The regulatory proposal amending section 1107 of the California Code of Regulations was approved and the proposed fee increases will go into effect on December 1, 2016. Included in these fee changes, the CA Manufacturer and Importer licenses have gone up to $750.00. Visit the bureau’s WEBSITE for more information and the full list of fee increases.
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New Employee- Melissa Evans
Please help us in welcoming our new full time Account Manager, MELISSA EVANS. Melissa grew up in the Lakes Region area and attended college at Loyola University in New Orleans where she received her B.A. in Political Science and Marketing. While she’s not at work, she is running her business GEM LOUNGE JEWELRY which is a Maine Made handcrafted jewelry company made of genuine and eco-friendly materials. Melissa enjoys traveling, cooking, snowboarding, watching football, and being at her camp in Northern Maine whenever possible.
EPA Final National Rule Issued
Does your company produce, or import, any products with manufactured wood components? (Think adjustable bases or furniture pieces among other products.) If so, then you should become familiar with the Environmental Protection Agency’s final rule regarding formaldehyde emissions associated with manufactured wood such as particle board, plywood and the like. New label obligations as well as compliance with emissions standards become effective in 2017, meaning that each company needs to carefully consult with its wood suppliers and assess very soon whether a redesign of its products is necessary. Moreover, record-keeping requirements will soon be imposed upon each company in the stream of commerce. CONTACT Ms. Mattiace for additional information at 1-877-481-0734.
IMPORTANT Massachusetts Policy Changes
Massachusetts is currently reviewing their bedding, upholstered furniture and stuffed toy regulations and has determined that in accordance with M.G.L C. 94, § 271 and/or 105 CMR 620.000 they can require licensing per manufacturing location, just like the rest of the states currently do. Their past interpretation of allowing one license for all of a company’s manufacturing facilities will no longer be allowed, and upon renewal will require a separate application per facility for a fee of $300.00 for each license.
The Importer or Wholesale Dealer must be licensed if the manufacturer is not.
Legal Label is working with MA to ensure proper licensing for each of our clients.
Please note, MA has changed their expiration dates for all new licenses to one year from date of issue (as opposed to 6/30 annually.)
If you need help understanding these changes please contact Legal Label.
Virginia has changed their application
Virginia (VA) has changed their application for Upholstered Furniture Manufacturers, Bedding Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors, Re-upholsterers, Renovators, and Sanitizers to a one page application. If you need a new VA license for any of these license types, contact Legal Label today.
U.S Senate Updates Legislation
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
The U.S. Housed passed a bill to update the TSCA, which governs the use of chemicals in consumer products, followed by the U.S. Senate unanimously passing the legislation, and will soon be sent to President Obama, whom is expected to sign this update into law.
This legislation includes a “grandfather” provision allowing state chemical laws or regulations that were already in place before 4/22/2016, (such as CA’s Prop 65) to remain in place. States will still be able to target specific chemicals, but the EPA will preempt any previous action that as occurred after 4/22/2016. Pending actions will need to wait for EPA review. This may take several years to be able to implement this new legislation. ISPA will be involved with this work and will provide updates. More from ISPA
Pennsylvania Variance
Do you know that PA requires a variance for any term not listed in their regulations?
Even if you have an existing license, if you’re using terms on your law label that are not listed in the Pennsylvania Regulations, you need to file a variance application. Some of the common terms that require a variance are:
- Batting
- Blended Fiber Batting
- Cotton (by itself)
- Olefin
- Pad
- Polypropylene Fiber
- Polystyrene Foam Beads
- Resonated
- Visco Elastic
If you’re not sure if your terms are accepted in PA, or if your law label has changed since your initial application, contact us for help with this complicated requirement. It’s always a good idea to have us periodically review your law labels to ensure they are still in compliance with changing regulations. CONTACT US
OK, MA, WV Renewals Due
Oklahoma, Massachusetts, and West Virginia Renewals are due by June 30th. If Legal Label is handling your renewals, we have already submitted all the necessary paperwork, and your 2017 OK and WV licenses have likely already been uploaded to your Client Portal. Contact your Account Manager with questions.
Updated Law Label Manual Available Now
Legal Label, Inc., in partnership with The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA), has just released another updated and expanded electronic version of the Manual of Labeling Laws. You’ll find an expanded section on toys, sample toy label, sample children’s tracking label, changes to charts, states info and more. The publication is an indispensable tool that helps mattress manufacturers navigate the complexities of labeling their products for sale in different states. MORE
Renewals due June 30, 2016
OK, MA, and WV renewals are due June 30th. If Legal Label, Inc. is handling your renewals, we have already submitted your renewal paperwork, and in some cases, have already uploaded your new license(s) to your account on legallabel.com.