Wool Products Labelling Act Amended US Entry Into Force

The wool products Labelling Act has been amended to take effect in the United States. Recently, the Federal Trade Commission has completed its action against the United States.

The final revision of the product labelling bill announces the formal entry into force of the amendment rules.

The new revision rules are based on the "bill of trade marks for wool fabrics and the international standard conformance act", which is consistent with the rules for the identification of textile fiber products, and has clearly updated the latest labeling act.

It is reported that the wool products Labeling Act Amendment rules have been updated.

With the definition of fine wool, the description and description of initial cut wool or new wool products, and the description of fiber trademarks and properties and country of origin are clarified.

If the wool fiber diameter does not conform to the provisions of the wool act, it is necessary to strictly confirm whether it belongs to cashmere or fine wool. If products, labels or accessories are not entirely made up of raw wool or new wool, it is not possible to use the word "virgin" or "new (new)" wool; suspension labels with fiber marks and performance information are allowed, even if suspension labels do not fully explain all fiber contents of the product; information about the country of origin must be specified; quality assurance or related documents can be presented in electronic form.

The Federal Trade Commission said it would help enterprises to clearly carry out information descriptions in the form of training.

In addition, the committee also revealed that the amendment is fully considered by the industry, such as the cashmere Alpaca Manufacturers Association and other important organizations.

The amendment of the bill does affect some small businesses, but will not have significant economic impact.

As early as January 2012, the Federal Trade Commission of the United States had solicited public opinions on the revision of the wool products labeling act, and received the advice and support from 5 organizations including the American cashmere camel maker (CCMI), the American fashion industry association (USFIA) and the international wool fabric organization (IWTO).