Tech Watch: CPSC Publishes Final Rule for Flammability of Clothing Textiles 16 CFR 1610
On 25 October 2023, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published in the Federal Register the final rule (FR) 16 CFR 1610 revising the Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles. The revisions clarify existing provisions, expand permissible equipment and materials for testing, and update equipment requirements that are outdated.
The following are key revisions:
- Stop thread specifications
- Stop thread supply means 3-ply, white, mercerized, 100% cotton sewing thread, with a Tex size of 40 ±5
- Burn code classification
- Added clarification that SFBB poi and SFBB poi* are not considered a base burn for determining Class 2 and 3 fabrics
- Removed just the burn time in seconds, without accompanying codes SF, BB, etc
- Refurbishing
- Dry cleaning: Add hydrocarbon solvents as an alternative to Perchloroethylene
- Laundering: Update procedure to reference the AATCC LP1-2021
- Washing conforms to the provisions in section 9.2 and 9.4, and the provisions for “(1) Normal” and “(IV) Hot” in Table 1, Standard Washing Machine Parameters, of LP1- 2021; and
- Drying conforms to the provisions in section 12.2(A), and the provisions for “(Aiii) Permanent Press” in Table VI, Standard Tumble Dryer Parameters, of LP1-2021
The final rule will become effective on 22 April 2024.
Source: Final rule - Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles
For questions and additional information, please contact Dr. Pratik Ichhaporia (pratikichhaporia@eurofinsus.com,+1-669-837-2257) or David Hong (David.Hong@cpt.eurofinscn.com).