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March-April Issue 2011

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March‐April 2012

Section I

Testing & Inspections

Restricted Chemicals Testing in Textiles, Apparel & Leather(Formaldehyde Testing)

Latest Restricted Substances list 2012

New SOP for Phthalates Testing published by GAFTI

Section ii

Corporate News

Tti‐

CPSC Scope Enhancement

Highlights of Textile Asia 2012

Section iii

Trainings & Workshops

Workshop on RSL Testing Conducted in collaboration with Ministry of Textiles, PU and UMT

Webinar

conducted by CPSC and ASTM on Regulatory Requirements of Wearable

Apparels

Vender Trainings‐Workshop on LEVI’s RSL Testing Requirements:Formaldehyde testing

In‐house Trainings: Time Management

Textile Testing International’s Online Newsletter

Table of Contents


Formaldehyde is a volatile compound used widely in apparel and textile manufacturing as an anti‐creasing

and an anti‐shrinking agent.In

addition,

formaldehyde

is

often

used

in

polymeric

resins

(e.g.,

phenol‐formaldehyde

and

urea‐

formaldehyde).

Because

of

its

volatility

it

can

easily

spread

by

cross

Contamination

from

one

garment

to

another.

Formaldehyde/ formaldehyde releasing compounds are applied for:• Permanent press and artificially stiffen fabric• Dimensional stability control (i.e., pre‐shrinkage)• Easy‐care• Crinkle treatment•

Fixation or preservation of dyes and prints•

Adhesives for flock prints• Binders for pigment prints•

Fluorescent dyes and pigments


Formaldehyde Testing Methods Testing Standards

Released by sealed jar method AATCC 112 BS EN 14184‐2

Free & hydrolyzed method BS EN 14184‐1

Japanese law 112

JIS 1041

Qualitative analysis – (un dyed fabrics only) Spot test

Fibers and Materials Presence of Formaldehyde

Natural fibers

Synthetic fibers

Natural and synthetic Blends

Artificial leather with fiber backing

Natural leather

Plastic, rubber, paint, Coatings

Natural materials (e.g. Paper , Wood)

Metals

Fusing, padding, feather, and down



The

hazardous

chemical

formaldehyde

continues

to

be

found

on

a

regular

basis

in

garments

and

other

products shipped around the world. Formaldehyde

is

used

in

adhesives,

textile

processing

and

as

a

preservative

in

some

paints,

coating

products and also in some cosmetics and may be found in everyday

products such as handbags, footwear,

accessories, garments, beauty and cosmetic products.

Formaldehyde is commonly restricted by brands and global regulations according to the end consumer ( adult or child) with the acceptable limits for children being significantly lower than those for adults.Formaldehyde is one of the key examples of how variable the restrictions can be.

Manufacturers

and

importers

have

a

responsibility

to

undertake

testing

programmes

and

due

diligence

in

order

to

comply

with

international

legislation

and

a

number

of

alert

systems

actively

police

dangerous

consumer products before they reach the marketplace to

protect

consumers.

It

is

vital

to

keep

abreast

of

international legislation on restricted chemicals not only to ensure product safety and compliance, but also

to protect your company reputation.The use of formaldehyde in many construction materials means that it is a common indoor air pollutant.At

concentrations

above

0.1

mg/kg

in

air,

inhaled

formaldehyde

can

irritate

the

eyes

and

mucous

membranes, potentially resulting in watery eyes, headache, a burning sensation in the throat, and difficulty

breathing.

Formaldehyde is also classified as a carcinogen.

Formaldehyde Limits / Age Groups as per Restricted Substances List‐March 2012

0‐36 months old Not Detected(detection limit is 20 mg/kg)

>36 months old (with direct skin contact) 75 ppm(detection limit is 20 mg/kg)

>36 months old (no direct skin contact) 300 ppm(detection limit is 20 mg/kg)

Formaldehyde (leather) Baby products (0‐24 months) 20 ppm

Leather (with direct skin contact) 75 ppm

Leather (without direct skin contact) 300 ppm

For Further information on Formaldehyde TestingContact us at [email protected]


Latest Restricted Substances List‐

March 2012

Background

This Restricted Substance List (RSL) was created by a special working group of the American

Apparel & Footwear Association’s (AAFA) Environmental Task Force.

The RSL is intended to provide apparel and footwear companies with information related toregulations and laws that restrict or ban certain chemicals and substances in finished home textile,

apparel, and footwear products

Methodology

The RSL includes only those materials, chemicals, and substances

that are restricted or banned in

finished home textile, apparel, and footwear products because of

a regulation or law. In each case,

the RSL identifies the most restrictive regulation.

The RSL does not include regulations that restrict the use of substances in production processes or

in the factory; rather the focus is on whether or not the substance can be found in finished home

textile, apparel, and footwear products at a certain level.

Mentioned below is the link to the 10th

Edition of the RSL , Published on March 21, 2012

https://www.wewear.org/assets/1/7/AAFARSLRelease10.pdf

around the world.

https://www.wewear.org/assets/1/7/AAFARSLRelease10.pdf


New SOP for Phthalates Testing published by GAFTI

About GAFTI

Global Apparel, Footwear and Textile Initiative (GAFTI) is an initiative to bring retailers, brands, mills and

factories together to improve efficiencies and set standards globally.Because there is no single source of standards, there is a lack of standardization in the apparel, textile, and

footwear industry.This gap creates conflicting requirements across customers.GAFTI’s

goal is to reduce complexity and remove costs from common industry practices and prevent

increased scrutiny from press and governments, which could lead to increased regulation.

For more information see: www.GAFTI.org


Tti‐

CPSC Scope Enhancement

Tti has the largest Accredited scope for Textiles & Leather Testing in Pakistan. In Addition, Tti was

the first ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Lab of Pakistan approved by the CPSC for Lead ( Pb) Testing in

2009 and Flammability Testing in 2010.

It is a pleasure to share that CPSC has further expanded Tti's

CPSC Testing Scope.

(Click on the link below to View the Certificate for details)http://www.cpsc.gov/cgi‐bin/LabSearch/ViewLab.aspx?LabID=1168

Tti now offers the complete range of Accredited Consumer Product

Safety Tests .

16 CFR Part 1303 (CPSC‐CH‐E1003‐09 or CPSC‐CH‐E1003‐09.1), Lead Paint Regulation

16 CFR Part 1501, Small Parts Regulation

16 CFR Part 1500.48, Sharp Point Test

16 CFR Part 1500.49 , Sharp Edge Test

16 CFR Part 1500.53 F , Tension Test

16 CFR Part1500.53 E , Torque Test

Lead in Children's Metal Jewelry (test method CPSC‐CH‐E1001‐08 and/or CPSC‐CH‐E1001‐08.1) .

Lead in Children's Metal Products (test methodCPSC‐CH‐E1001‐08 and/or CPSC‐CH‐E1001‐08.1) .

Lead in Non‐Metal Children's Products (test method CPSC‐CH‐E1002‐08 and/or CPSC‐CH‐E1002‐08.1)

http://www.cpsc.gov/cgi-bin/LabSearch/ViewLab.aspx?LabID=1168

Highlights of Tti’s

Participation in the Textile Asia 2012 (10‐12 March 2012)Karachi Expo‐Pakistan


Workshop on RSL Testing and Global Ecological Testing RequirementsConducted in collaboration with Ministry of Textiles, PU and UMT


LAHORE:5th

April

2012:

Textile

Testing

International,

in

collaboration

with

the

Textile

Ministry

and

Punjab University held a workshop on “An Over view of Global Ecological requirements and RSL Testing”.

The Workshop was attended by large numbers of Industry Professionals from the Central Punjab region. The Keynote speakers included Mr. Hamed K. Lateef (C.E.O Textile Testing International, Mr. Ali Ashraf ( G.M Operations Tti) and Dr. Nabeel Amin

( UMT).

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Hamed K.

Lateef

emphasized

on

the

importance

of

involving

the

whole

supply

chain

and

all

associated

stake

holders

of

the

Textile

Sector,

without

which

compliance

with

international

standards

cannot

be

achieved.

He

also

mentioned

that

Testing,

is

not

a

financial

burden

but a very important value addition.

The speakers covered the latest regulatory and testing requirements of Global Retailers and Consumer

Safety

Associations.

Guidelines

on

how

to

develop

a

proper

testing

program

and

Compliance

management systems were also delivered at the end of the session.

Webinar

conducted by CPSC and ASTM on Regulatory Requirements of Wearable Apparels


ASTM International and CPSC organized a Webinar

on Regulatory

Textile

Compliance

with

US

16

Code

of

Federal

Regulation

1610

and

CPSIA

Wearing

Apparel Regulations on 12 April 2012. The Program was attended by Key Textiles & Apparel Industry professionals from Pakistan and India,

including Sr. Managers and Apparel Testing Technicians from Textile Testing International

The program was hosted by Dr. Jayakumar

Gopalakrishnan( ASTM International Trainer and Technical Consultant for South Asia).

This

session

gave

all

attendees

,an

ideal

opportunity

to

have

a

direct

Interaction

with

the

CPSC

authorities and clarify their doubts on Wearing Apparel Regulations. The session was conducted bya CPSC Expert ,Ms.

Allyson

Tenney

(

Team

Leader‐Textile

Flammability

Team.

Regulatory

Enforcement

Division,

Office

of

Compliance

and

Field

Operations

U.S.

Consumer

Product

Safety

Commission(

CPSC

)

Topics Covered• An Overview of US Flammability regulations and their impact on exporters from India and Pakistan.•Clarifications on the existing regulations on flammability on the new CPSIA Regulations•3rd

Part Testing•Liability issues

About ASTM InternationalTti has been enjoying the ASTM International Corporate membership since 2009. View the links below to learn more about ASTM International and the Membership Types and

Benefits.About ASTM International http://www.astm.org/ABOUT/aboutASTM.htmlASTM International Benefitshttp://www.astm.org/MEMBERSHIP/index.htmlTrainings and Courses http://www.astm.org/TRAIN/index.htmlWorkshops and Symposiums http://www.astm.org/SYMPOSIA/index.html

For registrations for ASTM Memberships and Events,Contact :Dr. Jayakumar

Gopalakrishnan

[email protected]

Srinivasan

[email protected]: +91 44 2615 1791

http://www.astm.org/ABOUT/aboutASTM.html

http://www.astm.org/MEMBERSHIP/index.html

http://www.astm.org/TRAIN/index.html

http://www.astm.org/SYMPOSIA/index.html

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Vender Trainings‐Workshop on RSL Testing Requirements: Formaldehyde testing


(Lahore –Karachi)

Tti’s

Restricted Substances Testing department conducted a training on Formaldehyde Testing

for all LEVI’s Vendors .This training was conducted jointly in collaboration with LEVI’s in both

cities, Lahore and Karachi on 9 & 10 April consecutively.

Mr.Ali

Ahsraf

( G.M Operations Tti ), speaking on the occasion said that it was very important

for the vendors of all retail chains and brands to educate themselves on Latest technical and

legislative requirements of RSL Testing Protocols. He said it was the only way the Pakistani

industry can bridge the Gap between manufacturing and compliance.

In‐house Trainings: Time Management


The

Quality

Department

of

Textile

Testing

International

organized

an

In‐house‐Training

session

on

Time

Management.

The

technical

Team

and

the

Customer

services

department

attended

the

session.

The training was conducted to increase the efficiency of the team with respect to on‐time delivery

of test reports to the customers. Mr.Tariq

Maqsood

(

Head

of

Quality

Department)

while

delivering

the

presentations mentioned

that ,although Tti was already providing a very good turnaround time of 2‐3 Days , there is always a

room for improvement. He

said that Tti

has

plans

to

further

reduce

the

reporting

time

to

a

single

day.

Case‐Studies and Practical scenarios were discussed to further enhance the quality of service at Tti.

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