Pakistan · Textiles

Origin Labelling in Pakistan

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

Who needs it

The country of origin must be stated where local rules require it; Online sellers shipping textiles to consumers in Pakistan

Authority

Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority

Legal basis

National textiles requirements in Pakistan

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

The country of origin must be stated where local rules require it
Online sellers shipping textiles to consumers in Pakistan

Documents you need

Origin marking evidence
Fibre composition test reports
Care and origin labelling artwork
Restricted substance test reports

Compliance checklist

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Origin marking evidence
Fibre composition test reports
Care and origin labelling artwork
Restricted substance test reports

How to comply

Add origin marking to the label
Verify fibre composition
Test for restricted substances where required
Prepare local-language care and content labels

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Origin Labelling — Pakistan
Product category: Textiles
Authority: Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority
Legal basis: National textiles requirements in Pakistan

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

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Origin Labelling in Pakistan?
  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

Origin claim unsupported by documents
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.