The Bedding Program within Health Systems Protection is responsible for regulatory oversight and permitting of bedding manufacturers, distributors and sterilization plants. Operations that manufacture or distribute new or used mattresses, pillows and bedding within the State of Delaware are required to submit to the permitting process.

More Information

http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/hsp/bed.html

Department: Health and Social Services

Division: Public Health

Office: Community Environmental Health Services

Term

Permits shall remain effective only during a calendar year beginning January 1, and ending December 31, or any remaining portion of a calendar year beginning on the date the permit is issued.

Fee

The initial permit fee for manufacturers of bedding products within the State or manufacturers of such products who ship said products into this State shall be $50.00. The fee for renewal of a permit shall be $50.00.

Application Form

http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/hsp/files/bedappnew.pdf (new) or http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/hsp/files/bedappused.pdf (used/sanitized)

Applicable Laws

http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c001/sc02/

Applicable Rules and Regulations

http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title16/Department%20of%20Health%20and%20Social%20Services/Division%20of%20Public%20Health/Health%20Systems%20Protection%20(HSP)/4460.shtml

Contact

Dana LeCompte can be contacted by email at dana.lecompte@state.de.us and by phone at 302-744-1220.

Registry of Licenses Search

http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/hsp/files/bedpermits.pdf

Notice

This search covers most of the frequently requested licenses, certifications, registrations, and filings that the State of Delaware requires. However, this is not a fully exhaustive list of every possible requirement. Please consult with the appropriate state agencies to find out if there are additional requirements you must fulfill.