United States · Furniture

STURDY Act Compliance in the United States

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

Who needs it

Clothing storage units such as dressers and chests; Products sold to U.S. consumers

Authority

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Legal basis

STURDY Act; 16 CFR Part 1261

Local representative

Not applicable — the manufacturer or importer certifies

Timeline

Before the product is sold

Cost

Testing and certification costs vary

If you do not comply

Recall, civil penalties, and marketplace removal

Who needs this

Clothing storage units such as dressers and chests
Products sold to U.S. consumers

Documents you need

Stability test report
Certificate of compliance
Warning label artwork

Compliance checklist

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Stability test report
Certificate of compliance
Warning label artwork

How to comply

Confirm the product is covered
Test to 16 CFR Part 1261
Certify and apply the required warning

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: STURDY Act Compliance — United States
Product category: Furniture
Authority: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Legal basis: STURDY Act; 16 CFR Part 1261

Documents we already have:
  1. Stability test report
  2. Certificate of compliance
  3. Warning label artwork

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under STURDY Act 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.

Testing and certification costs vary.

Common rejection reasons

Tip-over stability test failure
Missing stability warning
No certificate of compliance

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.