About Us
Our History
ABFLO (Association of Bedding and Furniture Law Officials) was founded in 1936 and the name was changed to IABFLO (International Association of Bedding and Furniture Law Officials) in 2003. The association is made up of state officials who are responsible for the enforcement of consumer oriented bedding and furniture laws in their respective states.
Our Purpose
IABFLO strives and actively promotes uniformity in laws, terminology, test methods, and enforcement procedures within the various state programs.
Uniformity, particularly with respect to terminology on the law label, balances the rights and responsibilities of industry and the consumer.
When generic terms are used to describe filling materials, industry derives a measure of fairness in a competitive market and the consumer is able to shop wisely by comparing like materials.
Our Plan
Our long range plan is to have one set of laws that would govern the bedding and furniture industry worldwide with one law label that would be acceptable to all.
To achieve these goals we feel there must be open, honest communication between manufacturers and the officials that enforce the laws in every state. We encourage professionals from industry to become Associate Members of IABFLO so that they may have the opportunity to have direct input on the policies that may effect their industry.
Officers
President
Joan Jordan
Dept. of Consumer Protection
165 Capitol Ave
Hartford, CT 06106
(860)713-6123
Vice President
Sam Hancock
Public Health Pest Mgt Section
NCDENR, Div of Environmental Health
1631 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1631
(919)733-6407
Secretary
Michelle Jack
Program Director
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food
350 N. Redwood Road
Box 146500
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6500
(801)538-7151
Treasurer
Margaret Davis, Compliance/Safety Manager
VA Dept. of Health
Bedding & Upholstered Furniture Inspection
109 Governor Street - Room 521
Richmond, VA 23219
margaret.davis@vdh.virginia.gov
(804)864-8146
Executive Board
- North Carolina - Charles Johnson
- Texas - Dana Shuler
- Ohio - Rick Selegue
- California - Rick Fong
- Pennsylvania - Susan Wilkinson