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The Textile and Wool Labeling Acts - Covered Persons and Entities

Covered Persons and Entities

Generally, the labeling requirements of the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act (Textile Act), the Wool Products Labeling Act (Wool Act), and their accompanying rules apply to any person or entity that manufactures, imports, sells, offers to sell, distributes, or advertises products covered by the Textile Act or the Wool Act.

Exempt Persons and Entities

The following types of persons and entities are exempt from the labeling requirements of the Textile Act, the Wool Act, and their accompanying rules:

(1) a common carrier or contract carrier shipping or delivering textile products in the ordinary course of business;

(2) a processor or finisher working under contract to a manufacturer (unless the processor or finisher changes the fiber content contrary to the terms of the contract);

(3) a manufacturer or seller of textile products for export only; and

(4) an advertising agency or publisher disseminating ads or promotional material about textile products.

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