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The laws and regulations of the United States on the label of textile and clothing products mainly include the Textile Fiber Product Identification Act, the Wool Product Label Act, and the Maintenance Label of Textile, Clothing and Fabrics.

1 Textile Fiber Product Identification Law

It was formulated in 1958 and implemented by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of the United States. Later, the implementation rules were issued for various problems encountered in implementation. The Textile Fiber Product Identification Law and relevant regulations (16CFR303) apply to clothing products, handkerchiefs, scarves, bedding, curtains, draperies, decorative fabrics, tablecloths, carpets, towels, wipes, ironing board covers and cushions, umbrellas, wadding mats, flags, all fiber yarn and fabrics, furniture covers, blankets and shoulder towels, and sleeping bags. The marking contents are as follows: fiber composition: the marking of fiber composition must use the non-trademark fiber name, and the fiber composition shall be arranged in the order of weight percentage from the largest to the smallest; Fibers accounting for less than 5% of the total fiber weight shall not be identified by name, but shall be listed as other fibers, and the fiber content tolerance shall not exceed 3%, except for fibers with specific functions; The fiber composition can be indicated on the back of the label, but the relevant information must be easy to find.
 

Origin information: All clothing must be marked with cloth labels to indicate the origin and have a fixed location. For example, T-shirts, shirts, outerwear, sweaters, dresses and similar clothing, the origin label must be placed in the center of the neckline on the inside of the clothing and between the seam edges of the two shoulders; As for trousers, loose trousers, shorts and skirts, the origin label must be placed in a prominent position, such as the inside of the belt. In addition, similar words such as Madein or Productof must be added in front of the name of origin to make it clear to the final purchaser to avoid being misled.

Manufacturer or dealer information: In addition to the fiber composition and origin, the clothing must be attached with a permanent label providing care instructions and the name of the importer, distributor, retailer or foreign manufacturer. According to regulations, importers, distributors and retailers can use the RN or WPL number issued by the Federal Trade Commission, but only enterprises based in the United States can obtain and use the RN number. Foreign manufacturers can use their names or the RN or WPL number of U.S. importers, distributors or retailers directly involved in product distribution. The enterprise can identify its trademark name, but the trademark name must have been registered in the United States Patent Office. The enterprise must also provide a copy of the trademark registration certificate to the Federal Trade Commission before using the trademark.

2 Wool Products Labeling Law

In 1940, the United States Congress passed the bill, and the FTC was responsible for its implementation, with the purpose of protecting consumers from the fraud of false labels on woolen goods. In response to various problems encountered in the implementation, the bill also promulgated implementation rules. The Wool Products Labeling Act and its implementing rules and regulations (16CFR300) apply to wool products, that is, products or parts of products containing or wearing wool. The marking contents are as follows:

Fiber composition: the label of fiber composition is the same as 16CFR303. If the wool products contain mohair, cashmere or special fiber, the name of the special fiber can be used to mark and indicate the fiber content.

Non-fiber content: the maximum percentage of non-fiber fillers or additives in the total mass of wool products shall be marked separately.

Origin information: The origin label is the same as 16CFR303.

Manufacturer information and registration identification number: the manufacturer information is the same as 16CFR303.

3 Maintenance Label of Textiles, Clothing and Fabrics

(16CFR423): Code of Federal Regulations (hereinafter referred to as CFR). CFR is a United States regulation with universal applicability and legal effect that is regularly collected by the United States Federal Register. Its various laws and regulations on imported textile and clothing are distributed in the codes issued by various departments of the federal government, and most of the laws and regulations are incorporated into the CFR.

The Maintenance Label for Textile Clothing and Fabrics (16CFR423) applies to manufacturers and importers of textile clothing and fabrics, including organizations and individuals that manage or control the manufacture or import of related products. 16CFR423 requires manufacturers and importers to attach maintenance labels to textile and clothing products during sales. The marking contents are as follows:

The maintenance label refers to the durability label or mark that includes routine maintenance information and instructions. It must indicate the relevant maintenance items required for the product in routine use, including washing, drying, ironing, bleaching and warning instructions; ASTMD5489-01a also provides a unified symbol system to express the maintenance content of textile products in simple graphics. The maintenance label shall be visible or easy to be found, and shall be attached or fixed to the product in a way that is not separated from the product, and shall remain clear during the service life of the product.

The United States Textile Fiber Product Identification Act and the Wool Product Labeling Act have issued new regulations, requiring that imported textiles and clothing must be marked or labeled, and the label must be in English, and must comply with relevant rules.

The new rules stipulate that the label of fiber components must use the non-trademark fiber name, and should be arranged according to the weight percentage from the largest to the smallest; The fiber name may use the fiber name approved by the Federal Trade Commission or the International Organization for Standardization; The trademark name can be used together with the non-trademark fiber name; The fiber composition can be indicated on the back of the label, but the relevant information must be easy to find; Fibers accounting for less than 5% of the total weight of fibers should not be identified by name, but should be listed as other fibers, except wool or regenerated wool and fibers with special functions.

With regard to the origin label of products, the United States stipulates that all clothing must be marked with a cloth label to indicate the origin unless other marking methods are allowed by precedent. In addition, similar words such as Madein or Productof must be added in front of the name of origin to make it clear to the final purchaser to avoid being misled.

Of course, the United States also agreed to accept the sign of origin printed directly on the cloth at the neckline on the inside of the garment under certain circumstances. In addition, double-sided clothing is also exempt from the collar label. For example, a women's short vest that can be worn on both sides can be attached with a permanent washable label on the lower seam of the inner side of the vest, as well as a ribbon label fastened to the neckline.