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Missouri · Through 2026 legislative session (floor)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 421.038: Use of secondhand materials, restrictions — label contents.

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  1. Title XXVI - TRADE AND COMMERCE
  2. Chapter 421 - Mattresses

1. Bedding may not be manufactured in whole, or in part, from any secondhand material unless such material has been sanitized, germicidally treated or cleaned by a method approved by the department.

2. All bedding containing material that is sanitized, germicidally treated or cleaned in accordance with subsection 1 of this section shall bear a clear and conspicuous label that states:

"THIS BEDDING CONTAINS PREVIOUSLY USED MATERIALS WHICH HAVE BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED IN A REASONABLE MANNER TO KILL GERMS AND INSECTS AND TO PREVENT INFECTION."

In addition, such label shall state:

(1) The specific methods of sanitizing, germicidal treatment or cleaning applied;

(2) The date on which the article was sanitized, treated or cleaned;

(3) The name, address and permit number of the person applying the sanitizing, treatment or cleaning; and

(4) Specifically which materials or articles have been sanitized, treated or cleaned.

Collected 2026-09-03T22:23:28Z. Source file · JSON

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