Labelling to Inform the Consumer

What information does the labelling on a textile product provide?

• Country of origin, fibre content, fire and safety warnings, care instructions, standard symbols, trademarks, size, product identification code, return policy

• Country of origin, fibre content, fire and safety warnings, care instructions, standard symbols, trademarks, size, product identification code, warranty

• Country of origin, fibre content, fire and safety warnings, care instructions, standard symbols, trademarks, size, product identification code, environmental and ethical status

• Country of origin, fibre content, fire and safety warnings, care instructions, standard symbols, trademarks, size, product identification code, price

What does the BSI Kitemark on a product label signify?

• The product has passed a rigorous certification process and is safe to use

• The product meets British and European standards

• The product is environmentally friendly

• The product is made in Britain

What is the purpose of the CE marking on textile products?

• To indicate the product meets essential health and safety requirements set out in European Directives

• To guarantee the product is fire-resistant

• To show the product is made in Europe

• To certify the product is made from natural fibres

Which of the following is NOT typically included in the labelling information of a textile product?

• Care and washing instructions

• Product identification code

• Manufacturer's contact details

• Environmental and ethical status

What responsibility does the consumer have regarding the labelled information on a textile product?

• To check the product's environmental status

• To ensure the product is not a cheaper imitation

• To verify the product's origin

• To use and care for the product as instructed on the labelling