Azo Dye Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Azo Dye Regulations United States

Many US states have restrictions concerning azo dyes in apparel, leather goods, food contact materials, and other consumer products. In this guide, we explain what importers and manufacturers must know about US azo dyes restrictions and lab testing requirements.

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Azo Dye Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Azo dyes are used in the textile industry, and to manufacture leather goods, accessories, food contact materials, and other products. Some azo dyes are classified as carcinogens, which is why azo dyes are restricted in the EU.

Keep reading, and learn what importers and manufacturers must know about azo dyes restrictions, and lab testing requirements in the European Union.

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Registered Identification Number (RN) Guide for United States Importers

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Importing apparel and textile products to the United States? If so, you must either include your business name on the product label or use a Registered Identification Number (RN). In this guide, we explain what an RN number is, and how you can apply for one.

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Clothing and Textiles Regulations in Singapore: An Overview

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Planning to import and sell clothing or other textile products in Singapore? In this guide, we cover what you must know about standards, lab testing, children’s clothing regulations, and labeling requirements.

Mentioned Products

  • Children’s clothing
  • T-shirts
  • Trousers
  • Blouses
  • Hoodies
  • Sweaters

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Sportswear Product Regulations in the United States: An Overview

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Sportswear Regulations United States

About to import or manufacture sportswear in the United States? Keep reading and learn what you must know about athletic wear labeling requirements, ASTM standards, lab testing, flammability regulations, substance restrictions, and more.

Mentioned Products

  • Sport jackets
  • Sport trousers
  • Swimsuits
  • Knitted sportswear
  • Children’s sportswear
  • Yoga wear
  • Nylon fabric
  • Polyester fabric

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Sportswear Product Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Sportswear Regulations European Union

Planning to import or manufacture sportswear in the European Union? In this guide, cover REACH, labeling requirements, lab testing, and compliance risks when importing or manufacturing sportswear in the EU.

Mentioned Products

  • Yoga wear
  • Swimsuits
  • T-shirts
  • Sweatshirts
  • Track pants
  • Fitness gloves
  • Polyester fabrics
  • Nylon fabrics

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Amazon Clothing & Textiles Requirements For Sellers: An Overview

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Amazon Clothing Requirements for Sellers

Planning to sell clothing and other textile products on Amazon? In this guide, we explain what Amazon sellers must know about product standards, labeling rules, testing, and certification when selling dresses and suits, children’s clothing, sportswear, and other textile products.

Note: This guide only covers product regulations, standards and other requirements for selling on Amazon in the United States. However, the same principles apply when selling products on Amazon in the European Union, Australia, Japan, and elsewhere. Further, Amazon can change their own terms and requirements at will. This article serves as an introduction, but not a replacement for the up to date seller requirements on the Amazon Seller Central.

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Workwear Regulations and Standards in the United States: An Overview

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Workwear Product Regulations in the United States

Planning to import or export workwear and protective items to the United States? In this guides, we explain the basics of OSHA requirements, ASTM and ANSI standards, FFA, textiles labeling and much more.

Mentioned Products

  • High visibility safety apparel
  • Retroreflective material
  • Protective clothing
  • Protective safety goggles
  • Safety boots

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Clothing and Textiles Regulations in Canada: A Complete Guide

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Textiles Regulations in Canada

Planning to import and sell clothing or other textiles products in Canada? In this guide, written by Shufen Lee based in Toronto, you will learn what textiles importers must know about restricted chemicals, labeling requirements, children’s clothing regulations, and flammability.

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