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Ref : EIC 111/4
8 April 2009
Dear Sirs,
Commercial Information Circular No. 180/2009
Notice to Exporters : Series 1 (USA) No. 1/2009
US : New Generic Fibre Subclass Name for Labelling Purpose
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently amended its rules and regulations under the Textile Fibre Products Identification Act to establish a new generic fibre subclass name and definition within the existing definition of "polyester" for a subclass of fibres made from poly(trimethylene terephthalate) (PTT). The amendment establishes the subclass name "triexta". With effect from 26 March 2009, "triexta" can be used as a generic name for PTT fibres for labelling purpose. A copy (pdf format) of the Federal Register notice is appended to this circular for reference.
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The FTC provides several business guides on its website to keep the trade informed of the US labelling requirements (e.g. fibre content, country of origin and manufacturer/importer/dealer identity, etc.) for various textiles and clothing products. These documents can be found in the "Fact for Business" web page at FTC's website at: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menus/business/textile.shtm.
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For enquiries concerning the content of this circular, please contact Miss S Y TANG at telephone number 2398 5405.
Yours faithfully,
(Miss WONG Ying)
for Director-General of Trade and Industry
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