Note: AMR is the governmental organization of domestic China, AMR is the regional merged governmental organization of QTS and AIC. QTS is short for the Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision, AIC is short for the Administration for Industry and Commerce, AMR is short for the Administration for Market Regulation, SAMR is short for the State Administration for Market Regulation.

Bedding Articles

In April, the Xinjiang AMR announced the results of the special product quality supervision for bedding articles.

This spot check was conducted according to GB 18401-2010 “National general safety technical code for textile products,” GB/T 29862 “Textiles – Identification of fiber content,” GB/T 22797 “Sheet” and GB/T 22844-2009 “Matched bedding.”

Primary failed items: carcinogenic aromatic amine dyestuff, pH value, colorfastness, tensile strength, fiber content

Children’s Apparel

In April, the SAMR and Xinjiang AMR announced the results of the special product quality supervision for children’s apparel.

This spot check was conducted according to GB 18401-2010 “National general safety technical code for textile products,” GB 31701-2015 “Safety Technical Code for Infant and Children’s Textile Products,” GB/T 29862-2013 “Textiles – Identification of fiber content,” GB/T 22849 “Knitted T-shirt,” GB/T 8878 “Cotton knitted underwear,” FZ/T 73009 “Cashmere knitted goods,” FZ/T 73018 “Wool knitted goods,” FZ/T 73020 “Knitted casual wear,” FZ/T 73025 “Knitted garment and adornment for infants,” FZ/T 73026 “Knitted skirt and ladies suit,” FZ/T 73029 “Knitted trousers,” FZ/T 73032 “Knitted jeans wear,” FZ/T 73045 “Knitted children’s wear,” FZ/T 81004 “Dress and ladies suit,” FZ/T 81006 “Jeanswear,” FZ/T 81007 “Casual wear” and FZ/T 81014 “Infant wear.”

Primary failed items: fiber content, pH value, colorfastness, attachment strength and cords and drawstrings

Textiles and Apparel

In April, the Zhejiang AMR and Xinjiang AMR announced the results of a special product quality supervision and inspection for textiles and apparel.

The spot checks were conducted according to GB 18401 “National general safety technical code for textile products,” GB/T 5296.4-2012 “Instructions for use of products of consumer interest – Part 4: Textiles and apparel,” GB/T 29862-2013 “Textiles – Identification of fiber content,” FZ/T 73026 “Knitted skirt and ladies suit,” FZ/T 81004 “Dress and ladies suit,” FZ/T 81007 “Casual wear,” GB/T 2660 “Shirts and blouses,” GB/T 14272 “Down garments,” FZ/T 73009 “Cashmere knitted goods,” FZ/T 73018 “Wool knitted goods,” FZ/T 73005 “Low wool content and wool-like knitted goods,” FZ/T 73034 “Semi-worsted wool knitted goods,” GB/T 8878 “Cotton knitted underwear,” FZ/T 73012 “Brassiere,” FZ/T 73017 “Knitted home textiles,” FZ/T 73024 “Knitted underwear with chemical fibres,” FZ/T 73022 “Knitted thermal underwear,” FZ/T 73029 “Knitted trousers,” FZ/T 81001 “Pajamas,” GB/T 22700 “Washed garments,” GB/T 22849 “Knitted T-shirt,” GB/T 22853 “Knitted sportswear,” GB/T 29868 “General technical criterion for knitted sports protection article,” GB/T 26385 “Knitted patchwork clothing,” FZ/T 73020 “Knitted casual wear,” FZ/T 81008 “Jackets,” FZ/T 73053 “Knitted down garments,” GB/T 32614 “Outdoor sportswear – Water resistant garment,” FZ/T 81010 “Trench coats” and GB/T 22864 “Towel.”

Primary failed items: fiber content

Footwear

In April, the Xinjiang AMR announced the results of special product quality supervision and inspection of footwear products.

This spot check was conducted according to GB 20400-2006 “Leather and fur – Limit of harmful matter,” QB/T 1002 “Leather shoes,” GB/T 28011 “Shanks,” GB/T 22756 “Leather sandals,” QB/T 2955 “Casual shoes,” “QB/T 2977 EVA sandals and slippers” and QB/T 4331 “Children’s athletic footwear.”

Primary failed items: label, carcinogenic aromatic amine dyestuff, formaldehyde content, total heavy metal content

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Ms. Linda Zhang
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