New Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard (Part 2) specifies requirements for labelling and marking of fabrics, apparels and made-up items (consumer textiles) meant for non-industrial applications. This standard is applicable to woven and knitted fabrics, ready-made garments (both inner and outer wears) and includes home textiles, sportswear and sports apparels.

1.2 This standard does not apply to:

a) Textile products which are manufactured by persons working in their own homes;

b) Textile products which are manufactured by persons that carry out work from materials supplied without the property;

c) Customised textile products made up by self-employed tailors; and

d) Fabrics and made-up items meant for industrial applications and technical textiles, the requirements of which are covered in Part 3 of this standard.

1.3 If requirements for textile products that this standard applies to are fully or partially defined by other special regulations, those special regulations shall then apply to those requirements.

1.4 These labelling requirements are not applicable to items listed in Annex B.