GCC Example – Mattress

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General Certificate of Conformity

1. Identification of the product covered by this certificate
   Luxe Mattress, Models #456 and 789 (Queen and King)


2. Citation to each CPSC product safety rule to which this product is being certified
   16 CFR part 1632 – Mattresses and mattress pads
   16 CFR part 1633 – Mattresses and mattress sets


3. Identification of the domestic manufacturer or importer certifying compliance of the product
   MattressSafety USA Importers
   123 Good Sleep Way
   Springfield, MA 02301
   (555) 555-5555


4. Contact information for the individual maintaining records of test results
   Mary Smith, Compliance and Quality Control
   MattressSafety USA Importers
   123 Good Sleep Way
   Springfield, MA 02301
   (555) 555-5555 ext. 99
   mary@mattresssafety101.net


5. Date and place of manufacture
   May 2023
   Guangzhou, China
   General-use products are not subject to periodic testing requirements as long as the testing unit continues to adequately represent the product being manufactured and sold.


6. Date(s) and place(s) of testing
   June 2023
   Guangzhou, China


7. Identification of any laboratory who conducted the testing
   Guangzhou Quality Labs
   No. 023 Shi Nan Road
   Dong Zhou, Pan Zi
   Guangzhou City
   Guangdong Province, China 511453
   +(86) 20 09 7723 5467