Although the textile industry has a long history, it is really surprising that the production process of fabrics and finished products as well as the products themselves may still pose serious hazards to human beings and the environment today. As global consumers have become more aware of the need to prevent harmful chemicals such as PFAS and BPA from remaining in the human body and the environment, and governments have implemented more stringent production and marketing regulations for products such as clothing, footwear and hosiery, textile producers, who are at the front line of the supply chain, have been entrusted with the responsibility of keeping product safety in check.
For Taiwan cross-border sellers and e-commerce entrepreneurs, these complex and changing international regulations can be the biggest obstacle to entering the global market. Far more important than product design and pricing strategy is how to ensure that your products comply with the regulatory requirements of each target market.
The Green Circle will reveal the most common regulatory requirements and related test certificates that must be complied with in the major textile markets:
In terms of international standards, the GRS Global Recycling Standard is the most comprehensive recycling standard for recycled products. Recycled material content must be over 20% in order to apply for certification, and the audit covers four major items: recycled material content and traceability of the supply chain, social responsibility management, environmental management and chemical requirements. In contrast, the RCS Recycling Declaration Standard has a lower threshold, as long as the recycled material content exceeds 5%, and only requires a recycled material content and traceability audit. On the other hand, Bluesign is a stringent standard set by the European Union's academic, industrial, environmental and consumer organizations. Obtaining Bluesign means that the product supply process is fully compliant with environmental, health and safety standards.
The compliance requirements for the U.S. market may surprise you! The CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act) affects all manufacturers of toys, children's clothing, furniture, and caregiving products, which must be tested and documented with a Children's Product Certificate (CPC) in order to enter the market. California's Proposition 65 even lists more than 900 banned chemicals, including BPA and PFAS, which are commonly found in fabrics. What's even more surprising is that the U.S. categorizes all textiles into three levels of flammability, and if your product is categorized as Level 3 (rapid combustion), it will not be allowed to be sold on U.S. shelves at all!
The EU market is subject to the REACH Restricted Chemical Substances Directive and the POPs Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) requirements. Did you know that POPs can be spread around the globe by air, water or migratory species, posing a long-term threat to the environment and health, and are therefore strictly regulated by the Stockholm Convention and EU regulations?
In the Asian market, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has implemented the "Law Concerning the Regulation of Household Goods Containing Hazardous Substances" for household products, which restricts the use of common raw materials such as formaldehyde and azo dyes; Taiwan has the CNS 15290 L1036 standard, which regulates the safety requirements for textile products ranging from infant and children's products to interior decoration; and China requires that all textile products sold in the country comply with the relevant standards of GB or FZ, and ongoing market inspections are conducted to ensure compliance. In Mainland China, all textile products sold there must comply with the GB or FZ standards, and market inspections are conducted on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance.
As global business interactions become more frequent, understanding and complying with these regulations has become a key element in building consumer trust, brand credibility and sustainability. Aligning the textile supply process with national regulations not only meets rising consumer expectations, but also serves as a benchmark for the industry on important issues such as innovation and sustainability.
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