Legal tags are labels attached to mattresses, upholstered furniture, or products to comply with product labeling laws. The label provides information on the composition of the product, including materials used, whether they are new or recycled, and where the product was made. The label must be durable and written in plain English. Consumers can remove the label, but it may be needed for warranty claims. Legal labels provide useful information for people with allergies or those who prefer new materials.
A legal tag is a label attached to a mattress, upholstered furniture, or upholstered product. The label provides informative information on the composition of the product in order to comply with product labeling laws. In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulates the sale and trade of various consumer goods, and some states require legal labels for FTC-regulated products. In states that require labels by law, the label must be attached to the product at the time of purchase so that the consumer can view it before purchasing.
Several pieces of information are provided on a statutory label. The first is a description of the materials used and a policy to indicate whether the contents are new or recycled. In the case of biological materials such as down, a legal label also indicates whether the filling is sterilized or not. The label also carries a product registration number and may include other information that may be required by law, such as where the product was made or when it was manufactured.
These labels must be durable. Popularly, they are made from tyvek, a very durable material that won’t fade or flake. Other materials such as fabric may be used if the print will remain durable while the product is in use. The print is typically black and large so it can be read clearly, and the law requires that statutory labels be written in plain English. Firms that specialize in designing and printing legal labels can do the work for a company to ensure that its products comply with the law.
A notable feature of this legally required tag is the warning that it cannot be removed by anyone other than the consumer. Some people mistakenly believe that consumers also cannot remove the statutory tags, thanks to the strictness and boldness of the tag removal notice. Consumers are in fact more than welcome to remove the label, even if it can sometimes be difficult. It’s also important to be aware that sometimes the label is needed to make a product warranty claim, so the legal label should be kept in a safe place.
Legal labels provide people with useful information about the materials in the products they buy. People with allergies use such labels to avoid potential allergens. Law etiquette also allows people to see if something is made from new or used materials. Some consumers prefer all new materials because they are concerned about the possibility of contamination from previous use.
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