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Notice
to Exporters
Ref. : EIC 111/13/5
18 February
1998
Dear Sirs,
Notice
to Exporters: Series 1 (USA) No. 12/98
Export
of Restrained Textiles to the USA
Recognition
of ISO Standard for Generic Fibre Names
This Notice informs
traders that the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced on 13
February 1998 certain changes to a number of textile-related rules effective
from 16March1998. The changes include, among others, amending the rules
to incorporate by reference the generic fibre names and definitions for
manufactured fibres in the International Organization for Standardisation
(ISO) Standard 2076: 1989, "Textiles--Man-made fibres ¡V Generic
names". That is to say, manufacturer may use ISO alternative fibre
names for names that are currently recognised by the FTC. For example,
"viscose", a name recognised by ISO, may be used as an alternative
generic fibre name for some forms of "rayon", and "elastane"may
be used as an alternative to "spandex".
- If you require
further information, please contact Mr. Alex Li at 23985412, Miss Emily
Lau at 23985416 or our Customer Service Centre at 23985288.
Yours faithfully,
(A. P. M. Li)
for Director-General of Trade
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Convenient
and efficient enquiry service - please use
Trade Department 24 hours General Enquiry Hotline 2392 2922
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The
electronic SilkNet service provided by TRADELINK enables traders
to submit Restrained Textiles Export Licence Applications directly
through their office computer faster and easier. For enquiries,
please call 2599 1700.
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