The European Parliament Has Passed Regulations To Ensure The Real Quality Of Fur Products.

The European Parliament has adopted new regulations to stipulate that

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It must be specified on the label.

This provision is designed to ensure that consumers can distinguish genuine or artificial fur and leather products.

In addition, the European Parliament asked the European Commission to complete the study before 2013 to explore the health effects of potentially harmful chemicals in textiles.

Earlier this year, the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers of the European Union reached an informal agreement on the contents of the regulation, which is now formally approved by Parliament.

The texts of the agreement still need to be examined and approved by Member States.

According to the proposed regulation, textile labels must clearly indicate whether the products contain non textile parts from animals, such as fur and leather.

This helps consumers identify products containing artificial fur or leather and products containing raw materials, which are particularly important for consumers with allergies.

Initially, the European Parliament also suggested that products imported from third countries should be enforced mandatory with labels of origin.

The proposal was rejected by some member countries.

The Council agreed to request the European Commission to submit a report on the feasibility of the origin label scheme.

The plan aims to provide consumers with accurate information about the origin, so as to ensure that the source of textiles can be traced back.

In addition, the European Parliament has asked the European Commission to carry out feasibility studies on the following:

Harmonization of nursing labeling requirements is currently voluntary in the European Union.

Establishment

The uniform size labeling system is implemented throughout the European Union.

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The sensitizing substance in it.

The European Commission should also assess whether there is a causal relationship between allergic reactions and chemicals in textiles, such as coloring agents, biocide and nanoparticles, and whether new technologies such as microchips and radio frequency identification (RFID) can replace traditional labels in the future.

The European Commission must complete its report by September 2013, and may then introduce a legislative bill.

The proposed regulation on textile labels is expected to be adopted at the next meeting of the Council and will be published in the official communiqu of the EU in the second half of this year, and will take effect 20 days later.