Mo. Rev. Stat. § 421.038

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 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, germicidally treated or cleaned in accordance with subsection 1 of this section shall bear a clear and conspicuous label that states:

"THIS BEDDING CONTAINS PREVIOUSLY USED MATERIALS WHICH HAVE BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED IN A REASONABLE MANNER TO KILL GERMS AND INSECTS AND TO PREVENT INFECTION."

In addition, such label shall state:

(1) The specific methods of sanitizing, germicidal treatment or cleaning applied;
(2) The date on which the article was sanitized, treated or cleaned;
(3) The name, address and permit number of the person applying the sanitizing, treatment or cleaning; and
(4) Specifically which materials or articles have been sanitized, treated or cleaned.

§ 421.038, RSMo

L. 1999 H.B. 316, et al. § 15