Jurisdiction
For products sold in EU
Law Summary
The EU is reviewing its rules on textile fibre names and labelling. The revision aims to harmonize requirements across Member States, improve consumer information on sustainability and circularity (potentially via digital labels linked to the Digital Product Passport), and align with newer laws like the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
Law Obligation
No precise information available at present, refer to the 2011 regs for details of current position
- Companies must accurately label fibre composition in textile products.
- Organizations must follow standardized testing methods for fibre identification.
- Manufacturers must verify fibre content claims through approved laboratories.
