The United States plans to amend the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently decided to amend the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939 (also known as the Wool Regulations) and solicit public comments. The proposed regulations would harmonize the requirements of the Wool Rules and the Fairness and International Standards for the Labeling of Wool Apparel Fabrics Act and are consistent with proposed changes to the Textile Regulations.
Currently, wool regulations require that labels on wool products disclose the name of the manufacturer or distributor, the country of origin where the product was processed or produced, and information on the fiber content of the wool product. It is reported that in January 2012, the FTC solicited opinions on this rule. The purpose of this proposed revision is to explain and update the regulations to make them clearer and easier to understand. The proposed revisions include the following: Incorporating new definitions of cashmere and ultra-fine wool; clarifying product descriptions containing new wool; and allowing certain product hangtags to disclose fiber trademarks and properties even when they do not disclose all fibers of the product content; according to regulations, the country of origin of imported products should be the country where the product is processed or produced; the guarantor is required to understand that it is illegal to provide wrong guarantees, and confirm that it will actively monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws; it is required to update annually on an ongoing basis Guarantee, such guarantee shall remain in effect for one year unless revoked earlier. On the other hand, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission refuses to define yak, guanaco, or other animal fiber as wool; refuses to use specific testing methods to confirm fiber type, diameter, and certification procedures for labeling; refuses to exempt products with trace amounts of wool; and changes regulations. Language requirements for labels.
Wool products are the main textile raw materials in the Asian and European markets. Because of its soft and elastic characteristics, it can be used to make textiles such as woolen wool, wool, blankets, and felts. The United States is one of the important export markets for textiles such as wool products in Ningbo. In the first half of 2013, the value of textiles exported to the United States by Ningbo reached a total value of 265 million U.S. dollars, of which the export value of wool products such as wool sweaters and wool pants exceeded 279.23 billion U.S. dollars. Ten thousand U.S. dollars. However, the United States has strict standards for imported textiles, and has recently formulated strict labeling requirements for functional clothing, leather products, etc. The inspection and quarantine department reminds enterprises to pay attention to the revision process of the Wool Product Labeling Act at any time, and be familiar with the changing provisions of labeling requirements before the effective date to ensure the integrity and accuracy of labels to better integrate with international standards; on the other hand , improve the management level and product quality of enterprises, increase the added value of products, and at the same time solve product problems and resolve export conflicts by strengthening communication with foreign trading parties.
