Incorrect Labeling Of Pesticide Active Ingredients Is The Biggest Problem In Functional Clothing.

Garments produced by Columbia Sportswear Company

Come from US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) news, Columbia Sportswear Company, a sporting apparel manufacturer in Oregon, is wearing clothes. Label error It will face a $22880 fine.

Columbia Sportswear Company production Functional clothing It contains permethrin, which plays a role in pest control and sterilization. EPA found that the functional clothing label lacks pesticide registration number, ingredient list, suitable storage and disposal conditions, and necessary instructions.

EPA in the supervision of imported pesticides, it was found that a shipping company of Columbia was rejected by the port customs before entering the United States. In addition, the investigation found that several other clothing with "pest control function" were re signed to the United States after the label was reprinted, and the label was imported from abroad. Unlike other countries, products sold with pesticide active ingredients in the United States also comply with federal label requirements.

A spokesman for Columbia Sportswear Company said the incident was a very serious label obstacle and will work hard to solve the problem with EPA.

In the United States and China, when a commodity, such as clothing, mosquito nets and lotions, is added to the pesticide component and has a special use in pesticide, it is supervised in the pesticide category. This pesticide is usually used as a hygienic insecticide to kill or repel mosquitoes. Producers and traders should pay attention to corresponding pesticide regulations when they trade in such commodities.