Cutting Boards

 

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