September 2021

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, invites registrations for its complimentary webinar, ‘Mold Prevention in the Softlines Supply Chain,’ which will be presented on November 9, 2021. This event addresses an important issue for the leather and footwear industry and provides an opportunity to find out more about mitigating the problem. The […]

In early September 2021, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) issued two California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) 60-day notices relating to the presence of bisphenol-A (BPA) in baby, children’s and women’s socks made primarily of polyester with Spandex. Prop 65, or the ‘Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986’, is a unique piece

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has launched a new testing method – TM212-2021 – Fiber Fragment Release During Home Laundering. All textiles release fiber fragments during the laundry process. This new testing method has been developed to help the textile industry to understand and reduce fiber fragmentation discharge into the environment.

On July 1, 2021, the Californian Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) made carpets and rugs containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) a Priority Product under the Safer Consumer Products (SCP) Program. According to the DTSC, consumers exposed to PFAS may risk several health concerns, including kidney cancer, testicular cancer, hormone disruption, thyroid disease, liver

In July 2021, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to retain the US Care Labeling Rule for apparel and certain textile goods. In July 2020, the FTC had voted to propose a repeal of the US Care Labeling Rule, which had been in effect since 1971. The rule requires manufacturers and importers of garments