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To provide additional insights essential to industry success, ISPA is about to launch its Bedding Industry Optimism Index, which will regularly survey members of the industry about whether they think business conditions in the bedding market are improving, staying the same or declining. We urge any company (including non-ISPA members) that assembles mattresses (including foamers […] The post Sign Up to Participate in New ISPA Bedding Industry Optimism Index appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) from enforcing COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements it had imposed on large employers (those having more than 100 employees). The Court ruled that OSHA likely did not have the legal authority to impose these mandates. This decision does not directly […] The post Supreme Court Blocks OSHA COVID-19 Mandates appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

With state legislatures returning to work in January, it appears that 2022 will be another active year for legislation that could affect the mattress industry. Below is a summary of several developments from the past 2 weeks. FLAME RETARDANTS* Delaware Amends Flame Retardant Bill HB 77 was introduced last year to limit the use of […] The post State Legislative Developments appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

According to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Monday Economic Report for this week, retail sales fell 1.9% in December, the first decline since July. The data declined across the board, suggesting that Americans pulled back in their spending at years end. Excluding motor vehicles and parts and gasoline stations, retail sales fell 2.5% in […] The post December Retail Sales Down, Consumer Sentiment Falls in January appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

As we reported last summer, the NY legislature passed a flame retardant bill (S 4630-B) that would prohibit the use of intentionally added halogenated, organophosphorus, organonitrogen and nanoscale FRs in mattresses, as well as upholstered furniture and electronic displays, sold after January 1, 2024. This bill posed several problems for mattress manufacturers because it covered […] The post NY Governor Hochul Signs Flame Retardant Bill into Law, With Changes appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

As previously reported, the Senate confirmed Richard Trumka Jr. on November 16 to the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC). Trumka is a Democrat who formerly served as General Counsel and Staff Director for the House Oversight Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy. His term will run through October 2028. With his confirmation, the CPSC has […] The post Trumka Jr. Begins Tenure As CSPC Commissioner appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

ISPA EXPOlooks forward to bringing the industry together March 8-10, 2022 in Orlando, FL. To promote the safety and well-being of everyone involved, ISPA EXPO will require all participants to either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test administered no more than 2 days prior to arrival. For these […] The post ISPA EXPO Requires COVID-19 Vaccine or Negative COVID-19 Test appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...