This regulation is about the fibre labelling of textiles by the manufacturer/importer/retailer who affixes its name/brand. The Textile Labelling Regulation has been in force since 2011 and was revised in 2023. The labelling obligation applies to products that consist of at least 80% textile fibre.
Information must also be provided if a textile product contains components of animal origin, even if they are not fibres (aimed at leather and fur). Even the smallest quantities must be labelled; it is necessary that the following is labelled verbatim: ‘contains non-textile parts of animal origin’. The indication ‘leather’ or ‘fur’ may not be used instead of the above-mentioned indication, but it is permitted to supplement the prescribed labelling with it. It is important here that the consumer is not misled - clear and true information is mandatory! However, the provision only applies to textile products. This means that leather jackets or fur coats that are not textile products within the meaning of Art. 2 because they do not consist of at least 80% textile fibres do not have to be labelled. Felt and hats made of felt are now also subject to mandatory labelling. The information about the fibre composition can be provided by an attached label or by a label that is sewn in, for example, and permanently attached. The fibre composition must be permanent, easily legible, visible and accessible.