California Bureau considering new CPSC approach
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The California Bureau of Home Furnishings is proposing more stringent open-flame mattress standards for the state. The bureau is contemplating a new approach with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission for its standards.
Publication Name: Furniture-Today
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0194-360X
Year: 2003
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Calif. regulator: Jan. 1 fire rules date 'not negotiable.'(California, mattress and futon fire standards)
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A regulator in California informed futon industry members that the state's new mattress and futon fire standards will become effective on January 1, 2004. The regulator said that the effective date will not be negotiated.
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Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0194-360X
Year: 2003
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Calif. to delay FR enforcement until 2005
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The California Bureau of Home Furnishings said that it will begin enforcing new mattress flammability standards on January 1, 2005. Enforcement is beginning one year later than previously scheduled.
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Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0194-360X
Year: 2003
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