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Follow on Google News | China Approved and Published Amendments on Material Labeling of Standards for Certain BagsOn 14 October 2014, the Notice of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology approved amendments for 2 standards, No.1 amendment note for QB/T 1333-2010 and No.1 amendment note for QB/T 2155-2010
Clause 4.4 of QB/T 1333-2010 on Material Labeling of Handbag and Knapsack Revised content in the amendment: The material labeling should meet the below specifications: - Based on the specification in 3.1, if in a product the area of a single type of surface material is above 20% of the total surface area of all surface materials, it should be labeled. - If above 90% of the surface material is using top grain leather (excluding top grain transfer coated leather), ‘genuine leather’ can be labeled. - Materials of split leather should be clearly indicated with wordings ‘split’. - For materials with multiple compositions, if thickness of the leather base is no more than 60% of the total thickness, it cannot be labeled as ‘leather’. If thickness of the leather base is no more than 60% of the total thickness, and the surface is only with finishing treatment or transfer coating treatment (including finishing after transfer coating), the material can be labeled as ‘super-thick coated material’ or ‘super-thick transfer coated material’. Corresponding contents in the original standard: - Material name, labeling and materials used in the products should be consistent. - Based on the specification in 3.1, if in a product the area of a single type of surface material is above 20% of the total surface area of all surface materials, it should be labeled. - If above 90% of the surface material is using top grain leather (excluding top grain transfer coated leather), ‘genuine leather’ can be labeled. - Materials of transfer coated leather or split leather should be clearly indicated with wordings such as ‘transfer coated’, ‘split’ etc. - For materials with multiple compositions, if thickness of the leather base is no more than 60% of the total thickness, it cannot be labeled as ‘leather’. Clause 4.4 of QB/T 2155-2010 on Material Labeling of Travelling Case and Trolley Bag Revised content in the amendment: The material labeling should meet the below specifications: - The main outer body materials shall be labeled, if decorative material does not exceed 20% of surface area, it need not be labeled. - If above 90% of the surface material is using top grain leather (excluding top grain transfer coated leather), ‘genuine leather’ can be labeled. - Materials of split leather should be clearly indicated with wordings ‘split’. - For materials with multiple compositions, if thickness of the leather base is no more than 60% of the total thickness, it cannot be labeled as ‘leather’. If thickness of the leather base is no more than 60% of the total thickness, and the surface is only with finishing treatment or transfer coating treatment (including finishing after transfer coating), the material can be labeled as ‘super-thick coated material’ or ‘super-thick transfer coated material’. Corresponding contents in the original standard: - Material name, labeling and materials used in the products should be consistent. - If above 90% of the surface material is using top grain leather (excluding top grain transfer coated leather), ‘genuine leather’ can be labeled. - Materials of transfer coated leather or split leather should be clearly indicated with wordings such as ‘transfer coated’, ‘split’ etc. - For materials with multiple compositions, if thickness of the leather base is no more than 60% of the total thickness, it cannot be labeled as ‘leather’. About SGS Softlines Services SGS Global Softlines has an extensive network of over 40 laboratories worldwide, with a strong team of committed professionals from multi-disciplinary backgrounds. The SGS internationally accredited state-of-the- Please contact an SGS expert for further information. Website: www.sgs.com/ SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world. End
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