Ecological textile testing

The US Environmental Protection Agency announces the issuance of registration certificates for nano silver fungicide products

The new label requirements for materials used in main parts of footwear products came into effect in Türkiye on April 25, 2015

The Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration (SIECA) announced that the new labeling regulations for textile fabrics and textiles will come into effect in member countries on July 23, 2015

The European Union is conducting a public consultation on possible restrictions on harmful substances in textiles and clothing, which will end on January 22, 2016

At present, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission has postponed the effective date of the direct final rules for component testing and lead content determination in textiles to February 13, 2016

The discretionary new policy on general qualification certificates issued for exemption testing of adult clothing has come into effect on March 25, 2016

China - Socks and Textile Industry Standard Update

China - Knitted Knitwear Textile Industry Standard Update

Europe releases new standards for aromatic amines in azo dyes

Taiwan, China updates CNS 15290 textile safety standard

Advocating for "green" and "environmental protection" has become a global consumer trend, with more and more consumers inclined to purchase consumer goods that are harmless to human health and the environment. The trend of green consumption has expanded to the textile industry, involving various textiles such as clothing, apparel, bedding, towels, hats, shoes, socks, gloves, etc. that may come into direct and long-term contact with the skin or occasionally come into contact with the mouth.

Many famous buyers have actively responded to this public awareness, examining their products from an ecological perspective, and have put forward many environmental requirements for ecological textiles, strictly controlling the quality of the products they purchase and sell. Many developed countries, especially those in Europe, as well as some international organizations, have also introduced various laws, regulations, and standards to support and guide this environmentally friendly development trend.

Manufacturers and supplier companies need to protect their interests in the face of these restrictions, and environmental testing is the first step. The testing of ecological textiles is not only an inspection of the quality of textiles during the production process, but also an indispensable link in current textile trade and entry, and sometimes an important evidence for resolving trade disputes. It can be seen that the testing of ecological textiles is not only a barrier to protect the ecological environment and human health; It is also an effective tool to promote the sustainable development of social production and protect the interests of consumers, distributors, and producers.

Examples of commonly used restricted substance testing:

 Formaldehyde

Organic carrier containing chlorine

PH value

Azo

Extractable heavy metals

Volatile Organic Compounds

Nickel release

Flame retardant

Hexavalent chromium

Phthalate esters

Insecticide

Alkylphenol

Pentachlorophenol and Tetrachlorophenol

polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

Organotin

Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid/perfluorooctanoic acid

Carcinogenic/allergenic dyes

Polychlorinated biphenyls/polychlorinated terphenyls/polychlorinated naphthalenes

Ozone depleting substances

Other

Standard Number        Standard Name

GB/T 18885                  Technical Requirements for Ecological Textiles

Oeko Tex 100                Ecological Textiles General and Special Technical Conditions

Oeko Tex Testing Procedures Ecological Textile Testing Program

EU releases regulation on CMR restrictions for textile and footwear products (EU) 2018/1513

 The European Commission (EC) has published Regulation (EU) 2018/1513 in its Official Journal (EUOJ), revising the list of restricted substances in Annex XVII of the EU REACH Regulation to restrict the use of carcinogenic, mutagenic, and reproductive toxic (CMR) substances in clothing and related accessories, other textiles, and footwear products.

On October 10, 2018, the European Commission issued Regulation (EU) 2018/1513, which revised Appendix XVII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 on the Registration, Evaluation, Licensing and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regarding certain substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, and reproductive toxic (CMR) Class 1A and 1B. This regulation adds Article 72 to the list of restricted substances in Appendix XVII, restricting the use of 33 CMR substances in clothing and related accessories, other textiles, and footwear products.

Starting from November 1, 2020, substances listed in Annex 17 shall not be sold on the market when their concentrations exceed the values specified in Annex 17 in the following goods:

1. Clothing or related accessories

2. Non clothing textiles that come into contact with human skin to a degree similar to clothing under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use

3. Footwear

This restriction does not apply to:

Clothing, related accessories or shoes made entirely of natural leather, fur or animal skin, or components made of natural leather, fur or animal skin on them.

Non textile fasteners and non textile decorative components.

Second hand clothing, related accessories, textiles other than clothing or footwear

Indoor use of full carpet and floor textiles, small carpets, and long carpets.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) within the scope of Regulation (EU) 1016/425

Medical devices within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2017/745

Disposable textiles (designed for single use or limited time use, and cannot be used for the same or similar purposes in the future)

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