Label + Visibility = Easy Purchase
To make it easy
For consumers when they buy TCF products
The TFIA is currently liaising with ACCC on a Regulation Impact Statement on changes to Care Labelling Regulation. The TFIA response to the consultation paper can be read here >>.
The TFIA consults with the Federal Government on other labelling issues including the need for an Australian National Sizing Survey and size data applications in the Australian TCF industry.
As a TFIA member you have access to all documentation and support about standards and your obligations under current legislation.
Clothing Size Labels
AS1344-1997: Sizing coding scheme for women's clothing was withdrawn in 2009. AS1954-1976: Size designation scheme for men's clothing was withdrawn in 1998. AS1182-1980: Size coding scheme for infants' and children's clothing (underwear and outerwear), still exists. For further reference see EN 13402 European Standard for labelling clothes sizes.
Content Labels
Regulated by AS/NZS 2622: 1996 'Textile Products-Fibre Content Labelling' the Standard sets out two methods, which may be used to designate the fibre content of textile products. It also prescribes the method to be used for assessing fibre content and the tolerances that apply. Suppliers should refer to this Standard for further information.
Country of Origin Labels
Requirements vary depending on whether TCF product is made wholly or partially in Australia; imported or exported; and is dealt with under the following legislation:
1. Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth);
2. Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905 (Cth) and Commerce (Imports)1940 (Cth); and Regulations
3. Customs Act 1901 (Cth).
Care Labels
The current consumer product safety information standard for Care labelling of clothing and textile products (the standard) came into effect from 1 January 2004. The standard is based on Australian Standard AS/NZS 1957:1998 as varied by Consumer Protection Notice No. 16 of 2003.
Environmental Labels
Rating systems and accreditation schemes for energy, water and waste conservation, safe use of chemicals and carbon emission reductions continue to evolve. For example, organic labels such as Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and labels which build confidence in textiles such as Oeko-Tex®.