Restriction of substances
Concerns about ecological and human health impacts resulting from certain substances have generated stringent legislation in many countries. Textile products are no exception and the need to ensure effective compliance is a critical and continuing process for manufacturers. ECO-TRACK provides valuable and up-to-date information on relevant legislation - existing and forthcoming - that may affect your products.
Eco-labels
The diversity of environmental labels concerning textile products has become a challenge to monitor and manage. Whether for basic compliance or as a more active value-adding process, ECO-TRACK provides a unique opportunity to identify ecolabels relevant to your products andmarkets. In an age when consumer awareness and action is influenced by product-based labels, smart companies need to remain abreast of ecolabels administered by government and not-for-profit organisation.
Case Study
In various countries around the world, you can only market textiles products containing formaldehyde above specified concentrations under certain conditions. Even within the European Union, legislation in this respect varies. The enforcement authorities perform spot checks to check whether formaldehyde is present in products above the limits specified in legislation. Products not complying with these standards can only be marketed when they are labeled appropriately. |
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Examples
Did you know that:
The EU proposal for a Directive concerning azo-dyes has been adopted? This means that certain azo-dyes will be prohibited in textiles and leather goods in contact with the skin in the European Union member states and other associated countries.
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Japan has very strict formaldehyde limits in textiles and tests around 8,000 samples a year.
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In Japan the presence of triphenyltin compounds, which can be used to reduce the formation odor in sportswear, is prohibited in certain textile goods?
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