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04/09/2012
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On inspection of textiles, one of the most common deficiencies found by IPEM-SP, especially in the clothing labels, the name is incorrect fibers.
Only this year, from January to August, 561 establishments were fined for selling parts such indication irregular.
Apart from using names in a foreign language, like rayon, spandex, cotton, wool, among others, is still quite common for manufacturers to use trademark names as Lycra - DuPont patent - and Lurex, which is a U.S. patent for Dow Badische.
"While these designations are more popularly known by the brand, inform the fiber on the label incorrectly generates assessment both for the manufacturer and for the retailer, and prevent consumers have access to accurate information," said Valmir João Ditomaso, director of Department of Metrology and Quality Ipem-SP.
The ratio of fibers manufacturer and marketer should consider is available in Appendix A of "On Technical Regulation Mercosur Labelling of Textiles" Inmetro, which can be accessed at the following link: http://www.inmetro.gov.br/legislacao / resc/pdf/RESC000213.pdf
But it is not only an indication of fiber that needs to conform to the norm of INMETRO (National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology): the textile composition must exactly match that shown on the label.
"When the inspector suspects that the composition is not correct, it is common for him to do, in the store, the pre-exam burning (combustion test) fibers or filaments of the fabric, causing no defect in the product, it is possible to detect which fibers are present for the odor, residue and residue characteristics when exposed to flame, "said Valmir.
If the suspicion of irregularity is confirmed, samples are forwarded to part laboratory tests (analyzes are qualitative and quantitative). It is therefore essential that, especially when importing clothing, dealer stating the actual composition of the fibers before putting it up for sale.
More information mandatory
More than the correct composition of textiles, the label must necessarily bring data such as company name of the manufacturer or importer, CNPJ, country of origin, size, and instructions for conservation, which serve as reference for the consumer safe caring part that acquired .
The companies cited by IPEM are subject to fines ranging between R$ 100 and R$ 1.5 million, doubling in recidivism
Tips
Check here for tips on selling textile product
The booklet of guidelines on textile products, produced by IPEM-SP, is also on site and can be accessed by link: http://www.ipem.sp.gov.br/pdf/Cartilha_textil_IpemSP.pdf
IPEM-SP
The IPEM-SP is an autarchy linked to the Department of Justice and national delegate Inmetro.
With an inspection team formed by more than 300 experts and technicians, performs throughout the State of routine operations and special inspections in all measuring instruments (scales, fuel pumps, etc.), as well as those products that are compulsory certification (motorcycle helmets, condoms, car seats for children, textiles, etc.).
It is also their role to check all the products on the market that already has the weight printed on the packaging.
Consumers who suspect or finding irregularities in measuring instruments, products compulsory certification or premeasured can use the services of the Ombudsman Ipem by telephone 0800-013-0522, Monday to Friday from 8am to 17h, or send e- mail to: ouvidor-ipem@ipem.sp.gov.br.
In www.ipem.sp.gov.br site, plus information on all legislation metrology and quality prevailing in the country, statistics monitoring, guidance to citizens and businesses, a person can get details of the daily actions of the institute.
Source: SP-Ipem
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