Attention textile companies: When exporting to BRICS countries, you must know yourself and your enemies
The ninth BRICS leaders’ meeting was officially held in Xiamen from September 3 to 5. Over the years, the BRICS countries have followed the principles of openness, transparency, solidarity and mutual assistance, deepening cooperation, and seeking common development and the principles of “openness, inclusiveness, cooperation, , win-win” BRICS spirit, in order to become the leader of emerging economic markets and the natural driving force for the democratization of international economic relations.
Textile and clothing is one of the important commodities “Made in China” in international trade. It is also a traditional pillar industry of the national economy and an important traditional people’s livelihood industry. So what should we pay attention to when exporting textiles from BRICS countries? For this reason, the reporter visited the Technical Trade Measures Consulting Center of the Suzhou Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau in Jiangsu Province. Experts compared the laws and regulations related to textiles in BRICS countries for the reporter.
Brazil
Brazil’s textile and clothing products are one of the strongest and most representative markets in the world, and Brazil is one of the few countries that understands every aspect from textile fibers to clothing design. Brazil The textile and clothing industry contributes 4.1% to Brazil’s GDP. Brazil ranks seventh in the world after China, India, the United States, Mexico, Turkey, and South Africa in the production of yarn, fabrics, and knitwear.
Like the legislative principles in most other regions, Brazil’s legislation is also based on whether the product will cause harm to the human body during consumer use. Brazil has more detailed and stringent product-specific name and labeling requirements than the EU. Mandatory conformity assessment only applies to product name and labeling requirements, and forms a national inspection. Customs will conduct strict control during customs entry.
Brazilian Law No. 9933 stipulates that any individual or legal entity engaged in the manufacture, import, processing, assembly, packaging or commercialization of products in Brazil must comply with the requirements of the technical regulations used. All technical regulations are implemented through conformity assessment mechanisms.
Currently, regarding the labeling requirements for textile, clothing, footwear, and leather products imported into Brazil, the Brazilian National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality (INMETRO) promulgated a technical law on the labeling of imported textile fibers, finished products, or semi-finished products. Implement mandatory requirements and supervision.
Russia
Russia is a country that is highly dependent on foreign trade. Due to the long-term sluggish production of the Russian textile industry, domestically produced goods cannot meet its market demand, and its reliance on imports is relatively high. At present, 70% of the raw materials of the Russian textile industry rely on imports. In addition to cotton and pure wool fabrics and some industrial textiles, other daily textiles such as silk, artificial silk, curtain cloth, etc. are mainly imported from China, Southeast Asia, and Turkey.
Textiles in Russia must meet certification and standard requirements. The certification process is carried out in accordance with the resolution of the Russian Standardization Committee’s “Textiles and Light Industrial Products Certification Rules” and is applicable to products in Russia and imported products specified in the mandatory list. Textiles entering Russia The market must obtain GOSTR certification and ecological certification. The standards also refer to the GOST series of standards, such as GOSTRISO17702-2016 Footwear. Upper test methods. Water resistance, GOSTRISO16373-2-2016 Textiles. Dyes. Part 2. Conventional methods for determination of extractable dyes, including allergenic dyes and carcinogenic dyes. Determination (method using pyridine-water).
In addition, according to Russian law, the Russian Ministry of Trade sends personnel to conduct random sampling of domestic and imported products in shopping malls, and requires that all information on textile labels must be written in Russian. Information about imported products can be pasted on the trademark of the original product or on the product packaging. Russia also stipulates certain technical requirements for the quality of the trademark itself. For example, the labels cannot stick together or hang, the labels should maintain the glossy state left by the image, and the moisture content of the paper must be specified. At the same time, Russia also imposes aesthetic requirements on the labels of some textile products. Such as sewing, knitted products, shoes and hats and other products.
India
India is the world’s largest jute producer, the second largest cotton, silk and fifth largest synthetic fiber producer. In particular, cotton production is far greater than domestic consumption. India’s textile industry has a long history and has developed into a relatively complete series of industrial categories, including cotton textiles, chemical fibers, jute, silk, woolen textiles, clothing, etc., becoming the country’s largest industry.
Standardization work in India is mainly spearheaded by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), including product certification, quality system certification and testing, while the formulation, planning, import and export development and trade of textile-related policies are mainly responsible for the Indian Ministry of Textiles.
The Indian Environmental Protection Act, 1986 (Environment (Protection) Act, 1986) prohibits the use of harmful dyes in textiles, and requires textiles to be certified before loading imported goods, stating that the loaded goods do not contain azo dyes. A pre-shipment certificate must be obtained from a textile testing laboratory accredited by the certification body of the country of origin, certifying that the product does not contain banned dyes. At the same time, India also restricts the entry of second-hand textile products into India.
South Africa
At present, South Africa’s textile industry ranks first in Africa. South African consumers’ demand for textiles is characterized by diversification and small quantity. Their demand for varieties is the same as that of developed countries, but the overall consumption level is only that of developed countries.About 1/3 of the home. Locally produced clothing in South Africa can only meet 60% of domestic demand, and there is a huge local demand for ready-made clothing in winter and summer.
South African standards are basically formulated by manufacturers, research institutions, government departments and consumer committees to meet social and technological needs. Most of them are designed for voluntary use and are not imposed by the state. Any mandatory regulations are required to be fulfilled, and only a few are mandatory standards. The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) calls these mandatory standards “Legal Compulsory Specifications” (Legal Compulsory Specifications).
In addition, South Africa maintains packaging and labeling requirements for textiles, clothing and footwear. According to the regulations of the South African Department of Trade and Industry, textiles, clothing and footwear products must be labeled with relevant content and the packaging must meet the requirements before they can be allowed to be imported and Sold in the South African domestic market.
China
my country’s textile industry involves industrial use, home textiles, clothing and other fields. It has a wide range of products, covering cotton, wool, silk, linen, etc., and there are many categories of product technical standards. At present, my country’s supervision of the quality of textiles on the market requires in addition to complying with the ” In addition to the China Product Quality Law and other regulations, the main means to ensure that products meet the requirements is the use of mandatory standards, recommended standards, industry standards and other standards. All domestic or imported products sold in the Chinese market must comply with corresponding measures. standard requirements. Apart from standards, China currently has no mandatory certification requirements for textiles.
Current existing standards include GB18401 “National Basic Safety Technical Specifications for Textile Products”, GB31701 “Safety Technical Specifications for Textile Products for Infants and Children”, GB/T18885 “Technical Requirements for Ecological Textiles”, GB/T5296.4 “Consumer Products” Instructions for Use Part 4: Textiles and Clothing”, the above standards set forth requirements for the physical and chemical properties and labeling of textile products.
For this reason, the inspection and quarantine department reminds enterprises: BRICS countries have their own characteristics in the supervision of textiles entering the market. Some focus on the safety of the product itself, some focus on product identification and labeling, some are regulated through certification requirements, and some are carried out directly through standards. Supervision, some recognize international standards, and some need to comply with national requirements. In short, although technical trade barriers such as regulations and standards are diverse, they remain the same: reducing the use of harmful substances to ensure product safety and reliability, ensuring that consumers can obtain sufficient product information, and achieving environmentally friendly and safe product circulation. Attention textile companies: When exporting to BRICS countries, you must know yourself and your enemy
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