Textiles Regulations, 2010

Suppliment tal-Gazzetta tal-Gvern ta’ Malta Nru. 18,586, 30 ta’ April, 2010

L.N. 246 of 2010

PRODUCT SAFETY ACT

(CAP. 427)

Textiles Regulations, 2010

IN exercise of the powers conferred by article 39 of the

Product Safety Act, the Prime Minister, on the advice of the Malta

Standards Authority has made the following regulations

(1) The title of these regulations is the Textiles

Regulations, 2010.

(2) These regulations implement the provisions of

(a) Directive 96/73/EC on certain methods for

quantitative analysis of binary textile fibre mixtures (as

amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003, Directive

2006/2/EC, Directive 2004/4/EC, Regulation (EC) No

1137/2008, and Directive 2009/122/EC);

(b) Directive 2008/121/EC of 14 January 2009 on

textile names; and

(c) Directive 2009/121/EC of 14 September 2009

amending, for the purposes of their technical progress,

Annexes I and V to 2008/121/EC on textile names.

Methods of Analysis

PART 1

Methods for the Quantitative Analysis of Binary Textile Fibre Mixtures

1. The methods for the quantitative analysis of certain binary textile fibre mixtures, including

the preparation of test samples and test specimens, shall be those laid down in Directive

96/73/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on certain methods for quantitative

analysis of binary textile fibre mixtures (OJ L 32, 3.2.1997, p. 1), as amended by

(a) Commission Directive 2006/2/EC of 6 January 2006 amending, for the purposes of its

adaptation to technical progress, Annex II to Directive 96/73/EC of the European

Parliament and of the Council on certain methods for quantitative analysis of binary

textile fibre mixtures (OJ L 5, 10.1.2006, p. 10 -13);

(b) Commission Directive 2007/4/EC of 2 February 2007 amending, for the purposes of its

adaptation to technical progress, Annex II to Directive 96/73/EC of the European

Parliament and of the Council on certain methods for quantitative analysis of binary

textile fibre mixtures (OJ L 28, 3.2.2007, p. 14 -18); and

(c) Commission Directive 2009/122/EC of 14 September 2009 amending, for the purposes of

its adaptation to technical progress, Annex II to Directive 96/73/EC of the European

Parliament and of the Council on certain methods for quantitative analysis of binary

textile fibre mixtures (OJ L 242, 15.9.2009, p. 14–20).

2. Any laboratory responsible for the testing of binary mixtures for which there is no uniform

method of analysis established by the European Community shall determine the composition

of such mixtures by using any valid method at its disposal, indicating in the analysis report

the result obtained and, in so far as this is known, the degree of accuracy of the method used.

PART 2

Methods for the Quantitative Analysis of Ternary Fibre Mixtures

3. The methods for the quantitative analysis of ternary fibre mixtures, including the

preparation of test samples and test specimens, shall be those laid down in Council Directive

73/44/EEC.

4. Any laboratory responsible for the testing of ternary mixtures shall show in the test report

all the factors mentioned in point V of Annex 1 of Council Directive 73/44/EEC.

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(1) Textile products may be marketed, either before

or during their industrial processing or at any of the distribution

stages, only where such products comply with these regulations.

(2) These regulations shall not apply to textile products

(a) are intended for export to third countries;

(b) enter Malta, under customs control, for transit

purposes;

(c) are imported from third countries for inward

processing;

(d) are contracted out to persons working in their

own homes, or to independent firms that make up work

from materials supplied without the property therein

being transferred for consideration.

(3) The following shall be treated in the same way as

textile products and shall be subject to these regulations

(a) products containing at least 80 % by weight of

textile fibres;

(b) furniture, umbrella and sunshade coverings

containing at least 80 % by weight of textile components;

similarly, the textile components of multi-layer floor

coverings, of mattresses and of camping goods, and

warm linings of footwear, gloves, mittens and mitts,

provided such parts or linings constitute at least 80 % by

weight of the complete article;

(c) textiles incorporated in other products and

forming an integral part thereof, where their composition

is specified.

(1) For the purposes of these regulations, the following

definitions shall apply

“Test sample” means a sample of a suitable size for

analysis, taken from laboratory bulk samples in turn taken

from a batch of articles for analysis;

“Test specimen” means that part of the test sample

required to give an individual test result;

“textile fibre” means

(a)

a unit of matter characterised by its

flexibility, fineness and high ratio of length to maximum

transverse dimension, which render it suitable for textile

applications;

(b) flexible strips or tubes, of which the apparent

width does not exceed 5 mm, including strips cut from

wider strips or films, produced from the substances

used for the manufacture of the fibres listed under items

19 to 47 in the First Schedule and suitable for textile

applications; the apparent width is the width of the strip

or tube when folded, flattened, compressed or twisted, or

the average width where the width is not uniform.

(d)

‘textile products’ means any raw, semi-

worked, worked, semi-manufactured, manufactured,

semi-made-up or made-up products which are

exclusively composed of textile fibres, regardless of the

mixing or assembly process employed.

(1) The names and descriptions of fibres referred to Names and description

in regulation 3 are listed in the First Schedule. Use of the names

appearing in the table of the First Schedule shall be reserved

for fibres the nature of which is specified under the same item

of that table. None of those names may be used for any other

fibre, whether on their own or as an adjective or as a root, in any

language whatsoever.

(2) The word ‘silk’ may not be used to indicate the

shape or particular presentation in continuous yarn of textile fibres.

(1) No textile product may be described as ‘100%’, Description of textile

‘pure’ or ‘all’ unless it is exclusively composed of the same fibre;

no similar term may be used.

(2) A textile product may contain up to 2% by weight

of other fibres, provided this quantity is justified on technical

grounds and is not added as a matter of routine. This tolerance

shall be increased to 5% in the case of textile products which have

undergone a carding process.

(3) A wool product may be described, at least, as one

of the following: “suf verġni”; “fleece wool” or “virgin wool”; and

/ or “lana vergine” or “lana di tosa”; provided that it is composed

exclusively of a fibre which has not previously been incorporated

in a finished product, which has not been subjected to any

spinning and/or felting processes other than those required in the

manufacture of that product, and which has not been damaged by

treatment or use.

(4) By way of derogation from sub-regulation 5(3), the

names referred to therein may be used to describe wool contained

in a fibre mixture when

(a) all the wool contained in that mixture satisfies

the requirements laid down in sub-regulation 5(3);

(b) this wool accounts for not less than 25% of

the total weight of the mixture;

(c) in the case of a scribbled mixture, the wool is

mixed with only one other fibre.

In the case referred to in this paragraph, the full

percentage composition is to be given.

(5) The tolerance justified on technical grounds

connected with manufacture shall be limited to 0,3% of fibrous

impurities in the case of the products referred to in sub-regulations

5(3) and (4), including wool products which have undergone a

carding process.

(6) A textile product composed of two or more fibres,

one of which accounts for at least 85 % of the total weight, shall be

designated by one of the following

(a) by the name of the latter fibre followed by its

percentage by weight;

(b) by the name of the latter fibre followed by the

words ‘85 % minimum’; or

(c)

by the full percentage composition of the

product.

(7) A textile product composed of two or more fibres,

none of which accounts for as much as 85 % of the total weight,

shall be designated by the name and percentage by weight of at

least the two main fibres, followed by the names of the other

constituent fibres in descending order of weight, with or without an

indication of their percentage by weight. However

(a) fibres which separately account for less than 10

% of the total weight of a product may be collectively

designated by the term ‘other fibres’, followed by the

total percentage by weight;

(b) where the name of a fibre which accounts

for less than 10 % of the total weight of a product is

specified, the full percentage composition of that product

shall be given.

(8) Products having a pure cotton warp and a pure

flax weft, in which the percentage of flax accounts for not less

than 40 % of the total weight of the unsized fabric may be given

the name ‘cotton linen union’ which must be accompanied by the

composition specification ‘pure cotton warp - pure flax weft’.

(9) The term ‘mixed fibres’ or the term ‘unspecified

textile composition’ may be used for any product the composition

of which cannot easily be stated at the time of manufacture.

(10) (a) In the case of textile products intended for

the end consumer, in the percentage compositions specified in sub-

regulations 5(6) to (9)

(i) a quantity of extraneous fibres of up to

2 % of the total weight of the textile product shall

be tolerated, provided that this quantity is justified

on technical grounds and is not added as a matter

of routine; this tolerance shall be increased to 5%

in the case of products which have undergone a

carding process and shall be without prejudice to

the tolerance referred to in regulation 5(5);

(ii) a manufacturing tolerance of 3% shall

be permitted between the stated fibre percentages

and the percentages obtained from analysis, in

relation to the total weight of fibres shown on the

label; such tolerance shall also be applied to fibres

which, in accordance with paragraph 2, are listed

in descending order of weight with no indication of

their percentage. This tolerance shall also apply for

the purpose of sub-regulation 5(4)(b).

(b) On analysis, the tolerances shall be calculated

separately. The total weight to be taken into account in

calculating the tolerance referred to in point (b) shall be

that of the fibres of the finished product less the weight

of any extraneous fibres found when applying the

tolerance referred to in point (a).

(c) The addition of the tolerances referred to

in points (a) and (b) shall be permitted only if any

extraneous fibres found by analysis, when applying the

tolerance referred to in point (a), prove to be of the same

chemical type as one or more of the fibres shown on the

label.

(d) In the case of particular products for which

the manufacturing process requires tolerances higher

than those given in points (a) and (b), higher tolerances

may be authorised when the conformity of the product

is checked pursuant to regulation 7 only in exceptional

cases and where adequate justification is provided by the

manufacturer.

(11) Without prejudice to the tolerances laid down in

sub-regulations 5(2), 5(5) and 5(10), visible, isolable fibres which

are purely decorative and do not exceed 7 % of the weight of the

finished product need not be mentioned in the fibre compositions

provided for in sub-regulations 5(1), 5(2) and 5(7) to 5(10). The

same shall apply to fibres, such as metallic fibres, which are

incorporated in order to obtain an antistatic effect and which do not

exceed 2 % of the weight of the finished product. In the case of the

products referred to in sub-regulation 5(8), such percentages shall

be calculated not on the weight of the fabric but on the weight of

the warp and that of the weft separately.

(1) Textile products within the meaning of these

regulations shall be labelled or marked whenever they are put on

the market for production or commercial purposes. This labelling

or marking may be replaced or supplemented by accompanying

commercial documents when the products are not being offered

for sale to the end consumer, or when they are delivered in

performance of an order placed by the State or by some other legal

person governed by public law or, in those Member States where

this concept is unknown, by an equivalent entity.

(2) The names, descriptions and particulars as to

textile fibre content referred to in regulations 4 to 5(11) and in

the First Schedule shall be clearly indicated in the commercial

documents. This requirement shall, in particular, preclude the use

of abbreviations in sales contracts, bills and invoices. However, a

mechanised processing code may be used, provided that code is

explained in the same document.

(3) The names, descriptions and particulars as to

textile fibre content referred to in regulations 4 to 5(11) and in the

First Schedule shall be indicated in clear, legible and uniform print

when textile products are offered for sale or sold to the consumer,

and in particular in catalogues and trade literature, on packagings,

on labels and on markings. Particulars and information other

than those provided for by these regulations shall be separate.

This provision shall not apply to trade marks or to the name of

the undertaking which may be given immediately before or after

particulars provided for by these regulations. If, however, when

a textile product is offered for sale or is sold to the consumer as

referred to in the first subparagraph, a trade mark or a name of

an undertaking is indicated which contains, on its own or as an

adjective or as a root, one of the names listed in the First Schedule

or a name liable to be confused therewith, the trade mark or the

name of an undertaking must be immediately preceded or followed

by the names, descriptions and particulars as to textile fibre content

referred to in regulations 4 to 5(11) and in the First Schedule in

clear, legible and uniform print.

(4) When textile products are offered for sale or are

sold to the end consumer in Malta, the labelling and marking

required by regulation 6 shall be made in at least one of the

following languages: Maltese, English, Italian.

In the case of bobbins, reels, skeins, balls or any other

small quantity of sewing, mending and embroidery yarns, the

option provided for in the first subparagraph shall be obligatory

only in the case of inclusive labelling on packaging or displays.

Without prejudice to the cases referred to in item 18 of the

Fourth Schedule, individual items may be labelled in any of the

Community languages.

(5) Any textile product composed of two or more

components which have different fibre contents shall bear a label

stating the fibre content of each component. Such labelling shall

not be compulsory for components representing less than 30% of

the total weight of the product, excluding main linings.

(6) Where two or more textile products have the same

fibre content and normally form a single unit, they need bear only

one label.

(7) Without prejudice to sub-regulation 6(9)

(a) the fibre composition of the following corsetry

articles shall be indicated by stating the composition of

the whole product or that of the components listed below

either inclusively or separately

(i) for brassières: the outside and inside

fabric of the cups and back;

(ii) for corsets: the front, rear and side

stiffening panels;

(iii) for corselets: the outside and inside

fabric of the cups, the front and rear stiffening

panels and the side panels.

The fibre composition of corsetry articles other than

those listed in the first subparagraph shall be indicated by stating

the composition of the whole product or, either inclusively or

separately, the composition of the various components of the

articles; such labelling shall not be compulsory for components

representing less than 10% of the total weight of the product. The

separate labelling of the various parts of the said corsetry articles

shall be carried out in such a way that the end consumer can easily

understand to which part of the product the particulars on the label refer;

(b) the fibre composition of etch-printed textiles

shall be given for the product as a whole and may

be indicated by stating, separately, the composition

of the base fabric and that of the etched parts. These

components shall be mentioned by name;

(c) the fibre composition of embroidered textiles

shall be given for the product as a whole and may

be indicated by stating, separately, the composition

of the base fabric and that of the embroidery yarn;

these components must be mentioned by name; if

the embroidered parts amount to less than 10% of the

surface area of the product, only the composition of the

base fabric need be stated;

(d) the fibre composition of yarns consisting of a

core and a cover made up of different fibres, and offered

for sale as such to the consumer, shall be given for the

product as a whole and may be indicated by stating the

composition of the core and the cover separately; these

components shall be mentioned by name;

(e) the fibre composition of velvet and plush

textiles, or of textiles resembling velvet or plush, shall

be given for the whole product and, where the product

comprises a distinct backing and a use-surface composed

of different fibres, may be stated separately for these two

parts, which shall be mentioned by name;

(f) the composition of floor coverings and carpets

of which the backing and the use-surface are composed

of different fibres may be stated for the use-surface

alone, which shall be mentioned by name.

(8)

By way of derogation from sub-regulations 6(1) to

(a) in the case of textile products listed in the

Third Schedule which are at one of the stages referred

to in sub-regulation 3(1), point (a), Member States may

not require any labelling or marking bearing the name

or composition. However, the provisions of regulations

6(1) to (7) shall apply where such products bear a label

or marking giving the name or composition, or a trade

mark or name of an undertaking which incorporates, on

its own or as an adjective or as a root, either one of the

names listed in the First Schedule or a name liable to be

confused therewith;

(b) where textile products listed in the Fourth

Schedule are of the same type and composition, they

may be offered for sale together under an inclusive label

giving the composition particulars laid down by these

regulations;

(c) the composition of textile products sold by

the metre needs to be shown only on the length or roll

offered for sale.

(9) For the purposes of applying sub-regulation

6(1) and the other provisions of these regulations relating to the

labelling of textile products, the fibre percentages referred to in

sub-regulations 5(1) to (10) shall be determined without taking

account of the following items

(a) for all textile products: non-textile parts,

selvedges, labels and badges, edgings and trimmings

not forming an integral part of the product, buttons

and buckles covered with textile materials, accessories,

decorations, non-elastic ribbons, elastic threads and

bands added at specific and limited points of the product

and, subject to the conditions specified in sub-regulation

5(11), visible, isolable fibres which are purely decorative

and antistatic fibres;

( b ) f o r fl o o r c o v e r i n g s a n d c a r p e t s : a l l

components other than the use-surface;

(c) for upholstery fabrics: binding and filling

warps and wefts which do not form part of the use-

surface;

(d) for hangings and curtains: binding and filling

warps and wefts which do not form part of the right side

of the fabric;

(e) for other textile products: base or underlying

fabrics, stiffenings and reinforcements, inter-linings and

canvas backings, stitching and assembly threads unless

they replace the warp and/or weft of the fabric, fillings

not having an insulating function and, subject to sub-

regulation 6(5), linings.

For the purposes of this point

(i) the base or underlying material of textile

products which serve as a backing for the use-

surface, in particular in blankets and double fabrics,

and the backings of velvet or plush fabrics and

kindred products shall not be regarded as backings

to be removed;

(ii) ‘stiffenings and reinforcements’ mean the

yarns or materials added at specific and limited

points of the textile products to strengthen them or

to give them stiffness or thickness;

(f) fatty substances, binders, weightings, sizings

and dressings, impregnating products, additional dyeing

and printing products and other textile processing

products. In the absence of Community provisions, all

necessary measures shall be taken so as to ensure that

these items are not present in quantities liable to mislead

the consumer.

(1) Checks on whether the composition of textile

products is in conformity with the information supplied in

accordance with these regulations shall be carried out by the

methods of analysis specified in the Fifth Schedule. The fibre

percentages in sub-regulations 5(1) to (10) shall be determined by

applying to the anhydrous mass of each fibre the appropriate agreed

allowance laid down in the Fourth Schedule, after having removed

the items referred to in sub-regulation 6(9).

The Textile Names Order, 2000 (Order No. 46 of 2000) is

2000. hereby revoked.

First Schedule

Table of Textile Fibres

Fibre description

Fibre from sheep’s or lambs’ fleeces (Ovis aries)

hair of the following animals: alpaca, llama, camel, kashmir goat,

angora goat, angora rabbit, vicuna, yak, guanaco, cashgora goat (a

cross between the kashmir goat and the angora goat), beaver, otter

hair of the various animals not mentioned under 1 or 2

fibre obtained exclusively from silk-secreting insects

fibre obtained from the bolls of the cotton plant (Gossypium)

fibre obtained from the inside of the kapok fruit (Ceiba pentandra)

fibre obtained from the bast of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum)

fibre obtained from the bast of hemp (Cannabis sativa)

fibre obtained from the bast of Corchorus olitorius and Corchorus

capsularis. For the purposes of this Directive, bast fibres obtained

from the following species shall be treated in the same way as jute

Hibiscus cannabinus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Abutilon avicennae,

Urena lobata, Urena sinuata

fibre obtained from the sheathing leaf of Musa textilis

fibre obtained from the leaves of Stipa tenacissima

fibre obtained from the fruit of Cocos nucifera

fibre obtained from the bast of Cytisus scoparius and/or Spartium

junceum

fibre obtained from the bast of Boehmeria nivea and Boehmeria

tenacissima

fibre obtained from the leaves of Agave sisalana

fibre from the bast of Crotalaria juncea

fibre from the bast of Agave fourcroydes

fibre from the bast of Agave cantala

cellulose acetate fibre wherein less than 92 % but at least 74 % of

the hydroxyl groups are acetylated

fibre obtained from metallic salts of alginic acid

regenerated cellulose fibre obtained by the cuprammonium process

a regenerated cellulose fibre obtained by a modified viscose process

having a high breaking force and high wet modulus. The breaking

force (BC) in the conditioned state and the force (BM) required to

produce an elongation of 5 % in the wet state are

B C (CN) " 1,3 #T + 2T

B M (CN) "0,5 #T

where T is the mean linear density in decitex

fibre obtained from natural protein substances regenerated and

stabilised through the action of chemical agents

cellulose acetate fibre wherein at least 92 % of the hydroxyl groups

are acetylated

regenerated cellulose fibre obtained by the viscose process for

filament and discontinuous fibre

fibre formed of linear macromolecules comprising at least 85 % (by

mass) in the chain of the acrylonitrilic pattern

B

fibre formed of linear macromolecules having in their chain more

than 50 % by mass of chlorinated vinyl or chlorinated vinylidene

monomeric units

fibre formed of linear macromolecules made from fluorocarbon

aliphatic monomers

fibre formed of linear macromolecules having in the chain more

than 50 % and less than 85 % (by mass) of the acrylonitrilic pattern

fibre formed from synthetic linear macromolecules having in the

chain recurring amide linkages of which at least 85 % are joined to

aliphatic or cycloaliphatic units

fibre formed from synthetic linear macromolecules made up of

aromatic groups joined by amide or imide linkages, of which at least

85 % are joined directly to two aromatic rings and with the number

of imide linkages, if the latter are present, not exceeding the number

of amide linkages

fibre formed from synthetic linear macromolecules having in the

chain recurring imide units

a regenerated cellulose fibre obtained by dissolution, and an organic

solvent spinning process, without formation of derivatives

fibre formed of linear macromolecules having in the chain at least

85 % (by mass) of lactic acid ester units derived from naturally

occurring sugars, and which has a melting temperature of at least

135 o C

fibre formed of linear macromolecules comprising at least 85 % (by

mass) in the chain of an ester of a diol and terephthalic acid

fibre formed of un-substituted aliphatic saturated hydrocarbon linear

macromolecules

fibre formed of an aliphatic saturated hydrocarbon linear

macromolecule where one carbon atom in two carries a methyl side

chain in an isotactic disposition and without further substitution

fibre formed of linear macromolecules having in the chain the

recurring ureylene (NH-CO-NH) functional group

fibre formed of linear macromolecules composed of chains with the

recurring urethane functional group

fibre formed of linear macromolecules whose chain is constituted by

poly(vinyl alcohol) with differing levels of acetalisation

fibre formed of acrylonitrile terpolymer, a chlorinated vinyl

monomer and a third vinyl monomer, none of which represents as

much as 50 % of the total mass

elastofibre composed of natural or synthetic polyisoprene, or

composed of one or more dienes polymerised with or without one or

more vinyl monomers, and which, when stretched to three times its

original length and released, recovers rapidly and substantially to its

initial length

elastofibre composed of at least 85 % (by mass) of a segmented

polyurethane, and which, when stretched to three times its original

length and released, recovers rapidly and substantially to its initial

length

fibre made of glass

fibres obtained from miscellaneous or new materials not listed

elsewhere in this Schedule

fibre formed by interaction of two or more chemically distinct linear

macromolecules in two or more distinct phases (of which none

exceeds 85 % by mass) which contains ester groups as dominant

functional unit (at least 85 %) and which, after suitable treatment

when stretched to one and half times its original length and released,

recovers rapidly and substantially to its initial length

fibre composed of at least 95 % (by mass) of macromolecules

partially cross-linked, made up from ethylene and at least one other

olefin and which, when stretched to one and a half times its original

length and released, recovers rapidly and substantially to its initial

length

fibre formed of at last 85% by mass of cross-linked macromolecules

made up of melamine derivatives

(1) The name ‘wool’ in item 1 of this Schedule may also be used to indicate a mixture of fibres from sheep’s or lambs’ fleeces and the

hairs listed in the third column of item 2. This provision is applicable to the textile products listed in sub-regulations 5(1) to 5(5) and to

those referred in sub-regulations 5(6) to 5(10) provided that the latter are partly composed of the fibres listed in items 1 and 2.

(2) It is understood that an ‘organic solvent’ means essentially a mixture of organic chemicals and water.

B

Second Schedule

Products which cannot be made subject to mandatory labelling or marking

1. Sleeve-supporting armbands

2. Watch straps of textile materials

3. Labels and badges

4. Stuffed pan-holders of textile materials

5. Coffee cosy covers

6. Tea cosy covers

7. Sleeve protectors

8. Muffs other than in pile fabric

Artificial flowers

Pin cushions

Painted canvas

Textile products for base and underlying fabrics and stiffenings

13. Felts

Old made-up textile products, where explicitly stated to be such

15. Gaiters

Packagings, not new and sold as such

17. Felt hats

Containers which are soft and without foundation, saddlery, of textile materials

Travel goods of textile materials

Hand-embroidered tapestries, finished or unfinished, and materials for their production, including

embroidery yarns, sold separately from the canvas and specially presented for use in such tapestries

Slide fastener

Buttons and buckles covered with textile materials

Book covers of textile materials

24. Toys

Textile parts of footwear, with the exception of warm linings

Table mats having several components and a surface area of not more than 500 cm 2

Oven gloves and cloths

Egg cosies

Make-up cases

Tobacco pouches of textile fabric

Spectacle, cigarette and cigar, lighter and comb cases of textile fabric

Protective requisites for sports with the exception of gloves

Toilet cases

Shoe-cleaning cases

Funeral items

Disposable articles, with the exception of wadding

For the purposes of these regulations, textile articles designed to be used once only or for a limited time,

and the normal use of which precludes any restoring for subsequent use for the same or a similar purpose,

are to be regarded as disposable

Textile articles subject to the rules of the European Pharmacopoeia and covered by a reference to those

rules, nondisposable bandages for medical and orthopaedic use and orthopaedic textile articles in general

Textile articles including cordage, ropes and string, subject to item 12 of the Fourth Schedule, normally

intended

(a) for use as equipment components in the manufacture and processing of goods;

(b) for incorporation in machines, installations (e.g. for heating, air conditioning or lighting), domestic and

other appliances, vehicles and other means of transport, or for their operation, maintenance or

equipment, other than tarpaulin covers and textile motor vehicle accessories sold separately from the

vehicle

Textile articles for protection and safety purposes such as safety belts, parachutes, life-jackets, emergency

chutes, firefighting devices, bullet-proof waistcoats and special protective garments (e.g. those providing

protection against fire, chemical substances or other safety hazards)

Air-supported structures (e.g. sports halls, exhibition stands or storage facilities), provided that particulars

of the performances and technical specifications of these articles are supplied

41. Sails

Animal clothing

Flags and banners

B

Third Schedule

Products for which only inclusive labelling or marking is obligatory

1. Floor cloths

2. Cleaning cloths

3. Edgings and trimmings

4. Passementerie

5. Belts

6. Braces

7. Suspenders and garters

8. Shoe and boot laces

9. Ribbons

10. Elastic

11. New packaging sold as such

12. Packing string and agricultural twine; string, cordage and ropes other than those falling within item 38 of

the Third Schedule ( 1 )

13. Table mats

14. Handkerchiefs

15. Bun nets and hair nets

16. Ties and bow ties for children

17. Bibs; wash gloves and face flannels

18. Sewing, mending and embroidery yarns presented for retail sale in small quantities with a net weight of 1

gram or less

19. Tape for curtains and blinds and shutters

For the products falling within this item and sold in cut lengths, the inclusive labelling shall be that of the reel. The cordage and ropes

falling within this item include those used in mountaineering and water sports.

B

Fourth Schedule

Agreed allowances used to calculate the mass of fibres contained in a textile product

Fibre No

Fibres

Percentages

1-2

Wool and animal hair

combed fibres

18.25

17.00 ( 1 )

carded fibres

Animal hair

combed fibres

18.25

17.00 ( 1 )

carded fibres

Horsehair

combed fibres

16.00

carded fibres

15.00

Silk

11.00

Cotton

normal fibres

8.50

mercerised fibres

10.50

Kapok

10.90

Flax

12.00

True hemp

12.00

Jute

17.00

Abaca

14.00

ALFA

14.00

Coir

13.00

Broom

14.00

Ramie (bleached fibre)

8.50

Sisal

14.00

Sunn

12.00

Henequen

14.00

Maguey

14.00

Acetate

9.00

Alginate

20.00

Cupro

13.00

Modal

13.00

Protein

17.00

Triacetate

7.00

Viscose

13.00

Acrylic

2.00

Chlorofibre

2.00

Fluorofibre

0.00

Modacrylic

2.00

Polyamide or nylon

discontinuous fibre

6.25

filament

5.75

Aramid

8.00

Polyimide

3.50

Lyocell

13.00

Polylactide

1.50

Polyester

discontinuous fibre

1.50

B

filament

1.50

Polyethylene

1.50

Polypropylene

2.00

Polycarbamide

2.00

Polyurethane

discontinuous fibre

3.50

filament

3.00

Vinylal

5.00

Trivinyl

3.00

Elastodiene

1.00

Elastane

1.50

Glass fibre

2.00

with an average diameter of over 5 µm

3.00

with an average diameter of 5 µm or less

Metal fibre

2.00

Metallised fibre

2.00

Asbestos

2.00

Paper yarn

13.75

Elastomultiester

1.50

Elastolefin

1.50

Melamine

7.00

(1) The agreed allowances of 17% shall also be applied where it is impossible to ascertain whether the textile product containing

wool and/or animal hair is combed or carded

B