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Vietnam Publishes New Requirements on Formaldehyde and Azo Dye Use in Textiles
The new regulations contain specific requirements relating to the permitted limits for formaldehyde and azo dye content in textile products. These apply to all goods manufactured, imported, distributed and sold in Vietnam.
According to the regulations, the limits on formaldehyde content in textile products shall not exceed:
• Textile products for children under 3 years old: 30 mg/kg
• Textile products in direct skin contact: 75 mg/kg
• Textile products without direct skin contact: 300 mg/kg
Limits on content of aromatic amines derived from azo colorants:
• Content of each aromatic amine shall not exceed 30 mg/kg for all textile products
The regulations do have exemptions, including:
• Unbleached or undyed fabrics and textile products
• Textile products in transit or stored in warehouses for assembling
• Textile products temporarily imported for re-export
• Foreign tourist belongings temporarily entering Vietnam
• Commercial samples with no market value or samples for scientific study
Textile products that are manufactured, imported, distributed and marketed in Vietnam are required to declare conformity with the CR mark at the point of sale and provide a conformity certificate either by:
• Self-declaration of conformity based on results of self-assessment made by the applicant. The testing for declaration of conformity shall be carried out by a testing organization certified by MOIT
• Declaration of conformity based on results of certification or assessment made by the appointed certifying organization. The testing for declaration of conformity shall be carried out by a testing organization certified by MOIT.
The new requirements will come into effect on May 1, 2018. Stakeholders are now advised to check their products are compliant with the latest clothing regulations in Vietnam.
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