8.3 Regulatory Compliance

Links for Learning

United States

CPSIA Overview (CPSC) – Key child safety, lead, and phthalate restrictions.

FTC Care Labeling Rule (16 CFR 423) – U.S. apparel care labeling requirements.

16 CFR Part 1610 – Flammability of Clothing Textiles – Flammability performance requirements.

 

European Union

EU REACH Regulation – Controls on chemicals and substances of concern.

EU Textile Fibre Names & Labelling (Reg. 1007/2011) – Labeling and fiber content rules in the EU.

 

California

Proposition 65 List of Chemicals – Mandatory warnings for products containing listed substances.

 

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