This consumer safety specification establishes design requirements, testing requirements and methods, and requirements for labeling for full-size and non-full-size crib mattresses. Crib mattress produced after the approval date of this specification shall be deemed non-compliant unless it conforms to all requirements described by the specification. The standard covers calibration and standardization, test methods, and marking and labeling.

1.1 This consumer safety specification establishes design requirements, testing requirements and methods, and requirements for labeling for full-size and non-full-size crib mattresses.

1.2 No crib mattress produced after the approval date of this consumer safety specification shall, either by label or other means, indicate compliance with this specification unless it conforms to all requirements contained herein.

1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.