United States · Furniture

Mattress Flammability Compliance in the United States

A practical guide to Mattress Flammability Compliance for furniture sold in the United States: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Mattresses and mattress sets sold in the U.S.; Imported mattresses

Authority

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Legal basis

16 CFR 1632 and 16 CFR 1633

Local representative

Not applicable — the manufacturer or importer is responsible

Timeline

Before the product is sold; retest after material changes

Cost

Laboratory testing costs vary

If you do not comply

Recall, civil penalties, and product seizure

Who needs this

Mattresses and mattress sets sold in the U.S.
Imported mattresses

Documents you need

Flammability test reports
Law tag labeling
Component and supplier records

Compliance checklist

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Flammability test reports
Law tag labeling
Component and supplier records

How to comply

Test to 16 CFR 1632 and 1633
Apply the required law tag
Retain test records

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Mattress Flammability Compliance — United States
Product category: Furniture
Authority: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Legal basis: 16 CFR 1632 and 16 CFR 1633

Documents we already have:
  1. Flammability test reports
  2. Law tag labeling
  3. Component and supplier records

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Mattress Flammability Compliance in the United States?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before the product is sold; retest after material changes.

Laboratory testing costs vary.

Common rejection reasons

Flammability test failure
Missing law tag
Untested component changes

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.