International Association of Bedding and Furniture Law Officials (IABFLO)
Uniform Registry Number System & Licensing Guidelines
IABFLO Model Law
How to Find URN Number on Mattress Law Label
Step-by-step metrology guide to locating, reading, and decoding the Uniform Registry Number on statutory bedding tags.
Statutory Inspection Guide
Direct answer summary
The Uniform Registry Number (URN) is located on the white Tyvek statutory law label permanently stitched into the mattress perimeter seam, usually at the foot of the bed. It appears directly below the header 'UNDER PENALTY OF LAW THIS TAG NOT TO BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY THE CONSUMER' in the format 'REG. NO. [STATE]-[NUMBER] ([PLANT_LOCATION])'. This alphanumeric code identifies the exact licensed manufacturing facility registered under IABFLO regulations.
Key points
URN is printed in the format: REG. NO. [STATE]-[NUMBER] ([PLANT_LOCATION]).
Identifies the specific licensed factory where the mattress was assembled.
Allows consumers to verify true manufacturer pedigree independently of brand marketing.
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Law Label & Material Audit
Inspect the physical law label tag, decode the state Uniform Registry Number (URN), and review certified material percentages under CPSC 16 CFR Part 1633.
What the law tag tells you
Uniform Law Label & Material Deconstruction
Under FTC 16 CFR Part 303 and IABFLO uniform law label standards, bedding manufacturers must disclose exact net filling weights using standardized generic fiber terms. Marketing buzzwords are prohibited under federal penalty.
▲ Sewn Into Seam (Tyvek Substrate) ▲
UNDER PENALTY OF LAW THIS TAG NOT TO BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY THE CONSUMER
ALL NEW MATERIAL CONSISTING OF
POLYURETHANE FOAM PAD55%
RESIN-TREATED COTTON BATTING25%
RAYON FIBER / WOOL CHAR BARRIER20%
Net Filling Weight (Excluding Steel Springs)
Uniform Registry Number (Click to decode)
REG. NO. UT-12345 (FL)
Certification is made by the manufacturer that the materials in this article are described in accordance with law.
Manufacture Date:04/2026
Plant Facility:Tampa, FL
Legal Entity:Saatva Inc. / Bedding Industries of America (BIA)
16 CFR Part 1633 Prototype: STV-115-HYB-2026Inspect →
Physical Tag Dimensions: 2.75" × 3.75" (Meets IABFLO 2.5" × 3.0" min)
What the tag number means
REG. NO. UT-12345 (FL)
Issuing State
UT (Utah)
Registry Sequence
#12345
Plant Location
FL (Florida)
IABFLO 31-State Reciprocity: The issuing state (UT) participates in the Uniform Law Label system. This single registration permits lawful commercial distribution across all 31 regulated US bedding jurisdictions without duplicate state tags.
Specifications
Recorded specifications
Values and benchmarks recorded for this question.
| Specification | Measured value | Benchmark | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory Header Requirement | UNDER PENALTY OF LAW... | Mandatory 1/8" Bold Capital Letters | pass |
| URN Code Syntax | REG. NO. XX-XXXXX (YY) | Canonical IABFLO Format | pass |
| Tag Substrate Material | Tyvek / Spunbonded Olefin | Tear-Proof Permanent Substrate | pass |
| Minimum Tag Dimensions | 2.5" x 3.0" Statutory Minimum | CPSC / FTC Legal Standard | pass |
Standards reference: Benchmarks derived from ASTM D3574 (flexible cellular foam), CPSC 16 CFR 1633 (open flame flammability), and clinical capillary closing thresholds (32.0 mmHg).
Checklist
Consumer Safety & Chemical Verification Protocol
Step-by-step physical inspection procedure for flame barrier integrity and law label compliance.
- 01
Locate Perimeter Seams
Search the bottom edge tape seams on all four sides of the mattress.
Watch for: Do not confuse promotional care labels with the statutory white Tyvek law tag.
- 02
Identify Registration Line
Read the line beginning with REG. NO. to extract the issuing state and plant letters.
Watch for: Never tear or detach the tag; detachment voids warranty inspection rights.
- 03
Cross-Reference IABFLO Database
Query the state Department of Agriculture or IABFLO registry to find the factory name.
Watch for: Avoid relying on verbal claims from third-party marketplace sellers.
Sources
Sources for this answer
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
16 CFR Part 303