For many fashion consumers, appearance is more important than practicality. Thanks to modern textile technology, the appearance and feel of artificial fur and leather are not very different from those of leather, and it is difficult for consumers to discern differences. The new fur and leather textile labeling regulations have recently been approved. Soon, European consumers need only a glance at the label to be able to know with certainty the composition of their favorite fashion. To help manufacturers and retailers ensure that their clothing complies with new regulations, Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions for a wide range of industries, offers tailored textile quality and composition testing such as fiber analysis and labeling services.
On May 11, 2011, the European Parliament approved new regulations for the labeling of fur and leather textiles, which is an amendment to the existing regulations. The new regulations force manufacturers and retailers to identify all animal-derived non-textile ingredients in the product. All animal-derived ingredients contained in the product must be clearly listed on the label of the textile product. The official wording is “containing non-textile ingredients of animal originâ€.
These legislative amendments make it easy for consumers to identify whether fur and leather on clothing are natural or man-made and ensure that they make purchase decisions based on the facts. This improvement can also benefit allergic patients because the fur and chemicals in the garment processing process are potentially harmful to their health.
Mike Redshaw, European Technical Knowledge Manager, Intertek Consumer Products Division, said: “Because of the introduction of this regulation, retailers must be aware of the components of the apparel they sell. Intertek provides consulting solutions such as ingredient verification and consulting services to ensure that the product meets the labeling and regulatory standards. Help retailers meet the new regulatory requirements."
The newly issued regulations on textile labels still have to be formally signed by EU member states. The new regulations will take effect 20 days after publication in the EU Official Journal. The industry still needs time to adapt to the new label regulations and it is expected that there will be a transition period of at least 2 years.
On May 11, 2011, the European Parliament approved new regulations for the labeling of fur and leather textiles, which is an amendment to the existing regulations. The new regulations force manufacturers and retailers to identify all animal-derived non-textile ingredients in the product. All animal-derived ingredients contained in the product must be clearly listed on the label of the textile product. The official wording is “containing non-textile ingredients of animal originâ€.
These legislative amendments make it easy for consumers to identify whether fur and leather on clothing are natural or man-made and ensure that they make purchase decisions based on the facts. This improvement can also benefit allergic patients because the fur and chemicals in the garment processing process are potentially harmful to their health.
Mike Redshaw, European Technical Knowledge Manager, Intertek Consumer Products Division, said: “Because of the introduction of this regulation, retailers must be aware of the components of the apparel they sell. Intertek provides consulting solutions such as ingredient verification and consulting services to ensure that the product meets the labeling and regulatory standards. Help retailers meet the new regulatory requirements."
The newly issued regulations on textile labels still have to be formally signed by EU member states. The new regulations will take effect 20 days after publication in the EU Official Journal. The industry still needs time to adapt to the new label regulations and it is expected that there will be a transition period of at least 2 years.
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