With 2024 in the rear-view mirror, we’ve put together a quick refresher on all the biggest news in the law label industry to prepare you for the year ahead. The ALL team is excited to support your law label needs in 2025!
Big Changes for Stuffed Toys in PA
Pennsylvania now allows stuffed toys to be made with recycled filling materials. The state will require these types of products to note the use of recycled materials on the label.
If the stuffed toy contains recycled materials, the label cannot state “All New Material.” Importantly, this contradicts the requirements of Ohio and Massachusetts which require that recycled material be called “All New Material” if undergoing melting and re-extrusion.
Originally Pennsylvania suggested a two-label solution, where a stuffed toy with recycled fill would have a PA-specific "Recycled" label with the PA URN as well as an OH/MA "All New Material" label with the OH/MA URN. However, we received word from Ohio that they will not accept this approach.
Thus, there is currently no way to label recycled materials that would allow one uniform law label in PA, OH, and MA. We are conferring with state officials and will reach out with details.
Company Updates
New ALL Website Design
Compliance isn’t always simple—but with our fresh website design, it’s simpler than ever to get peace of mind that your products are fully compliant. We hope you find it even easier to see your compliance status, understand your next steps, and get support from the ALL team.
Our Labeling Team Keeps Growing
We're always looking for top talent to join our team of compliance experts. In 2024 we onboarded a new labeling design specialist to spearhead all label design for ALL and GRS customers.
Webinars: Stay Ahead of the Curve
Want to get a crash course in compliance? The ALL/GRS team regularly hosts virtual events covering the hottest topics facing the industry, like:
- Law Labels and Registration 101
- Utah’s Online Visibility Requirements
- Canadian Labels
Grab your tickets to upcoming events, and subscribe to our calendar to stay informed about new learning opportunities.
Conference Recaps
The ALL/GRS team attended some great conferences and industry events throughout 2024! We put together some quick recaps in case you weren’t able to attend.
IABFLO International Annual Conference 2024
As long-time IABFLO partners, we were excited to give a presentation at this year’s conference on correcting non-compliant labels in the marketplace. Other topics of note included transitions to online licensing systems, recycled materials, and online law label requirements.
ICPHSO Annual Meeting and Training Symposium 2024
Our team’s participation at the ICPHSO 2024 conference encompassed exhibition, sponsorship, and presentation. In our "The Push and Pull of Sustainability" presentation, we explored the delicate balance between regulatory obligations and stakeholder expectations in achieving sustainability goals.
JPMA Summit 2024
As relatively new members of Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), we were excited to attend the organization’s annual Summit for the first time. Highlights included tips on Truth in Advertising, legal best practices for manufacturers, and PFAS bans.
ICFA Elevate 2024
The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) conference provided our team with a unique perspective of the outdoor furnishings industry. One of the main issues discussed was the new and proposed rules regarding PFAS.
ISPA EXPO 2024
The International Sleep Products Association’s ISPA EXPO is the largest, most comprehensive, exhibition in the mattress industry. The ALL/GRS team was privileged to connect with the people, products, ideas, and opportunities that set the pace for the mattress industry’s future.
What to Know Heading into 2025
The law label industry is always moving and shaking! The ALL team put together these helpful guides to help you step confidently into 2025.
What Type of Label Does My Product Need?
In this guide we explore common labels that may be required in addition to law labels, and what types of products need them.
Corrective Labeling: What to Do When Your Law Label Has a Mistake
Law label errors open you up to potential fines and violations, but you might not need an entirely new label! Read up on the benefits of corrective labeling.
Law Label Materials: Why Do They Matter?
The material that your label is made of can spell the difference between compliance and costly fines. This guide covers common law label materials, the types of products they are useful for, and how American Law Label can support your label needs.
Approved Law Label Materials: Tyvek® vs. Tritext
Do you want to simply meet state requirements, or do you want to go above and beyond for consumers? Here we explore two popular law label materials accepted by states: Tyvek® and Tritext.
Tip-Over Safety Labels: Is Your Clothing Storage Product Compliant?
Each year, there is increased scrutiny for the manufacturers, importers and retailers of clothing storage units to protect children from the risk of tip-over. Here are the standards to be aware of.
European Chemical Standards: What are ROHS and REACH?
If you sell stuffed articles in Europe, ROHS and REACH are two standards that will affect your products moving forward.
Stuffed Article Inspections
What do law label inspectors look for? In this third part of GRS’ three-part inspection guide, we cover the law label design violations that may get your product pulled from shelves.
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