16 CFR part 1630
Standard for the Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs (FF 1-70)
On CPSC's GCC listOn CPSC's third-party testing list
Scope
GCC list: Carpets and rugs used as floor coverings with one dimension greater than 6 ft (1.83 m) and surface area greater than 24 sq ft (2.23 m2). One-of-a-kind rugs (antique, Oriental, hide) may be excluded from testing.
Third-party testing list: Large carpets and rugs (one dimension > 6 ft and area > 24 sq ft) that are children's products.
Certificate and testing
- The rule is on CPSC's list of rules requiring a General Certificate of Conformity.
- Third-party testing by a CPSC-accepted lab applies for children's products, with a Children's Product Certificate.
- Lab accreditation scope paragraph: 16 CFR 1112.15(b)(24).
eFiling citation codes
Codes from CPSC's citation list that go on the certificate in the Registry.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1630 | 16 CFR 1630 Standard for the Surface Flammability of Carpets And Rugs |
Product types that use this rule
Sources
- CPSC list: rules requiring a GCC
- CPSC list: rules requiring third-party testing
- eCFR: 16 CFR part 1630
- CPSC business guidance
Last verified 2026-10-18; pending review by a compliance consultant. General information, not legal advice. Confirm with your lab and attorney.