Section R70-101-12 - [Effective 1/28/2025] Manufacturer Identification and Law Label Requirements for Bedding and Upholstered Furniture(1) The form of identification used on a law label and tag shall be the same as those supplied to the department with the registration.(2) For any article of bedding and upholstered furniture, the law label shall use the format adopted by the IABFLO, as listed in the "Manual of Labeling Laws" of the International Sleep Products Association, 2021 edition, which is incorporated by reference. A copy of the incorporated edition of the "Manual of Labeling Laws" is available for public inspection at the department.(3) The law label for a newly manufactured product shall meet the following requirements: (a) white on each side of the label;(b) made of material that cannot be easily torn;(c) printed in black ink;(e) printed clearly and legibly; and(f) firmly attached to the article.(4) Required information shall be printed on one side of the label with the opposite side remaining blank.(5) Each law label shall state the following, in order: (a) the phrase "UNDER PENALTY OF LAW THIS TAG NOT TO BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY THE CONSUMER" in bold at the top of the label in capital letters no less than 1/8 inches in height;(b) the phrase "ALL NEW MATERIAL" in bold, capital letters no less than 1/8 inch in height, followed by the phrase "CONSISTING OF", no case or height requirements, followed by the filling contents in bold capital letters no less than 1/8 inch in height;(c) the words "CONTENTS STERILIZED" in bold capital letters no less than 1/8 inch in height;(d) the URN issued by the state in which the firm is first registered;(e) the sterilization permit number of the sterilization facility from which the material was obtained, in bold capital letters no less than 1/8 inch in height;(f) the phrase, "Certification is made by the manufacturer that the materials in this article are described in accordance with law"; and(g) the name and complete address of the manufacturer, importer, or vendor of the article.(6) The law label shall be easily accessible to the consumer for examination. (a) A product that is offered for sale in a box or in other packaging that makes a law label inaccessible shall reproduce a legible facsimile of the law label on the outer container or covering.(7) No mark, label, printed matter, illustration, sticker, or other device shall be placed upon the label.(8) The firm's license or permit with the state that issued the URN must be kept current for the number to be valid in Utah.(9) Each firm doing business under more than one state-issued URN or permit shall obtain a permit for each number used on a product that is offered for sale in Utah.Utah Admin. Code R70-101-12
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-16, effective 7/22/2015Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-4, effective 1/26/2017Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-12, effective 6/8/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-08, effective 4/5/2022Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-08, effective 4/4/2023Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-05, effective 2/2/2024, exp. 6/1/2024 (Emergency)Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-12, effective 6/1/2024, exp. 9/29/2024 (Emergency)Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-20, effective 9/30/2024, exp. 1/28/2025 (Emergency)