Softlines & Leather regulatory updates October 2022
The following table summarises the most recent standard updates and upcoming dates of withdrawal (non-exhaustive).
European Parliament resolution regarding genetically modified cotton
Recent publications by European Commission related to the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified cotton.
Draft new specifications for the extended responsibility sector of producers of textiles, footwear and household linen
On 28 September 2022, the French Ministry of Ecological Transition opened the following public consultation until 26 October 2022.
Ban on the importation of cat and dog fur
On 27 September 2022, The UK Secretary of State published the following statutory instrument.
Thailand to require mandatory standards for synthetic dyes
Thailand has recently issued a Ministerial Regulation to require the synthetic dye product industry to comply with one of five TIS standards. The new regulation will become effective on 19 August 2023. Please see Table 1 below for the list of mandatory standards.
Below you will find a monthly summary of product recalls and alerts in Europe (Source “Safety Gate (RAPEX)”) and the U.S. (Source “CPSC”).
Europe
Safety Gate RAPEX (European Commission Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products – Alerts reported by EU national authorities).
U.S.
From 29 September 2022 to 20 October 2022, the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) published the following recalls: 3 recalls of textile & leather products.
