The Standardization Administration of China has released a new national standard – GB/T 40270-2021 ‘Textiles-General technical requirements based on consumer experience’.  

Product standards have traditionally been constructed from the perspective of product processes and technical levels; they give no consideration to the consumer experience.

GB/T 40270-2021 introduces an assessment index system based on the subjective perceptions of the consumers, i.e., visual, tactile and olfactory. It applies to end-use textile products, such as clothing and household textiles. The aim is to make enterprises pay closer attention to consumer demands. This will lead to the products that give better customer satisfaction.

Among the technical points in the standard are:  

• General safety – textile products must conform to the requirements of GB 18401 or GB  31701 (products for infants and children)
• Quality requirements – textile products must conform claimed related product standard
• Visual perception (characteristics) – textile products include fiber shedding degree, pilling, resistance to pile loop extraction, force to rupture pocket seams, seam slippage of pocket seams, bursting strength of hosiery toe, colorfastness to washing (staining), colorfastness to light yellowing, shedding of glitter and appearance after laundering or dry-cleaning. Each testing item has its corresponding applicable products or specific parts of product
• Tactile perception (characteristics) – textile products include prickle, water-vapor transmission rate, tactile sense for permanent label (including brand), tactile sense for zipper, tactile sense for touch and close fasteners, length for floats, slip resistance for hosiery. Each testing item has its corresponding applicable products or specific parts of product
• Olfactory perception (characteristics) – textile products shall have no pungent smell

Stakeholders are reminded that this standard will come into effect on December 1, 2021.

SGS Softlines Services

SGS has a worldwide network of over 40 state-of-the-art laboratories specializing in testing of apparel, footwear, and home textiles. Their committed team is drawn from multi-disciplinary backgrounds, allowing them to carry out a comprehensive range of physical, chemical, and functional testing services for components, materials and finished products. SGS helps companies ensure quality, performance, and compliance with international, industrial, and regulatory standards worldwide. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Softlines Services. 

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Toronto, ON, Aug 11, 2021 -- As employers begin to navigate the Post-COVID workplace, many face the challenge of developing a safe, legal and sustainable plan in this 'new normal'. In the upcoming discussion forum this fall, a panel of Human Resource, Business and Legal professionals provide their perspective on overcoming hurdles in transitioning back to the workplace.

In the virtual forum, "The New Normal?": Managing the return to the Workplace hosted by Janus Conferences, attendees can expect to get insights on legal risks and organization challenges in reopening. Speakers will provide their perspectives on the key steps organizations can take now to mitigate and solve issues and capitalize on business opportunities.

"We are thrilled to offer this discussion forum at a time when everyone is adapting to the dramatic change in the workplace," said Bill Ross, Principal, Janus Conferences. "COVID-19 redefined the way we work. A new organizational roadmap of expectations and responsibilities is needed now, more than ever."

Forum panelist, Shana Wolch, a partner in McCarthy Tétrault Labour and Employment Group, is one of the speakers. According to Shana, "Managing the return to the office presents several new legal challenges for many employers. It will be important to plan carefully to avoid the consequences that a misstep can cause."

"There have been threats and silver linings resulting from the pandemic that have dramatically reshaped the fundamentals of many businesses. Evaluating your pandemic pivots and reassessing your risks and opportunities can determine the future success of your organization," stated discussion forum panelist, Rob Stephen, Senior Consultant, The Osborne Group.

Designed for organizational leaders, the virtual discussion forum will take place on September 28th, 2021, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. For more information about the event, visit: https://janusconferences.com/

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Following a ban by several European Union (EU) Member States on food contact bamboo-melamine plastics, the European Commission has published the “EU enforcement action on food contact materials (FCM) made of bamboo ‘powder’.”

Importers of FCM made with bamboo powder have been required to submit an authorization dossier according to Regulation (EC) 1935/2004, the Food Contact Framework Regulation. The recent announcement stresses that food contact plastics can only be manufactured or imported into the EU if they have been produced using thoroughly assessed substances, such as additives, monomers and polymers, that are in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EU) 10/2011 (Union list, Annex I). FCM containing bamboo and other plant-based additives are not on this list and are therefore not authorized as legal.

Despite this, authorities are aware that several such products are still being made available. Between 2019 and March 2021, most RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) notifications for FCM containing bamboo fibers related to the unauthorized use of bamboo additives as a filler. Alongside this, many products are mislabelled as being made of 100% bamboo.

To respond to this, stakeholders, including the EC, Member States and the EU Food Fraud Network, agreed to launch an enforcement action plan in May 2021. The aim of this is to:

• Ensure non-compliant products are rejected at borders
• Incorrectly declared plastic product tax duties are recovered
• Businesses are reminded about the illegality of these products, including support via e-platforms
• Consumers are made aware of health and other issues

The EC has stated it will assist EU Member States in ensuring these products are no longer placed on the EU market.

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SGS’s technical experts have extensive experience of testing materials and articles in contact with food. They can ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials and pave the way for compliance. SGS offers the full range of testing, including migration tests, along with expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review. After all, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Food Contact Materials Services.

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