Use it for this.
Classifying the first federal flammability and certificate questions for apparel intended for U.S. sale before reading the current rule text
What the source establishes.
CPSC's current page distinguishes general wearing apparel, vinyl plastic film, children's sleepwear, infant garments, and tight-fitting sleepwear, links the governing CFR parts, and publishes certificate citation guidance for the listed routes.
The linked responsible-body page states the jurisdiction and requirements summarized in this record.
What this record does not prove.
The gateway is not a product classification, complete rule matrix, test plan, laboratory acceptance, certificate, label review, import filing, or legal opinion. Requirements depend on the actual product, age, size, material, treatment, components, use, claims, destination, manufacture, and current law; verify the rule text and qualified evidence before release.
A reachable official source can verify identity, stated scope, and access. It cannot silently become an audit of workmanship, delivery, labor conditions, or suitability for your project.
A record that can age in public.
New checks are appended rather than replacing earlier states. The latest source review is due by October 14, 2026.
- Baseline publishedInitial public evidence record established from the source check.
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Terms attached to this record.
- CPSC clothing flammability
- 16 CFR 1610
- 16 CFR 1615
- 16 CFR 1616
- children sleepwear
- tight fitting pajamas
- flammable fabrics act
- apparel compliance United States