Vietnamese Government'S Regulations On Azo Dyes And Formaldehyde In Textiles

The Circular32/2009/TT-BCT1 regulations on textiles issued by the Vietnamese government were signed in November 5, 2009 and came into effect in December 20, 2009.

The regulation limits the content of formaldehyde and aromatic amines in textiles produced in Vietnam, imported into Vietnam and traded in Vietnam.

But export products are not included in this restriction.

The regulations exempted the following items:

Fabric used in the construction industry;

The automobile and tire industry and Bri used in motorcycles;

Special requirements for fireproof clothing;

Other special requirements of industrial canvas products;

The imported fiber fabrics used in the processing of export products;

Remarks:

Children's textiles refer to all types of underwear, diapers, hats, towels, socks and gloves, as well as the production of such products used fiber fabrics.

The fabrics that directly contact the skin are underwear, hat, gloves, socks, handkerchiefs, towels, headscarves, shirts, skirts, trousers, sheets, etc., and the fabric used for making such products.

Textiles that do not directly contact the skin refer to long coats, sweaters, curtains, cushion covers, interior fabrics, such as pillows, blankets, etc., and fiber fabrics used for the production of such products.