15 USC 5403 - Sale of fasteners

(a)

General rule

It shall be unlawful for a manufacturer or distributor, in conjunction with the sale or offer for sale of fasteners from a single lot, to knowingly misrepresent or falsify—

(1)

the record of conformance for the lot of fasteners;

(2)

the identification, characteristics, properties, mechanical or performance marks, chemistry, or strength of the lot of fasteners; or

(3)

the manufacturer’s insignia.

(b)

Representations

(c)

Specifications

(d)

Use of accredited laboratories