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Public Comment Period: Mattress Flammability Standards

Original title: [CPSC] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads and Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets

Record date · August 18, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public feedback regarding its related to federal flammability standards for mattresses and mattress pads. This process is part of the agency's routine review of existing regulatory requirements.

Why it matters

Manufacturers and importers of mattresses must comply with specific flammability testing and record-keeping requirements, and this notice initiates the process for the CPSC to renew its authority to collect this compliance data.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Mattress manufacturers and importers

These entities are subject to the flammability testing and record-keeping requirements overseen by the CPSC.

Key Facts

The CPSC is reviewing information collection activities for the 'Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads'.
The CPSC is reviewing information collection activities for the 'Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets'.
The deadline for the public to submit comments is August 18, 2026, at 03:59:59 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this notice?

The CPSC is fulfilling a procedural requirement to review and renew its , which involves gathering data from industry participants to ensure compliance with mattress flammability standards.

How can I participate?

Interested parties can submit comments to the CPSC regarding these before the August 18, 2026 deadline.

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The comment deadline is set for August 2026, indicating a long-lead administrative review process.

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