Missouri · statute · Mo. Rev. Stat. ch. 421 · 10 active provisions
For purposes of sections 421.005 to 421.038, the following terms mean: (1) "Bedding", any mattress, box springs, foundation or studio couch made, in whole or part of, new or secondhand fabric, filling materials, or other materials, which can be used for sleeping or reclining purposes. The term "bedding" does not includ…
1. All bedding manufactured, renovated, sanitized or sold within the state shall bear a clear and conspicuous label that explicitly states whether the bedding is made from all new materials, or is made in whole or in part from secondhand materials. The label on bedding made from all new materials shall be white in colo…
1. The director of the department of health and senior services shall approve the form and size of labels, the fabric of which the labels are made and the wording and statements on such labels, provided for in sections 421.005 to 421.038. 2. Labels required pursuant to sections 421.005 to 421.038 shall be securely atta…
The contents and uses and percentage of filling materials used in articles of bedding and in bulk form which is either concealed or not concealed shall be stated on the label. Percentages shall be computed on the basis of avoirdupois weight of the filling material present and shall be designated on the label in order o…
The following statements and headings shall be shown on labels: (1) "UNDER PENALTY OF LAW THIS TAG SHALL NOT BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY THE CONSUMER" shall appear at the top of the label; (2) Headings shall read "All New Material" when the material is wholly new; "Secondhand Material" when the material, in whole or in part,…
The department of health and senior services may establish grades, specifications and tolerances for the kinds and qualities of materials which are used or intended to be used in the manufacture, repair or renovation of used bedding or used filling materials and may approve or adopt designations and rules which are not…
The repairer or renovator of any bedding which is subsequently sold shall affix the previously used material label, which shall be attached to the article before delivery to the owner.
1. The department may, at its discretion, randomly conduct bedding and materials product tests and inspections of the premises of any bedding manufacturer, renovator or sanitizer for the purpose of determining whether such person complies with the provisions of sections 421.005 to 421.038 and the department's rules ado…
1. The department may adopt all rules necessary to implement sections 421.005 to 421.038, including rules regarding: (1) Mandatory label dimensions, format, informational content, including the name, address and permit number of the manufacturer, renovator or sanitizer, working, letter size, material, placement and aff…
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…