SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 027.24 to keep businesses involved in the manufacture, renovation and/or sale of bedding, mattresses and other upholstered furniture up to date with the latest requirements being enforced in Washington D.C., USA.

On August 1, 2023, Code of the District of Columbia, Title 8, Chapter 5 (Manufacture, Renovation, and Sale of Mattresses) came into force. This requires all businesses within scope to complete registration with the Division of Community Hygiene. Registration must be performed every two years, and it applies to all entities – facilities, businesses, retailers and corporations involved in the sale, selling or storage of bedding, mattresses or other upholstered furniture. The aim is to enhance regulatory measures and maintain elevated hygiene standards.

Once a business has registered, it obtains a license and will be able to label relevant products using the standardized Uniform Label format before housing or offering them for sale in Washington, D.C.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about market and regulatory changes that may impact their business. SafeGuardS 027.24 looks at the new requirements being enforced in Washington D.C. and includes details of registration fees and links to appropriate websites.

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SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full New Registration Requirements for Mattress-related Businesses in Washington, D.C., USA SafeGuardS. [www.sgs.com/en/news/2024/02/safeguards-2724-new-registration-requirements-for-mattress-related-businesses-in-washington-dc-usa]

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For further information contact:

Dr. Min Zhu
US & Canada Softlines Business Head – Softlines
Tel: +19734611230
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sgs.com/softlines
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