Use of secondhand materials, restrictions - label contents.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 421.038
in effect421.038. Use of secondhand materials, restrictions — label contents. — 1. Bedding may not be manufactured in whole, or in part, from any secondhand material unless such material has been sanitized, germicidally treated or cleaned by a method approved by the department.
2. All bedding containing material that is sanitized, germicidally treated or cleaned in accordance with subsection 1 of this section shall bear a clear and conspicuous label that states:
"THIS BEDDING CONTAINS PREVIOUSLY USED MATERIALS WHICH HAVE BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED IN A REASONABLE MANNER TO KILL GERMS AND INSECTS AND TO PREVENT INFECTION."
In addition, such label shall state:
(1) The specific methods of sanitizing, germicidal treatment or cleaning applied;
(2) The date on which the article was sanitized, treated or cleaned;
(3) The name, address and permit number of the person applying the sanitizing, treatment or cleaning; and
(4) Specifically which materials or articles have been sanitized, treated or cleaned.
(L. 1999 H.B. 316, et al. § 15)
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=421.038Fetched: 10/17/2026