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Glossary

Compliance terms, in plain English

The regulations and jargon fashion brands run into, explained simply.

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Australian care labelling standardMandatory care instructions for textiles.

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California Prop 65Warnings for listed chemicals.Canada Textile Labelling ActFibre content and dealer identity.CPSIASafety rules for children’s products.

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EN 14682Cords and drawstrings on children’s clothing.ESPR & Digital Product PassportProduct data requirements for textiles.EU Textile Labelling RegulationFibre names and composition in the EU.

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FTC care labellingCare and fibre content labels in the US.

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GPSRThe EU rulebook for the safety, traceability and product information of consumer goods sold in the EU, including clothing.Green ClaimsBacking up "recycled" and "sustainable".

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NOM-004Spanish textile labelling in Mexico.

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PFAS“Forever chemicals” used for water, oil and stain repellency. Restricted under EU REACH and by a growing number of US states.PPWRNew EU rules for polybags, mailers and tags.

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Quebec Bill 96French-language labelling in Quebec.

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REACHThe EU’s main chemicals law. For fashion brands it sets limits on harmful substances in fabrics, dyes, prints and trims, and requires you to share information when a product contains a substance of very high concern.

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Textile Fiber Products ActFibre content, origin and identity labelling in the US.

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UK textile labellingFibre names and composition in the UK.

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