Market regulation · 13/01/2005Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattresses and Mattress/Foundation Sets; Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

The Federal Commission is proposing a new flammability standard for mattresses and mattress sets, aiming to reduce deaths and injuries from mattress fires caused by open flames. The proposed standard is based on research by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and would require mattresses to meet specific performance requirements.