Effective – 28 Aug 2001 421.005. Definitions. — For purposes of sections 421.005 to 421.038, the following terms mean: (1) “Bedding”, any mattress, box springs, foundation or studio couch made, in whole or part of, new or secondhand fabric, filling materials, or other materials, which can be used for sleeping or reclining purposes. The term […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2001 421.007. Bedding labels, content — removal of label prohibited — false or misleading labeling prohibited. — 1. All bedding manufactured, renovated, sanitized or sold within the state shall bear a clear and conspicuous label that explicitly states whether the bedding is made from all new materials, or is made in […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2001 421.011. Form and size of bedding labels, approved by director — labeling requirements. — 1. The director of the department of health and senior services shall approve the form and size of labels, the fabric of which the labels are made and the wording and statements on such labels, provided […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1999 421.014. Filling materials, contents, uses and percentages to be included in the label — computation of percentage. — The contents and uses and percentage of filling materials used in articles of bedding and in bulk form which is either concealed or not concealed shall be stated on the label. Percentages […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1999 421.017. Label statements and headings. — The following statements and headings shall be shown on labels: (1) “UNDER PENALTY OF LAW THIS TAG SHALL NOT BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY THE CONSUMER” shall appear at the top of the label; (2) Headings shall read “All New Material” when the material is […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2001 421.022. Bedding material grades, specifications and tolerances established by department of health and senior services — rulemaking authority. — The department of health and senior services may establish grades, specifications and tolerances for the kinds and qualities of materials which are used or intended to be used in the manufacture, […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1999 421.025. Resale of bedding, previously used material label required. — The repairer or renovator of any bedding which is subsequently sold shall affix the previously used material label, which shall be attached to the article before delivery to the owner. ——– (L. 1999 H.B. 316, et al. § 11)
Effective – 28 Aug 2001 421.031. Random testing and inspection permitted, when — penalties for violations — temporary restraining order issued, when — penalty for mislabeling. — 1. The department may, at its discretion, randomly conduct bedding and materials product tests and inspections of the premises of any bedding manufacturer, renovator or sanitizer for the […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2001 421.034. Rulemaking authority. — 1. The department may adopt all rules necessary to implement sections 421.005 to 421.038, including rules regarding: (1) Mandatory label dimensions, format, informational content, including the name, address and permit number of the manufacturer, renovator or sanitizer, working, letter size, material, placement and affixing specifications and […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1999 421.038. Use of secondhand materials, restrictions — label contents. — 1. Bedding may not be manufactured in whole, or in part, from any secondhand material unless such material has been sanitized, germicidally treated or cleaned by a method approved by the department. 2. All bedding containing material that is sanitized, […]
