Results of China Market Textile and Footwear Spot Checks in March 2016
Vol. 904 | 01 Apr 2016
supervision and Inspection on Brassieres
The Jiangsu Bureau of Quality and Technical supervision launched a special product quality supervision and inspection for brassieres at manufactures, in the market and e-commerce platforms. The spot check inspected 247 batches of samples; 177 batches were found unqualified.
This spot check was conducted according to GB 18401 “National General Safety Technical Code for Textile Products,” GB 5296.4 “Instructions for use of products of consumer interest - Part 4: Textiles and apparel,” GB/T 29862 “Textiles – Identification of Fiber Content,” and relevant product standards. The key items inspected on these samples were formaldehyde, pH value and fiber content.
Primary failed items: fiber content and pH value
Risk Monitor on Brassieres
The Jiangsu Bureau of Quality and Technical supervision launched a risk monitor for brassieres at manufactures, in the market and e-commerce platforms. The risk monitor sampled 247 batches of products; 125 batches were found to have concerns.
In the current standardization system of China market, some brassiere standards already have requirements on air permeability and threading-out of steel rings after 5 washes. However, there is no requirement on pilling resistance after 5 washes of cup shell and cup lining, or the stretch and recovery property after 5 washes of shoulder strap. In addition, there is no requirement for harmful chemicals, such as TDI and APEO, which might be safety risks to humans.
Therefore, the risk monitor referred to relevant national standards, version 2015 of OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and some other international standards.
Primary risky items: stretch and recovery property after 5 washes of shoulder strap, air permeability, APEO, TDI
Women’s Undergarments
The Shanghai Bureau of Quality and Technical supervision launched a special product quality supervision and inspection for women’s undergarments at manufactures, in the market and e-commerce platforms. The spot check inspected 60 batches of samples; 6 batches were found unqualified.
This spot check was conducted according to GB 18401 “National General Safety Technical Code for Textile Products,” GB 5296.4 “Instructions for use of products of consumer interest - Part 4: Textiles and apparel,” GB/T 29862 “Textiles – Identification of Fiber Content,” and relevant product standards. The key items inspected on these samples were formaldehyde, pH value, banned Azo dyestuff, colorfastness to water, colorfastness to perspiration, colorfastness to washing, fiber content, colorfastness to dry rubbing and stretch & recovery property.
Primary failed items: fiber content, formaldehyde
Casual Trousers, Jackets and Bedding
The Shandong Bureau of Quality and Technical supervision launched a special product quality supervision and inspection for casual trousers, jackets and bedding on more than 10 e-commerce platforms:
Products | Total batches | Unqualified batches | Failed items |
Casual Trousers | 30 | 10 | Fiber content, colorfastness to rubbing |
Jackets | 60 | 31 | Fiber content, colorfastness to rubbing, colorfastness to perspiration, colorfastness to water, seam slippage |
Bedding | 60 | 15 | Fiber content, pH value, banned Azo dyestuff, colorfastness to rubbing, colorfastness to light |
Women’s Garments
The Shandong Bureau of Quality and Technical supervision launched a special product quality supervision and inspection for women’s garments in the first season of 2016. The spot check inspected 22 batches of samples; 1 batch was found to be unqualified.
This spot check was conducted according to GB 18401-2010 “National general safety technical code for textile products,” GB 5296.4-2012 “Instructions for use of products of consumer interest - Part 4: Textiles and apparel” and related product standards. The key items inspected on these samples were formaldehyde, pH value, banned Azo dyestuff, colorfastness to water, colorfastness to perspiration, colorfastness to dry rubbing, fiber content, colorfastness to light, colorfastness to light and perspiration and colorfastness to dry cleaning.
Primary failed item: fiber content
Trench Coats
The Shandong Bureau of Quality and Technical supervision launched a special product quality supervision and inspection for trench coats in the first season of 2016. The spot check inspected 12 batches of samples; all products were in compliance with relevant standards.
This spot check was conducted according to FZ/T 81010-2009 “Trench Coats” and GB 18401 “National general safety technical code for textile products.” The key items inspected on these samples were fiber content, formaldehyde, pH value, banned Azo dyestuff, odor, colorfastness to water, colorfastness to perspiration, colorfastness to rubbing, colorfastness to washing, colorfastness to light, pilling resistance and seam slippage.
Wadded Garments
The Anhui Bureau of Quality and Technical supervision launched a special product quality supervision and inspection for wadded garments. The spot check inspected 10 batches of samples; all products were in compliance with relevant standards.
This spot check was conducted according to GB/T 2662-2008 “Cotton Wadded Wear,” GB 18401-2010 “National general safety technical code for textile products,” GB/T 29862 “Textiles – Identification of Fiber Content.” The key items inspected on these samples were colorfastness to washing, colorfastness to water, colorfastness to perspiration, colorfastness to dry rubbing, banned Azo dyestuff, fiber content, formaldehyde and pH value.
Towels
The Market and Quality supervision Commission of Tianjin launched a special product quality supervision and inspection for towels. The spot check inspected 10 batches of samples; 4 batches were found unqualified.
This spot check was conducted according to GB 18401 “National General Safety Technical Code for Textile Products,” GB 5296.4 “Instructions for use of products of consumer interest - Part 4: Textiles and apparel,” GB/T 22864-2009 “Towel,” and relevant product standards. The key items inspected on these samples were formaldehyde, pH value, odor, banned Azo dyestuff, colorfastness to rubbing, colorfastness to washing, fiber content, absorbency, pile retention and labeling.
Primary failed item: absorbency, fiber content
Consumer Goods for Children
General Administration of Quality supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People’s Republic of China (AQSIQ) launched product quality supervision for consumer goods for children sold through cross-border e-commerce platforms. The spot check inspected 654 batches of samples including toys, garments, diapers, food contacts, wipes and so on; 217 batches were found unqualified.
124 batches of imported toys were inspected; 28 batches were found unqualified due to small accessories and physical safety; the products were mainly imported from Thailand, Korea, Germany and the US. 133 batches of imported children’s garments were inspected; 29 batches were found unqualified due to strap / cords and pH value; the products were mainly imported from Korea, Turkey and the US. In the surveillance, the failure rate on labeling reached 26%.
Children’s Garments
The Market and Quality supervision Commission of Tianjin launched a special product quality supervision and inspection for children’s garments. The spot check inspected 20 batches of samples; 4 batches were found unqualified.
This spot check was conducted according to GB 18401 “National General Safety Technical Code for Textile Products,” GB 5296.4 “Instructions for use of products of consumer interest - Part 4: Textiles and apparel,” GB/T 29862 “Textiles – Identification of Fiber Content,” and relevant product standards. The key items inspected on these samples were fiber content, formaldehyde, pH value, colorfastness to saliva, colorfastness to water, colorfastness to perspiration, colorfastness to rubbing, odor, banned Azo dyestuff, colorfastness to washing, extractable heavy metals, strap / cords sewing strength, component attachment and labeling.
Primary failed item: fiber content
Athletic Shoes
The Market and Quality supervision Commission of Tianjin launched a product quality supervision and inspection for athletic shoes. The spot check inspected 16 batches of samples; 1 batch was found unqualified.
This spot check was conducted according to GB/T 15107-2013 “Athletic Shoes” and relevant standards. The key items inspected on these samples were peeling strength of upper and sole, peeling strength of upper and foxing, whole shoe flexing, abrasion resistance, banned Azo dyestuff and formaldehyde.
Primary failed item: abrasion resistance
Knitted Undergarments, Suits, Home Textiles, Casual Garments, Footwear and Down Garments
The Guangdong Bureau of Quality and Technical supervision launched special product quality supervision and inspection for knitted underwear, suits, home textiles, casual garments, footwear and down garments:
Products | Total batches | Unqualified batches | Failed items |
Knitted Undergarments | 110 | 14 | Fiber content, labeling, colorfastness to rubbing |
Suits | 97 | 9 | Fiber content, formaldehyde, labeling, pilling resistance |
Home Textiles | 130 | 35 | Fiber content, colorfastness to rubbing, colorfastness to light, absorbency, tensile strength, dimensional stability to washing |
Casual Garments | 270 | 33 | Fiber content, pH value, formaldehyde, labeling, colorfastness to rubbing, colorfastness to dry cleaning, colorfastness to light, seam propriety |
Footwear | 180 | 9 | Peeling strength of upper and sole, colorfastness to rubbing of lining and insole, elongation at breaking force, insole length |
Down Garments | 20 | 4 | Fiber content, filling weight |
Bedding, Wool / Cashmere Products and Down Garments
The Sichuan Bureau of Quality and Technical supervision launched special product quality supervision and inspection for bedding, wool / cashmere products and down garments:
Products | Total batches | Unqualified batches | Failed items |
Bedding | 100 | 2 | Fiber content, pH value |
Wool / Cashmere Products | 60 | 16 | Colorfastness to perspiration, fiber content |
Down Garments | 30 | 3 | Fiber content, colorfastness to rubbing, colorful feather, down content, filling power |
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