SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 182.25, summarizing China’s new product standard for quick-dry knitted garments. The standard came into effect on January 1, 2025.
Industry standard FZ/T 73077-2024 was included in the No.18 announcement from the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in December 2024. Its scope applies to quick-dry garments (including accessories) made mainly of knitted fabrics, but not to similar products intended for infants under 36 months. The definition of knitted quick-dry garments is given as those mainly made of knitted fabrics, with absorption and quick-drying properties.
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 182.25 includes information about safety and internal quality requirements, which must comply with specific Chinese GB standards, as well as a link to the technical content of FZ/T 73077-2024.
Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 182.25 for more details.
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