421.038. Use of secondhand materials, restrictions--label contents. - Missouri Statutes

Use of secondhand materials, restrictions--label contents.

421.038. 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, germicidallytreated or cleaned in accordance with subsection 1 of this section shallbear a clear and conspicuous label that states:

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

In addition, such label shall state:

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

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

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

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

(L. 1999 H.B. 316, et al. § 15)