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| Decision field | Open accessUK Textile Labelling GuidanceUnited Kingdom · Europe & MediterraneanRemove | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Check standards | Check standards |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Standards | Materials |
| Best for | Starting a Great Britain textile-label compliance check | Checking GOTS certification records |
| Know before using | The guide expressly excludes Northern Ireland and says only courts can authoritatively interpret the law. It is not the controlling legislation, an approved label, a product classification, or legal advice. Confirm current legislation and amendments, the exact product and exemptions, substantiated composition, responsible manufacturer or importer, online and physical presentation, and any other safety, chemicals, origin, care, or consumer-law duties. | A company result is not a blanket approval; confirm the certificate scope, validity, facility, process, product, and transaction documentation for the exact purchase. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Apparel brands | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | United Kingdom · Europe & Mediterranean | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Reference | Directory |
| Source type | Government guidance | Official registry |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | Business Companion's July 2026 guide covers England, Scotland, and Wales. It explains fibre-content labels under the Textile Products Regulations and assimilated Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011, including permitted fibre names, products containing at least 80% textile fibres, components with different compositions, English-language and placement rules, non-textile animal-origin wording, and fibre information in catalogue and online sales. | The official GOTS search exposes certified entities by country, field of operation, product category, and certification detail, including processing and trading scopes. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 |
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