European Union · Textiles

EU Textile Labeling

A practical guide to EU Textile Labeling for textiles sold in the European Union: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Textile products sold to consumers in the EU; Online listings that describe fibre composition

Authority

National market surveillance authorities

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011

Local representative

Not applicable — the supplier is responsible

Timeline

Before placing the product on the market

Cost

Testing and translation costs vary

If you do not comply

Product withdrawal and national penalties

Who needs this

Textile products sold to consumers in the EU
Online listings that describe fibre composition

Documents you need

Fibre composition test report
Label artwork
Language review for each market

Compliance checklist

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Fibre composition test report
Label artwork
Language review for each market

How to comply

Test the fibre composition
Draft the label with the required information
Translate into the required languages
Verify fibre names and tolerances

Brief for your lab or agent

Copy this into an email, then edit the product and channel.

Request: EU Textile Labeling — European Union
Product category: Textiles
Authority: National market surveillance authorities
Legal basis: Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011

Documents we already have:
  1. Fibre composition test report
  2. Label artwork
  3. Language review for each market

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under EU Textile Labeling in the European Union?
  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 placing the product on the market.

Testing and translation costs vary.

Common rejection reasons

Fibre composition not declared
Non-standard fibre names used
Label not in the required language

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.