{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-125-90","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-125-90","heading":"Law labels conforming to the Virginia law","body":"A. Every importer of and every person manufacturing a new item of bedding or upholstered furniture shall attach securely thereto a substantial white cloth tag (law label) or equivalent, visible on the outside covering of such item and not less than six square inches in size, upon which shall be plainly stamped or printed, in English, the name and address of the manufacturer, importer, or distributor, the registration number of the manufacturer or importer, the kind of filling material used therein, a statement that the filling materials are new, and the number of the permit issued to the person sterilizing any new feathers, hair, or down in such item.\n\nB. Law labels for new bedding and upholstered furniture shall be securely attached to the article or filling material at the point of manufacture, in a position where they can be conveniently examined. Law labels shall contain no advertising matter, nor anything that detracts or is likely to detract from the required statements. No mark, tag, sticker, or any other device shall be placed upon law labels by any dealer or any other person in such a way as to cover the required statements. No one may possess such law labels outside that facility unless by prior approval of the commissioner for correction purposes.\n\nC. Any person sanitizing, remaking, renovating, or reupholstering any secondhand item of bedding or upholstered furniture, or manufacturing any item of bedding or upholstered furniture containing any shoddy or secondhand filling material, shall attach securely to it a substantial yellow cloth tag or equivalent (law label), visible on the outside of such item and not less than six square inches in size, upon which shall be stamped or printed, in English, the kind of filling materials used therein, a statement that the item or filling materials are secondhand, and the number of the permit issued to the person who sanitized such item or filling material. This requirement shall not apply to mattresses that contain a shoddy pad unless it otherwise contains secondhand filling materials.\n\nD. Any person shipping or delivering filling material, however contained, shall have conspicuously attached thereto a law label upon which shall be stamped or printed, as provided in § 32.1-219 of the Code of Virginia or as provided in this chapter, the kind of material, whether the material is new or secondhand, the name, address, and registration number of the manufacturer or importer, and the permit number of the person who sterilized or sanitized such material.\n\nE. The stamp or print on law labels required by this section shall be in type not less than three millimeters in height.\n\nF. It shall be unlawful to use any false or misleading statement, term or designation on any tag required by this chapter or to remove, deface or alter, or to attempt to remove, deface or alter any such tag or the statement of filling materials made thereon, prior to retail sale.\n\nG. No person shall use or have in his possession with intent to use any tag provided for in this chapter unless such person holds a license or permit issued to him pursuant to this chapter. No person shall sell, give or in any way provide such law labels to anyone who does not have a license, or permit issued to him pursuant to this chapter, or is not allowed to use such a tag pursuant to this provision.\n\n(Specific law label requirements contained in Attachments 1 through 7)\n\nATTACHMENT 1\n\nTHE FOLLOWING LABELS COMPLY WITH THE VIRGINIA LAW\n\nNO. 1\n\nWHITE LABEL FOR ALL NEW MATERIAL\n\nFor Filling Material NOT Requiring Sterilization\n\nSPACE TO ATTACH →\n\nIn bold, black ink, minimum type size 3mm in height\n\n→\n\nSpace for description of filling material.\n\nPrinting to be in English using capital letters\n\nnot less than 3mm in height\n\n→\n\nSee NOTE (3) at bottom of page. →\n\nRequired in Virginia →\n\n\"Date of Delivery\" line of Manufacturer's stock  information, etc., here.\n\n→\n\n_____________________________________\n\nUNDER PENALTY OF LAW THIS TAG NOT TO BE REMOVED  EXCEPT BY CONSUMER\n\n_____________________________________\n\nALL NEW MATERIAL\n\nCONSISTING OF\n\n_____________________________________\n\nREG. NO.\n\n_____________________________________\n\nCertification is made by the manufacturer\n\nthat the materials in this article are\n\ndescribed in accordance with law.\n\n_____________________________________\n\nMADE BY\n\n(NAME OF MANUFACTURER OR VENDOR)\n\n(ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER OR VENDOR)\n\nDate of Delivery ___________________________\n\n(Additional Information)\n\nNote:\n\n(1) All above printing in black ink on white vellum cloth or a material of comparable quality, which shall not flake out when abraded.\n\n(2) Size of label: Exclusive of the portion required to affix the tag to the article, the minimum size of the tag shall be not less than (six) square inches, but may be greater as the need demands.\n\n(3) Virginia approves and recognizes the uniform registry number and will accept the registration number issued by another state, if registrant so desires, providing such registration follows the policy of uniform registration. This policy is intended to benefit the registrant by requiring but one registration to be imprinted on the law label used, regardless of where merchandise may be shipped. The registration number shall be preceded by name of state (may be abbreviated) issuing REG. NO. and if factory is located in another state than that issuing REG. NO., then name of state in which factory is located shall follow the registration number in parenthesis.\n\nATTACHMENT 2\n\nNO. 2\n\nWHITE LABEL FOR ALL NEW MATERIAL\n\nArticleS WITH EXTRA CUSHIONS AS AN\n\nINTEGRAL PART OF UNIT\n\nFor Filling Material NOT Requiring Sterilization\n\nSPACE TO ATTACH →\n\nIn bold, black ink, minimum type size 3mm in height\n\n→\n\nSpace for description of filling material.\n\nPrinting to be in English using capital letters\n\nnot less than 3mm in height\n\n→\n\nSee NOTE (3) at bottom of page. →\n\nRequired in Virginia →\n\n\"Date of Delivery\" line of Manufacturer's stock  information, etc., here.\n\n→\n\n_____________________________________\n\nUNDER PENALTY OF LAW THIS TAG NOT TO BE REMOVED  EXCEPT BY CONSUMER\n\n_____________________________________\n\nALL NEW MATERIAL\n\nCONSISTING OF\n\nBODY\n\nCUSHIONS\n\n_____________________________________\n\nREG. NO.\n\n_____________________________________\n\nCertification is made by the manufacturer\n\nthat the materials in this article are\n\ndescribed in accordance with law.\n\n_____________________________________\n\nMADE BY\n\n(NAME OF MANUFACTURER OR VENDOR)\n\n(ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER OR VENDOR)\n\nDate of Delivery ___________________________\n\n(Additional Information)\n\nNote:\n\n(1) All above printing in black ink on white vellum cloth or a material of comparable quality, which shall not flake out when abraded.\n\n(2) Size of label: Exclusive of the portion required to affix the tag to the article, the minimum size of the tag shall be not less than (six) square inches, but may be greater as the need demands.\n\n(3) Virginia approves and recognizes the uniform registry number and will accept the registration number issued by another state, if registrant so desires, providing such registration follows the policy of uniform registration. This policy is intended to benefit the registrant by requiring but one registration to be imprinted on the law label used, regardless of where merchandise may be shipped. The registration number shall be preceded by name of state (may be abbreviated) issuing REG. NO. and if factory is located in another state than that issuing REG. NO., then name of state in which factory is located shall follow the registration number in parenthesis.\n\nATTACHMENT 3\n\nNO. 3\n\nWHITE LABEL FOR ALL NEW MATERIAL\n\nFor Animal and Fowl and Any Other Filling Material Requiring Sterilization\n\nSPACE TO ATTACH →\n\nIn bold, black ink, minimum type size 3mm in height\n\n→\n\nSpace for description of filling material.\n\nPrinting to be in English using capital letters\n\nnot less than 3mm in height\n\n→\n\nSee NOTE (3) at bottom of page. →\n\nRequired in Virginia →\n\n\"Date of Delivery\" line of Manufacturer's stock  information, etc., here.\n\n→\n\n_____________________________________\n\nUNDER PENALTY OF LAW THIS TAG NOT TO BE REMOVED  EXCEPT BY CONSUMER\n\n_____________________________________\n\nALL NEW MATERIAL\n\nCONSISTING OF\n\n_____________________________________\n\nREG. NO.           PERMIT  NO.\n\n_____________________________________\n\nCertification is made by the manufacturer\n\nthat the materials in this article are\n\ndescribed in accordance with law.\n\n_______________\n\nCONTENTS\n\nSTERILIZED\n\n_____________________________________\n\nMADE BY\n\n(NAME OF MANUFACTURER OR VENDOR)\n\n(ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER OR VENDOR)\n\nDate of Delivery ___________________________\n\n(Additional Information)\n\nNote:\n\n(1) All above printing in black ink on white vellum cloth or a material of comparable quality, which shall not flake out when abraded.\n\n(2) Size of label: Exclusive of the portion required to affix the tag to the article, the minimum size of the tag shall be not less than (six) square inches, but may be greater as the need demands.\n\n(3) Virginia approves and recognizes the uniform registry number and will accept the registration number issued by another state, if registrant so desires, providing such registration follows the policy of uniform registration. This policy is intended to benefit the registrant by requiring but one registration to be imprinted on the law label used, regardless of where merchandise may be shipped. The registration number shall be preceded by name of state (may be abbreviated) issuing REG. NO. and if factory is located in another state than that issuing REG. NO., then name of state in which factory is located shall follow the registration number in parenthesis.\n\n(4) Virginia will accept the PERMIT NO. issued by another state if applicant so desires providing approval is granted and a Virginia Sterilization Permit is issued to applicant bearing such number.\n\nATTACHMENT 4\n\nNO. 4\n\nYELLOW LABEL FOR ARTICLES THAT HAVE BEEN REMADE AND\n\nRENOVATED FOR CONSUMER AND THAT CONTAIN\n\nSECONDHAND MATERIAL IN WHOLE OR IN PART\n\nIf new filling material has been added, state type in space provided\n\nSPACE TO ATTACH →\n\nIn bold, black ink, minimum type size 3mm in height\n\n→\n\nSpace for description of filling material.\n\nPrinting to be in English using capital letters\n\nnot less than 3mm in height\n\n→\n\nRegistration number or name of person or firm that  renovated article →\n\n_____________________________________\n\nUNDER PENALTY OF LAW THIS TAG NOT TO BE REMOVED  EXCEPT BY CONSUMER\n\n_____________________________________\n\nThis article contains the same material received from  the owner, to which has been added the following New material.\n\n_____________________________________\n\nThe following work has been done:\n\nYES    NO\n\n□       □     Old  covering completely removed\n\n□       □     Frame  repaired\n\n□       □     Spring  retied and/or repaired\n\nOTHER:______________________________\n\n_____________________________________\n\nREG. NO. VA.\n\n_____________________________________\n\nThis article must not be sold, it is the property of  and must be returned to:\n\nName ___________________________\n\nAddress ________________________\n\n_____________________________________\n\nREMADE AND RENOVATED BY\n\nDate ___________________________\n\n(Additional Information)\n\nNote:\n\n(1) All above printing in black ink on yellow vellum cloth or a material of comparable quality, which shall not flake out when abraded.\n\n(2) Size of label: Exclusive of the portion required to affix the tag to the article, the minimum size of the tag shall be not less than (six) square inches, but may be greater as the need demands.\n\n(3) If secondhand filling material is added instead of new, article is required to be sanitized and Law Label No. 6 shall be used stating Permit No. of person or firm doing the sanitizing.\n\nATTACHMENT 5\n\nNO. 5\n\nYELLOW LABEL FOR ARTICLES CONTAINING\n\nALL SECONDHAND MATERIAL OFFERED\n\nFOR SALE OR RENT \"AS IS\"\n\nREQUIRED TO BE SANITIZED\n\nSPACE TO ATTACH →\n\nIn bold, black ink, minimum type size 3mm in height\n\n→\n\nSpace for description of filling material.\n\nPrinting to be in English using capital letters\n\nnot less than 3mm in height\n\n→\n\nPermit number of person or firm who sanitized\n\nArticle →\n\nRequired in Virginia →\n\n_____________________________________\n\nUNDER PENALTY OF LAW THIS TAG NOT TO BE REMOVED  EXCEPT BY CONSUMER\n\n_____________________________________\n\nTHIS ARTICLE CONTAINS\n\nALL SECOND-HAND MATERIAL\n\nCONTENTS UNKNOWN\n\n_____________________________________\n\nPERMIT NO.\n\n_____________________________________\n\nCertification is made by the manufacturer\n\nthat the materials in this article are\n\ndescribed in accordance with law.\n\n________________\n\nSANITIZED\n\n_____________________________________\n\nSANITIZED BY\n\nDate Sanitized\n\n___________________________\n\n(Additional Information)\n\nNote:\n\n(1) All above printing in black ink on yellow vellum cloth or a material of comparable quality, which shall not flake out when abraded.\n\n(2) Size of label: Exclusive of the portion required to affix the tag to the article, the minimum size of the tag shall be not less than (six) square inches, but may be greater as the need demands.\n\nATTACHMENT 6\n\nNO. 6\n\nYELLOW LABEL FOR ARTICLES THAT HAVE BEEN RENOVATED\n\nFOR RESALE AND THAT CONTAIN\n\nSECONDHAND MATERIAL IN WHOLE OR IN PART\n\nREQUIRED TO BE SANITIZED\n\nSPACE TO ATTACH →\n\nIn bold, black ink, minimum type size 3mm in height\n\n→\n\nSpace for description of filling material.\n\nPrinting to be in English using capital letters\n\nnot less than 3mm in height\n\n→\n\nRegistration number of person or firm who\n\nrenovated article. Permit number of person or firm who  sanitized article\n\n→\n\nRequired in Virginia →\n\n_____________________________________\n\nUNDER PENALTY OF LAW THIS TAG NOT TO BE REMOVED  EXCEPT BY CONSUMER\n\n_____________________________________\n\nTHIS ARTICLE CONTAINS\n\nSECOND HAND MATERIAL\n\nTO WHICH HAS BEEN ADDED\n\n_____________________________________\n\nREG. NO.           PERMIT  NO.\n\n_____________________________________\n\nCertification is made by the manufacturer\n\nthat the materials in this article are\n\ndescribed in accordance with the law.\n\n_____________________________________\n\nCONTENTS\n\nSANITIZED\n\n_____________________________________\n\nREMADE AND RENOVATED BY\n\nRENOVATOR NAME__________________\n\nRENOVATOR ADDRESS_______________\n\nDate Sanitized\n\n___________________________\n\n(Additional Information)\n\nNote:\n\n(1) All above printing in black ink on white vellum cloth or a material of comparable quality, which shall not flake out when abraded.\n\n(2) Size of label: Exclusive of the portion required to affix the tag to the article, the minimum size of the tag shall be not less than (six) square inches, but may be greater as the need demands.\n\nATTACHMENT 7\n\nNO. 7\n\nWHITE LABEL FOR ALL NEW MATERIAL\n\nArticleS IMPORTED INTO THE UNITED STATES\n\nFor Filling Material NOT Requiring Sterilization\n\nSPACE TO ATTACH →\n\nIn bold, black ink, minimum type size 3mm in height\n\n→\n\nSpace for description of filling material.\n\nPrinting to be in English using capital letters\n\nnot less than 3mm in height\n\n→\n\nSee NOTE (3) at bottom of page. →\n\nRequired in Virginia →\n\n\"Date of Delivery\" line of Manufacturer's stock  information, etc., here.\n\n→\n\nName of country where factory is located\n\n→\n\n_____________________________________\n\nUNDER PENALTY OF LAW THIS TAG NOT TO BE REMOVED  EXCEPT BY CONSUMER\n\n_____________________________________\n\nALL NEW MATERIAL\n\nCONSISTING OF\n\n_____________________________________\n\nREG. NO.\n\n_____________________________________\n\nCertification is made by the manufacturer\n\nthat the materials in this article are\n\ndescribed in accordance with law.\n\n_____________________________________\n\nIMPORTED BY\n\nDate of Delivery ___________________________\n\nMADE IN\n\nNote:\n\n(1) All above printing in black ink on white vellum cloth or a material of comparable quality, which shall not flake out when abraded.\n\n(2) Size of label: Exclusive of the portion required to affix the tag to the article, the minimum size of the tag shall be not less than (six) square inches, but may be greater as the need demands.\n\n(3) Virginia approves and recognizes the uniform registry number and will accept the registration number issued by another state, if registrant so desires, providing such registration follows the policy of uniform registration. This policy is intended to benefit the registrant by requiring but one registration to be imprinted on the law label used, regardless of where merchandise may be shipped. The registration number shall be preceded by name of state (may be abbreviated) issuing REG. NO. and the two letter abbreviation of the country in which factory is located shall follow the registration number in parenthesis.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 5. Department of Health","Chapter 125. Regulations for Bedding and Upholstered Furniture Inspection Program"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter125/section90/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:49:58Z","sha256":"8f71b7016f264d0f0af1f035c6474e0d06a0d9e64ae85ddf15812397e30ee46b","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-125-80","next":"us-va/12vac5-125-100"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}