EU Consensus On Textile Labeling Bill

In April 20, 2011, the European Parliament and the Council of ministers reached a consensus on the proposed textile names and related labelling proposals proposed by the European Union.

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It is noteworthy that members of the European Parliament (MEPs) require mandatory origin labels for textile products, and point out that the EU should form alliances with other countries that have strict regulations on labels of original products, such as the United States, Canada, Japan and so on.

The label of origin helps the product show its source while avoiding unnecessary mistakes and misleading labels.

However, before the informal agreement, the motion was opposed by individual member states, especially Italy, and the bill of origin label was shelved, but the parliament said it would actively pursue other related bills.

Therefore, the compromise proposal is to make labels for products of "non-woven animal origin products"; non textile including leather and leather.

The label will help consumers distinguish the synthetic fur from the real leather when buying.

In addition, on the issue of origin labels, the Council agreed that the European Union should hold a review and evaluation process before December 30, 2013 to decide whether the motion is feasible.

The motion (deadline for assessment December 30, 2013) will provide consumers with detailed information on origin and other textile traceability information.

The evaluation report will decide whether or not to legislate according to the conclusion of the evaluation.

Other key points of the committee's report include:

The European Parliament will discuss the matter again at the Council meeting in May and plate it into other EU official languages in the near future.