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According to The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Monday Economic Report this week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index rose 0.4% last month, up 3.5% from a year ago in March. The index for shelter and gasoline rose in March and combined, contributed to over half of the monthly increase. […] The post Inflation Report Rattles Consumer Sentiment and Small Business Optimism Indices appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled Ghostbed Natural mattresses, model number beginning with 13GBNAT or Natural, due to fire hazard. The mattresses violate the smoldering ignition requirements of the Part 1632 federal mattress flammability regulation. This recall covers mattresses sold on GhostBed.com, GhostBedNatural.com and other websites from June 2021 through March 2023. […] The post CPSC Recalls GhostBed Natural Mattresses appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

On April 11th, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) rejected MRCs proposed program plan a second time and requested additional information. MRC has 60 days to submit another revised plan to DEQ for review. DEQ has 45 days to review the plan. If To keep up with our progress, consider subscribing to MRCs Oregon […] The post MRC Revised Plan in Oregon Rejected appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

The California Assembly last week amended SB 707, which would create a manufacturer-funded recycling program for textiles (defined to include apparel and textile articles). Pursuant to ISPAs request, the amended bill continues to exclude materials managed under MRCs California mattress recycling program (which includes mattresses, foundations and futons). ISPA is working with the bill’s proponents […] The post Californias Textile Recycling Bill Amended; Continues to Exclude Mattresses, Foundations and Futons appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

Do you sell packaged products under your brand name in California, Colorado or Oregon Then your company likely has a legal obligation to register with the Circular Action Alliance (CAA), a nonprofit Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) dedicated to implementing extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws for paper and packaging across the United States. Registration is free […] The post Brand Owners of Packaged Products Sold in California, Colorado and Oregon Must Register with Circular Action Alliance by July 1, 2024 appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

Following publication of the final climate reporting rules issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) earlier this month (reported on in the last Insider), two oil-field-services companies promptly sued the SEC and requested that the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals stay enforcement of the final rule, which the court granted. This is the […] The post U.S. Appeals Court Temporarily Halts SEC Climate-Disclosure Rules appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

According to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Monday Economic Report for this week, the number of manufacturing job openings in the U.S. decreased in February as did the number of hires, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Manufacturers hired 330,000 workers in February, down from 383,000 in January and […] The post Manufacturing job openings decrease, Factory orders surprise on the up-side appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...