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Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles; Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The United States issued an addendum on 29 September 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/USA/242. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 8 March 2007. The comment period closed on 14 November 2022.
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Flammability of clothing textiles; Gloves, mittens and mitts.; Worn clothing and other worn articles.; Domestic safety; Protection against fire; Products of the textile industry; Clothes (ICS code
Latest notice (G/TBT/N/USA/242/Rev.1/Add.4, 29 September 2026)
The latest notice says the measure was adopted or published.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of Collection; Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles, 16 CFR Part 1610; Standard for the Flammability of Vinyl Plastic Film, 16 CFR Part 1611
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) announces that the Commission has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for extension of approval of information collection requirements associated with the Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles and the Standard for the Flammability of Vinyl Plastic Film. OMB previously approved the collection of information under control number 3041-0024. OMB's most recent extension of approval will expire on 31 October 2026. On 25 June 2026, CPSC published a notice (notified as G/TBT/N/USA/242/Rev.1/Add.3) in the Federal Register to announce the agency's intention to seek extension of approval of the collection of information. The Commission did not receive any public comments. By publication of this notice, the Commission announces that CPSC has submitted to OMB a request for extension of approval of that collection of information. Submit comments on the collection of information by 28 October 2026. 91 Federal Register (FR) 61209, 28 September 2026: This action is identified by Docket Number CPSC-2009-0092. The Docket Folder is available on Regulations.gov at and provides access to primary and supporting documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov by searching the Docket Number. WTO Members and their stakeholders are asked to submit comments to the USA TBT Enquiry Point by or before 4pm…
Notice of proposed rulemaking - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission or CPSC) is proposing to amend the Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles. The proposed revisions would clarify existing provisions, expand permissible equipment and materials, and update equipment requirements that are outdated. The Commission is providing an opportunity for interested parties to present written and oral comments on this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR). Both written and oral comments will be part of the rulemaking record.
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AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/242/Rev.1/Add.4
Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of Collection; Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles, 16 CFR Part 1610; Standard for the Flammability of Vinyl Plastic Film, 16 CFR Part 1611
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) announces that the Commission has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for extension of approval of information collection requirements associated with the Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles and the Standard for the Flammability of Vinyl Plastic Film. OMB previously approved the collection of information under control number 3041-0024. OMB's most recent extension of approval will expire on 31 October 2026. On 25 June 2026, CPSC published a notice (notified as G/TBT/N/USA/242/Rev.1/Add.3) in the Federal Register to announce the agency's intention to seek extension of approval of the collection of information. The Commission did not receive any public comments. By publication of this notice, the Commission announces that CPSC has submitted to OMB a request for extension of approval of that collection of information. Submit comments on the collection of information by 28 October 2026. 91 Federal Register (FR) 61209, 28 September 2026: This action is identified by Docket Number CPSC-2009-0092. The Docket Folder is available on Regulations.gov at and provides access to primary and supporting documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov by searching the Docket Number. WTO Members and their stakeholders are asked to submit comments to the USA TBT Enquiry Point by or before 4pm…
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/242/Rev.1/Add.3
Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of Collection; Comment Request; Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles, 16 CFR Part 1610; Standard for the Flammability of Vinyl Plastic Film, 16 CFR Part 1611
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) requests comments on a proposed extension of approval of information collection requirements associated with the Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles and the Standard for the Flammability of Vinyl Plastic Film. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) previously approved this collection of information under control number 3041-0024. OMB's most recent extension of approval will expire on 31 October 2026. The Commission will consider all comments received in response to this notice before requesting an extension of this collection of information from OMB. Submit comments on the collection of information by 24 August 2026. 91 Federal Register (FR) 38406, 25 June 2026; Title 16 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1610 and 1611: This action is identified by Docket Number CPSC-2009-0092. The Docket Folder is available on Regulations.gov at and provides access to primary and supporting documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov by searching the Docket Number. WTO Members and their stakeholders are asked to submit comments to the USA TBT Enquiry Point by or before 4pm Eastern Time on 24 August 2026. Comments received by the USA TBT Enquiry Point from WTO Members and their stakeholders will be shared with the CPSC and will also be submitted to the Docket on Regulations.gov if received within the…
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/242/Rev.1/Add.2
Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission or CPSC) is amending the Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles. The revisions clarify existing provisions, expand permissible equipment and materials for testing, and update equipment requirements that are outdated. The Commission issues this amendment under the authority of the Flammable Fabrics Act. This rule is effective on 22 April 2024. The incorporation by reference of the publication listed in this rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of 22 April 2024. Title 16 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1610 This final rule and previous actions notified under the symbol G/TBT/N/USA/242 are identified by Docket Number CPSC-2019-0008. The Docket Folder is available on Regulations.gov at and provides access to primary and supporting documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov by searching the Docket Number.
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/242/Rev.1/Add.1
Proposed Extension of Approval of Information Collection; Comment Request--Clothing Textiles, Vinyl Plastic Film
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) announces that the Commission has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for extension of approval of a collection of information associated with the Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles and the Standard for the Flammability of Vinyl Plastic Film, previously approved under OMB control number 3041-0024. OMB's most recent extension of approval will expire on 31 August 2023. On 20 June 2023, CPSC published a notice in the Federal Register to announce the Commission's intention to seek extension of approval of the collection of information. The Commission received no comments on the burden estimates contained in that notice. Submit written or electronic comments not later than 27 September 2023. This notice is identified by Docket Number CPSC-2009-0092. The Docket Folder is available on Regulations.gov at and provides access to primary documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov by searching the Docket Number. WTO Members and their stakeholders are asked to submit written comments to the USA TBT Enquiry Point by or before 4pm Eastern Time on 27 September 2023. Comments received by the USA TBT Enquiry Point from WTO Members and their stakeholders will be shared with the regulator and will also be submitted to the Docket on Regulations.gov if received within the comment period…
RevisionG/TBT/N/USA/242/Rev.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 14 November 2022
Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles; Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Notice of proposed rulemaking - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission or CPSC) is proposing to amend the Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles. The proposed revisions would clarify existing provisions, expand permissible equipment and materials, and update equipment requirements that are outdated. The Commission is providing an opportunity for interested parties to present written and oral comments on this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR). Both written and oral comments will be part of the rulemaking record.
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/242/Add.4
TTITLE: Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request--Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles and Standard for the Flammability of Vinyl Plastic Film AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission ACTION: Notice SUMMARY: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission or CPSC) announces that the Commission has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for extension of appr
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/242/Add.3
TITLE: Proposed Extension of Approval of Information Collection; Comment Request - Clothing Textiles, Vinyl Plastic Film AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission ACTION: Notice SUMMARY: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) requests comments on a proposed request for extension of approval of a collection of information from manufacturers and importers of clothing, textiles and related materials intended for use in clothi
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/242/Add.2
TITLE: Request for Information About Possible Exemptions from Testing and Other Changes to the Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles AGENCY: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ACTION: Request for information SUMMARY: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requests information about possible changes to the Commission's Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles to expand the list of fabrics that are exempt from testing under the standard. CPSC is particularly
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/242/Add.1
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/USA/242
Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles (26 pages, in English).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is proposing to amend its flammability standard of general wearing apparel, the Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles, 16 CFR Part 1610. The Standard, originally issued in 1953, has become outdated in several respects. The Commission is proposing changes to better reflect current consumer practices and technologies and to clarify several aspects of the Standard.
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