Labelling - Textiles

Act: Competition Act, R.S., 1985, c. C-34, s. 1;R.S., 1985, c. 19 (2nd Supp.), s. 19.;Textile Labelling Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. T-10
Regulation: Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations, C.R.C., Vol. XVIII, c. 1551, p. 13759, as amended 

To Whom Does This Apply?

The Competition Act applies to most businesses in Canada, regardless of size.

The Textile Labelling Act applies to any person who manufactures, processes, finishes, imports or sells consumer textile articles.

Summary

The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency that ensures all Canadians enjoy the benefits of a competitive economy. The Bureau oversees the application of the Competition Act, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Textile Labelling Act, and the Precious Metals Marking Act.

The Textile Labelling Act is a criminal statute relating to the labelling, sale, importation and advertising of consumer textile articles. It requires that textile articles bear accurate and meaningful labelling information to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions. The Act prohibits false or misleading representations and sets out specifications for mandatory label information such as the generic name of each fibre present and the dealer's full name and postal address or a CA identification number.

The following publications are available from the Competition Bureau's Information Centre, or they can be accessed from the Bureau's Web site: 

• CA Number Database
• Guide to the Labelling of Down and Feathers
• Environmental claims - A guide for Industry and Advertisers
• Labelling of Fabric Sold at Retail
• Application of the Competition Act to Representations on the Internet
• Guide to "Made in Canada" Claims
• Guidance on the Labelling of Textiles for Businesses
• Guide to the Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations
• Labelling Assessment Tools
• Amending the Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations
• Federal Labelling Requirements for Upholstered Furniture
• Environmental Claims: A Guide for Industry and Advertisers. 

DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this section is of a general nature only and is not intended to constitute advice for any specific fact situation. For particular questions, the users are invited to contact their lawyer. For additional information, see contact(s) listed below.

Manitoba Contact(s):
See National Contact. 

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