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| Decision field | 01 · Free downloadJapan Textile Labeling HandbookJapan · East AsiaRemove |
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| Decision fit | |
| Primary job | Check standards |
| Area | Standards |
| Best for | Understanding Japan's designated textile-goods labeling framework, fiber-composition terms, care symbols, and responsible-labeler information before item-specific review |
| Know before using | The English guide states that its content is current as of August 20, 2024 and is explanatory rather than an item-specific determination. Requirements vary by designated textile item, and English legal translations may be informational rather than authoritative. Check the current Japanese law and regulation, exact product classification, Japanese-language content, label placement and format, and any separate safety or chemical rules before sale. |
| Practical access | |
| For | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Japan · East Asia |
| Access | Free download |
| Format | Reference |
| Source type | Government guidance |
| Evidence state | |
| What the source establishes | The Consumer Affairs Agency's handbook page provides the English Guide to Household Goods Quality Labeling and English translations of the Act, enforcement instruments, and Textile Goods Quality Labeling Regulation. The guide identifies designated textile items and explains fiber composition, home-washing care labeling, responsible labeler name and contact information, some water-repellency statements, designated fiber terms, percentage presentation, imported-goods labeler responsibility, and example label formats. |
| Source checked | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Next review due | Oct 14, 2026 |
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