International Association of Bedding and Furniture Law Officials (IABFLO)
Uniform Registry Number System & Licensing Guidelines
IABFLO Model Law
Traces Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) manufacturing facilities via statutory URN codes across Georgia, Ohio, and North Carolina.
Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) operates dozens of manufacturing plants across the United States. A mattress labeled under Serta, Beautyrest, or Simmons displays an SSB plant code within its Uniform Registry Number. Common plant codes include GA-002134 (Atlanta, GA headquarters facility), OH-004312 (Columbus, OH plant), and NC-003291 (Charlotte, NC plant), verifying authentic domestic factory production.
SSB law labels display domestic plant origin codes across major regional manufacturing hubs.
Key plant identifiers include GA (Georgia), OH (Ohio), NC (North Carolina), and TX (Texas).
All SSB domestic facilities adhere strictly to CPSC 16 CFR Part 1633 calorimeter standards.
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Inspect the physical law label tag, decode the state Uniform Registry Number (URN), and review certified material percentages under CPSC 16 CFR Part 1633.
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.
UNDER PENALTY OF LAW THIS TAG NOT TO BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY THE CONSUMER
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Certification is made by the manufacturer that the materials in this article are described in accordance with law.
Specifications
Values and benchmarks recorded for this question.
| Specification | Measured value | Benchmark | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Parent | Serta Simmons Bedding LLC | Major US Bedding Conglomerate | pass |
| Primary Facility Codes | GA-002134, OH-004312, NC-003291 | Active IABFLO Facilities | pass |
| Flame Barrier Standard | FlameGuard Fiberblocker Technology | 100% Fiberglass-Free | pass |
| State Bedding Compliance | 100% Multi-State Reciprocity | Licensed Across All 50 States | 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
Step-by-step physical inspection procedure for flame barrier integrity and law label compliance.
Locate the URN string on the white Tyvek label stitched to the bottom border.
Watch for: Do not detach the label if you plan to utilize the 10-year warranty.
Read the state code in parentheses to confirm which state facility assembled the unit.
Watch for: Avoid refurbished beds with sanitized yellow tags sold as new.
Ensure the mattress model name matches official Serta or Beautyrest catalog registrations.
Watch for: Never buy mattresses with severed or obscured law labels.
Sources
Read the source documents behind the thresholds, measurements, and policy details used here.
International Association of Bedding and Furniture Law Officials (IABFLO)
IABFLO Model Law
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
16 CFR Part 1633