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Chile Textile Labelling

A practical guide to Chile Textile Labelling for textiles sold in Chile: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Brands and importers of apparel, home textiles, and accessories; Online sellers shipping textiles to consumers in Chile

Authority

SERNAC

Legal basis

Consumer labelling rules

Local representative

The importer or brand owner in market is responsible

Timeline

Before sale

Cost

Testing dominates; labelling is low cost

If you do not comply

Fines and product withdrawal

Who needs this

Brands and importers of apparel, home textiles, and accessories
Online sellers shipping textiles to consumers in Chile

Documents you need

Fibre composition test reports
Care and origin labelling artwork
Restricted substance test reports
Supplier declarations

Compliance checklist

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Fibre composition test reports
Care and origin labelling artwork
Restricted substance test reports
Supplier declarations

How to comply

Verify fibre composition
Test for restricted substances where required
Prepare local-language care and content labels
Keep test reports for the retention period

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Chile Textile Labelling — Chile
Product category: Textiles
Authority: SERNAC
Legal basis: Consumer labelling rules

Documents we already have:
  1. Fibre composition test reports
  2. Care and origin labelling artwork
  3. Restricted substance test reports
  4. Supplier declarations

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Chile Textile Labelling in Chile?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before sale.

Testing dominates; labelling is low cost.

Common rejection reasons

Fibre percentages inaccurate
Care label missing
Origin labelling incorrect
Restricted dye or chemical detected

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.

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FAQ

Who needs Chile Textile Labelling in Chile?

Brands and importers of apparel, home textiles, and accessories. Online sellers shipping textiles to consumers in Chile. The importer of record normally holds the evidence.

What documents do I need for Chile Textile Labelling?

Fibre composition test reports; Care and origin labelling artwork; Restricted substance test reports; and supplier declarations.

What is the first step for Chile Textile Labelling?

Verify fibre composition, then test for restricted substances where required. Before sale.

How long does Chile Textile Labelling take?

Before sale.

How much does Chile Textile Labelling cost?

Testing dominates; labelling is low cost.

What happens if I sell without it?

Fines and product withdrawal.

Who regulates Chile Textile Labelling in Chile?

SERNAC.