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Learn about California Proposition 65 and its impact on the softlines, leather, toys, and hardlines industries.

A Brief Overview of Prop 65 Compliance

Learn about the REACH Regulation and how to comply with this EU-wide chemical regulation.

EU REACH Regulation Explained

This article explains disintegration and biodegradability testing for the textile industry, and how they can aid sustainability efforts.

How textile disintegration testing can aid sustainability efforts

Our experts have summarised some of this year’s most critical regulation updates for textile, apparel, fashion, and other relevant regulation news and updates affecting consumer products in general.

Softlines & Leather Year in Review 2023

Discover the steps that footwear brands and manufacturers can take to achieve sustainability.

Steps footwear brands and manufacturers can take to achieve sustainability

Explore the benefits of adhering to the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) for your softlines & leather products.

A quick guide to ISTA packaging

Read this article to understand more about the significance of cotton traceability.

Transformational power of cotton traceability in fashion industry

In this article, we will explore the three main categories of functional apparel: Protective, comfort, and durable functions.

Did your functional apparel claim meet expectations

In this article, we explain AATCC100, AATCC 30, and AATCC147 which are the testing standards for textile antimicrobial treatments.

Testing standards of antimicrobial treatment for textile products

This article gives you an overview of the PFAS textile regulations in the EU, US, and China.

PFAS textile regulations around the world

Read our article to find out how textile manufacturers can reduce their environmental impact and reach sustainability milestones.

Reducing textile manufacturing environmental impact

Read on as we cover the textile flammability regulations in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Exploring textile apparel flammability regulations

Complying with textile labelling regulations can be challenging. Here we provide an overview of textile labelling regulations in the EU and the UK.

Textile Labelling Regulations in the EU and the UK

Before exporting textiles and apparel to China, it is essential to ensure that your products meet China's GB standards. We break down what you need to know.

Entering the Chinese textiles & apparel market

Understand the flammability requirement on children’s sleepwear from CPSC and the testing requirement of 16 CFR Part 1615/1616.

Flammability Recalls for Children's Sleepwear

The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) regulates all children’s products, including children’s clothing, sold in the United States. Here’s what you need to know.

CPSIA for Children's Clothing

In the final of our three-part textile testing series, we take a look at textile testing in terms of some of the performance testing, covering Breathability, Water repellency, Antibacterial /Antifungal/Antiviral and UPF.

Fundamental Textile Testing: Performance Testing

In the second of a 3-part series, we take a look at the fundamentals for textile testing in terms of health and safety testing, covering Chemical testing, Flammability and Small parts & choking hazards.

Fundamental Textile Testing: Health and Safety Testing

The UK Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) published The Green Claims Code, new guidance to help businesses remain compliant under consumer protection law when making environmental claims.

UK Green Claims Code in the Textile Industry

In the first of a 3-part series, we take a look at the fundamentals for textile testing when it comes to product regulatory and quality management through physical and mechanical testing.

Fundamental Textile Testing: Mechanical Testing

To stand out in the competitive baby products market, sellers need to be aware of a lot more than simply the design and materials used.

EU Baby Sleeping Product Safety

In recent years, as consumers have become much more conscious of the need for environmental protection and a sustainable lifestyle, natural dyeing has seen a resurgence.

Natural Dyeing for Sustainable Fashion

To help QA practitioners in the industry understand and adopt the new standard properly, we have summarised the key changes.

DIN EN ISO 12945-1:2021 German Pilling Standard

Germany has recently passed a new supply chain law ‘Lieferkettengesetz’ that requires large businesses to conduct due diligence on their supply chains. Here is what you need to know briefly about it.

German Supply Chain Mandatory Due Diligence

If you are supplying articles to retailers in the EU, and your articles contain SVHCs over a certain amount, registration in the SCIP Database is mandatory for you.

Unfolding the EU´s SCIP Database

Did you know that children’s costumes and dress-up products in Europe are regulated by the Toy Safety Directive (TSD) 2009/48/EC?

Ensuring Compliance of Costumes for EU Market

Various studies have identified links between UV (ultraviolet) rays and skin cancers. Furthermore, prolonged direct exposure to UV rays can cause sunburn, premature aging of skin and eye problems.

Protection from UV Rays with Well-tested Clothing

Recent surveys show that consumers have changed their purchasing habits during the pandemic. As they spend more time at home, they are purchasing more home textiles such as bedding, quilts, pillowcases and cushions.

More Home Textiles as Christmas Gifts this Year

The boom of e-commerce, coupled with the prevalence of increasingly complex consumer product supply chains, has led to new product safety challenges and issues in the global market, and, as a result, pressure has increased to strengthen enforcement measures in this area.

New EU Regulation 2019/1020

Antimicrobial fabric has gained popularity in the mass consumer market in recent years for its anti-odor and anti-mould properties. Antimicrobial fabrics are particularly appropriate for sportswear and outdoor gear such as tents, backpacks and shoes.

Antimicrobial Fabric Explained in 5 Minutes

As the fashion industry continues its shift towards a more sustainable footing, organic cotton is becoming an increasingly popular fibre choice.

Organic Cotton – What You Should Know About Testing

Once considered wonder chemicals for their water and stain resistant properties, PFCs are rapidly falling out of favour as more and more evidence comes to light of their harmful impact on people and the planet.

Fluorine Chemistry – From Yes to No

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