Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 16 - Commercial Practices |
Chapter I - Federal Trade Commission |
SubChapter B - Guides and Trade Practice Rules |
Part 253 - GUIDES FOR THE FEATHER AND DOWN PRODUCTS INDUSTRY |
§ 253.9 - Secondhand filling material.
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(a) An industry product which contains any filling material which has previously been used should not be offered for sale unless a clear and conspicuous disclosure of that fact is made on the label thereof and in all advertising and invoices relating to such product.
(b) In making the disclosure referred to in paragraph (a) of this section the term
secondhand may be used. However, such terms asreworked, reprocessed, or terms of similar import should not be used unless they are accompanied by a clear and conspicuous statement that such material is not new or has previously been used. [Guide 9]