Congratulation Nantong Rhino homeware obtain the LAW Label

WHAT IS A LAW LABEL?

The purpose of a law label (sometimes called a Do Not Remove label) is to inform consumers of the hidden contents, or “filling materials”, inside bedding, furniture and other products.

The law label was born in the early 1900s to prevent these articles from being filled with things such as horse hair, corn husks and other “materials” the consumer would never see.  It’s similar to food labeling.

Law Labels must describe the filling materials of the article as a percentage of those filling materials by weight.  Example: 80% Polyurethane Foam, 20% Polyester Fibers.

Currently 31 states, and Canada, require law labels.  The products requiring law labels in each state varies, as does the labeling requirements.  Uniform law labels can be produced to satisfy the different requirements of all states.

Law Labels in most states require the display a Uniform Registry Number (URN).  The URN identifies the manufacturing facility which produced the product.  This can be any factory in the world whose products are sold in the U.S.

Law Labels are governed on a state-by-state basis by various departments.  Examples of these departments are:

· Department of Health, Weights & Measures

· Bureau of Home Furnishings

· Dept. of Agriculture

· Division of Industrial Compliance.

Why nantong rhino need law label

Nantong Rhino Homeware co.,ltd is a manufacturer of home textiles. The major products including weighted blanket, comforter, bed linen etc. The weighted blanket is a kind of product with filling which is hidden. Most of our products are export and sold in American and Canada market. Our customers, the brand holder and importers are all own law label themselves. With the growing up e-commerce business. Many E-commerce seller and private label interest in weighted blanket, and start to purchase this product from our factory. We understand it very complicated for these companies and clients to apply the law label.  At mean time, a law label of our factory can use for every single product and permit to sell in American & Canada market through any person and channel.

Right now，our application was verified and we will supply the law label with URN number for all of our weighted blanket. We are welcome the E-commerce seller contact us for this product.

WHAT IS A UNIFORM REGISTRY NUMBER (URN)?

When a manufacturer registers in a state, it is issued a Uniform Registry Number (URN).  This URN  can then be registered in the other states requiring registration.  So, only one URN is needed per factory.

This URN identifies the manufacturer of the products and must be printed on the law labels attached to the products.  Only a manufacturer can be issued a URN.  A single manufacturing company with multiple plants must have a different URN for each plant location.

U.S. companies who import and/or distribute foreign products must ensure the foreign manufacturer has proper registration where required in the U.S.

Be certain the URN on your products, whether you manufacture them or import them, is registered and active in the state(s) where the products will be sold to avoid fines and/or product being removed from shelves.

URN Registration Process

Each state has their unique URN registration process, forms, renewal period, fees, etc.  This can all be very complicated and time consuming.  The penalties and consequences (like fines, having product pulled from shelves or returned by the retailer) can be severe.

It can easily be a full-time job to keep up with the ever changing URN regulations in all the states.  Many manufacturers and importers ensure they are in compliance with all states by subcontracting the URN license set-up and renewals with a company like Global Registration Services, our sister company.

Give them a call today and they can explain how they can help you.  1-312-405-9467

PRODUCTS REQUIRING LAW LABELS:

The following list shows all known products which require law labels.

This does not mean if your particular product is not on the list, it does not require a law label.  If you don’t see your product listed, please contact us for a determination.  It may fall under a product category on the list – or we may consult with state officials if it is something new and different.

Bottom line: if it is slept, reclined or sat upon and it is stuffed, it will require a law label!

States With Tagging Laws: Registration Required

States With Tagging Laws: Registration NOT Required

States WITHOUT Tagging Laws

States With Tagging Laws: New Products

States With Tagging Laws: Secondhand Products

Note: this list is current to the best of our knowledge and is updated immediately when new information is received as to the changing status of any state and it’s requirements.

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