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Textile Flammability in the European Union

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

Who needs it

Certain apparel and home textiles must meet flammability performance requirements; Online sellers shipping textiles to consumers in the European Union

Authority

European Commission

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) 1007/2011

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

Certain apparel and home textiles must meet flammability performance requirements
Online sellers shipping textiles to consumers in the European Union

Documents you need

Flammability test report
Fibre composition test reports
Care and origin labelling artwork
Restricted substance test reports

Compliance checklist

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Flammability test report
Fibre composition test reports
Care and origin labelling artwork
Restricted substance test reports

How to comply

Test the fabric to the applicable standard
Verify fibre composition
Test for restricted substances where required
Prepare local-language care and content labels

Brief for your lab or agent

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

Request: Textile Flammability — European Union
Product category: Textiles
Authority: European Commission
Legal basis: Regulation (EU) 1007/2011

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

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Textile Flammability 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 sale.

Testing dominates; labelling is low cost.

Common rejection reasons

Fabric burn rate above the limit
Fibre percentages inaccurate
Care label missing
Origin labelling incorrect

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.

Official sources

FAQ

Who needs Textile Flammability in the European Union?

Certain apparel and home textiles must meet flammability performance requirements Online sellers shipping textiles to consumers in the European Union.

What documents are required for Textile Flammability?

Flammability test report; Fibre composition test reports; Care and origin labelling artwork; and restricted substance test reports.

What is the first step for Textile Flammability?

Test the fabric to the applicable standard. Before sale.

How long does Textile Flammability take?

Before sale.

How much does Textile Flammability cost?

Testing dominates; labelling is low cost.

What happens if I sell without it?

Fines and product withdrawal.

Who regulates Textile Flammability in the European Union?

European Commission.