Egypt Amends Apparel Labeling Regulations

The Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality (EOS) has passed new standards for apparel exports and imports related to sizes and proportions of suits and jackets.

Producers and importers need to make sure that the size- label on each piece refers to the age and includes a table for sizes and measurements for kids from 2-5 years and from 6-12. The table should include size, sleeve length, breast radius, shoulder border and shoulder length.

The acceptable technical deviations from the sizes indicated on the labels should not exceed 2% between 50 -71 cm and 1% for more than 71 cm. The label must be attached to the jacket or suit with the manufacturer's name, trademark, size, material, country of origin and methods of caring.

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