105 CMR, § 620.002 - Labeling

(A) Attachment of Labels. All labels required by 105 CMR 620.000 shall be securely attached to the article during the process of manufacture at the factory. Such labels shall be fixed in such position that they may be conveniently examined. On top of all labels shall be inscribed the following:

"DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL UNDER PENALTY OF LAW" or

"DO NOT REMOVE THIS TAG UNDER PENALTY OF LAW."

(B) Label Fabric. The label material shall be Tyvek, Valeron, Vellum cloth or a material of comparable quality, which shall not flake when abraded.

(C) Printing. All printing shall be in the English language. Color of the print shall be black on a white label. The minimum type size shall be c " inch in height or not less than 9 point type in capital letters for the "UNDER PENALTY OF LAW" Section and the "All NEW MATERIAL" section. There shall be no printing on the back of the label.

(D) Size. The minimum size of the label shall not be less than two inches by three inches, but may be larger as need demands. A label on a stuffed toy may be smaller than two inches by three inches, provided that the information on the label is clearly legible and in sufficient size type, so that it can be readily discerned.

(E) Description. The description of the filling materials shall include its true generic name in accordance with 105 CMR 620.001. The description of the filling materials shall also include the grade, if applicable. When more than one kind of filling material is used, the percent by weight of each shall be listed in order of their predominance.

(F) Other Information. On the bottom of the label is where all federal requirements and any additional information shall be listed, such as:

(1) Serial number of the manufacturer (assigned by the Department);

(2) Date of delivery;

(3) Federal RN number; and

(4) Made in (US Customs requirement).

(G) Special Requirements. The following specific information is required on a label in the following instances:

(1) If the filling materials are wholly new, the heading shall read "All New Material";

(2) If the filling materials are in whole or in part secondhand, the heading shall read "Secondhand Material";

(3) In the case of feathers and mixtures thereof or articles containing such mixtures, the label shall specify the kind of fowl from which the feathers were obtained and the physical condition of such feathers;

(4) If an article contains down, the term down may be used without further description if the contents consist wholly of said material. If, however, the article is labeled goose or duck down it shall consist wholly of down derived from said fowl. If the article is labeled as containing a mixture of goose and duck down, the label shall specify the percentage of each;

(5) In the case of mattresses, upholstered furniture or stuffed toys containing hair, the label shall specify the animal source of such hair; and

(6) If sterilized, the statement "Contents Sterilized".

(H) Stuffed Toys. The labeling of a stuffed toy shall bear the following information:

(1) A statement that "ALL NEW MATERIAL" (with type of material) or "ALL NEW (type) MATERIAL" was used in the manufacture of the toy;

(2) The name and address, or Massachusetts license number of the manufacturer or vendor; and

(3) The form, design, color or size of the label, printed so as to be clearly legible and in sufficient size type, so that it can be clearly read.

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105 CMR, § 620.002

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1322, eff. 9/23/2016.