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Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads; Proposed Amendment
The United States issued an addendum on 28 October 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/USA/590. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 8 November 2010. The comment period closed on 13 January 2021.
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Mattresses and mattress pads; flammability
Latest notice (G/TBT/N/USA/590/Rev.1/Add.5, 28 October 2026)
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of Collection; Comment Request; Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads and Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets
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 Mattresses and Mattress Pads and the Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets. OMB previously approved the collection of information under control number 3041-0014. OMB's most recent extension of approval will expire on 31 October 2026. On 18 June 2026, CPSC published a notice in the Federal Register (notified as G/TBT/N/USA/590/Rev.1/Add.4) to announce the agency's intention to seek extension of approval of the collection of information. The Commission received four 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 27 November 2026. 91 Federal Register (FR) 67552, 27 October 2026: This action and previous actions notified under the symbol G/TBT/N/USA/590/Rev.1 are identified by Docket Numbers CPSC-2010-0055 and CPSC-2020-0024. The Docket Folders are available on Regulations.gov at and and provide access to primary documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov by searching the Docket Number. WTO Members and…
Proposed rule - The Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission, or CPSC) is proposing to amend its Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads. The ignition source cigarette specified in the standard for use in the mattress standard's performance tests, Standard Reference Material cigarette SRM 1196, is no longer available for purchase. The Commission is proposing to amend the mattress standard to require a revised Standard Reference Material cigarette, SRM 1196a, which was developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, as the ignition source for testing to the mattress standard.
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AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/590/Rev.1/Add.5
Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of Collection; Comment Request; Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads and Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets
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 Mattresses and Mattress Pads and the Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets. OMB previously approved the collection of information under control number 3041-0014. OMB's most recent extension of approval will expire on 31 October 2026. On 18 June 2026, CPSC published a notice in the Federal Register (notified as G/TBT/N/USA/590/Rev.1/Add.4) to announce the agency's intention to seek extension of approval of the collection of information. The Commission received four 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 27 November 2026. 91 Federal Register (FR) 67552, 27 October 2026: This action and previous actions notified under the symbol G/TBT/N/USA/590/Rev.1 are identified by Docket Numbers CPSC-2010-0055 and CPSC-2020-0024. The Docket Folders are available on Regulations.gov at and and provide access to primary documents as well as comments received. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov by searching the Docket Number. WTO Members and…
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/590/Rev.1/Add.4
Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of Collection; Comment Request; Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads and Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets
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 Mattresses and Mattress Pads and the Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) previously approved the collection of information under control number 3041-0014. 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 17 August 2026. 91 Federal Register (FR) 36811, 18 June 2026: This action and previous actions notified under the symbol G/TBT/N/USA/590/Rev.1 are identified by Docket Numbers CPSC-2010-0055 and CPSC-2020-0024. The Docket Folders are available on Regulations.gov at and and provide 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 comments to the USA TBT Enquiry Point by or before 4pm Eastern Time on 17 August 2026. Comments received by the USA TBT Enquiry Point from WTO Members and their stakeholders will be shared with CPSC and will also be submitted to the Docket on…
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/590/Rev.1/Add.3
Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads; Proposed Amendment
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 for information collection requirements set forth in the Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads, and the Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets, approved previously under OMB control number 3041-0014. On June 20, 2023, CPSC published a notice in the Federal Register to announce the agency's intention to seek extension of approval of the collection of information. The Commission has received no comments. Therefore, by publication of this notice, the Commission announces that CPSC has submitted to the OMB a request for extension of approval of that collection of information, without change. Submit written or electronic comments not later than 27 September 2023. This notice and other notices notified under the symbol G/TBT/N/USA/590 are identified by Docket Number CPSC-2010-0055. 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 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…
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/590/Rev.1/Add.2
Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads
TITLE: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads and Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets 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 extension of approval of a collection of information from manufacturers and importers of mattresses and mattress pads. The collection of information is set forth in the Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads and the Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets. These regulations establish testing and recordkeeping requirements for manufacturers and importers subject to the standards. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) previously approved the collection of information under control number 3041-0014. OMB's most recent extension of approval will expire on 31 August 2023. CPSC will consider all comments received in response to this notice, before requesting an extension of approval of this collection of information from OMB. DATES: The Office of the Secretary must receive comments not later than 21 August 2023. This notice and previous notices notified as G/TBT/N/USA/590/Add.2 and G/TBT/N/USA/590/Add.3 are identified by Docket Number CPSC-2010-0055. The Docket Folder is available on Regulations.gov at and provides…
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/590/Rev.1/Add.1
Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads; Proposed Amendment
TITLE: Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads; Amendment AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: The Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission, or CPSC) is issuing this final rule to amend its Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads. The ignition source cigarette specified in the standard for use in the mattress standard's performance tests, Standard Reference Material cigarette SRM 1196, is no longer available for purchase. This final rule amends the mattress standard to require a revised Standard Reference Material cigarette, SRM 1196a, which was developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, as the ignition source for testing to the mattress standard. This rule is effective 23 July 2021. This final rule and the proposed rule notified as G/TBT/N/USA/590/Rev.1 are identified by Docket Number CPSC-2020-0024. 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. A proposed rule notified as G/TBT/N/USA/590 and final rule notified as G/TBT/N/USA/590/Add.1 are identified by Docket Number CPSC-2010-0105. 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. A notice notified as…
RevisionG/TBT/N/USA/590/Rev.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 13 January 2021
Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads; Proposed Amendment
Proposed rule - The Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission, or CPSC) is proposing to amend its Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads. The ignition source cigarette specified in the standard for use in the mattress standard's performance tests, Standard Reference Material cigarette SRM 1196, is no longer available for purchase. The Commission is proposing to amend the mattress standard to require a revised Standard Reference Material cigarette, SRM 1196a, which was developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, as the ignition source for testing to the mattress standard.
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/590/Add.3
TITLE: Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads and Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets 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
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/590/Add.2
TITLE: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads and Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets 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 extension of approval of a collection of information from manufacturers and
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/590/Add.1
TITLE: Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads; Technical Amendment; AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission; ACTION: Final rule; SUMMARY: The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC, Commission, or we) is amending its standard for the flammability of mattresses and mattress pads to revise the ignition source specification in that standard. The ignition source cigarette specified for use in the mattress standard's performance tests is no longer produced. The Commi
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/USA/590
Comment deadline: Closed on 18 January 2010
Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (8 pages, in English).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission ('CPSC' or 'Commission') is proposing to amend its standard for the flammability of mattresses and mattress pads. The ignition source cigarette specified in the standard for use in the mattress standard's performance tests is no longer being produced. The Commission is proposing to amend the mattress standard to require a standard reference material cigarette, which was developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, as the ignition source for testing to the mattress standard.
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