The expert group on textile names and labelling discusses and exchanges information on the application of Regulation (EU) N° 1007/2011 on textile fibre names and related labelling and marking of the fibre composition of textile products. The members of the group also provide their expertise and advice on other matters related to fibre names and labelling.
The group's deliberations may not necessarily be made public, notably when they are related to the confidential information of enterprises.
The members of the group are experts appointed by the member countries. The European Commission may invite, on an ad-hoc basis, observers and experts from outside the group.
Upcoming meetings
Past meetings
- 11 October 2019
- 27 March 2019
The meeting was dedicated to the development of technical guidelines for EU textile laboratories, the revision of the textile reference document on best available techniques (BREF) under the Industrial Emission Directive and EU policy actions addressing EU textile, clothing, leather and footwear industries.
Meeting agenda (214 Kb) - 26 October 2018
The meeting focused on the development of technical guidelines for EU textile laboratories to support the uniform implementation of the Textile Regulation, and on standardisation activities.
Summary minutes and participant list (244 KB) - 16 March 2018
The meeting was dedicated to technical issues in analysing different textile items and to the application of art. 12 of the Textile Regulation.
Summary minutes and participant list (383 KB) - 4 October 2017
The meeting focused on potential CMRs restriction in textile and clothing, recycling, standardisation on innovative products, industrial modernisation and trade.
Summary minutes and participant list (56 kB) - 7 March 2017
The meeting was dedicated to the draft delegated regulation amending annexes to the Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 for the generic name 'polyacrylate', outcome of the assessment of a submission for a new generic name, standardisation, and trade.
Summary minutes and participant list (43 kB) - 28 September 2016
The meeting focused on the application of Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011, generic names of textile fibres, standardisation, technical textiles and skills.
Summary minutes and participant list (40 kB) - 9 March 2016
This meeting was dedicated to marked surveillance, analysis of composition and parameters of textile fibres, and textile recycling
Summary minutes and participant list (44 kB) - 23 September 2015
This meeting focused on multi-fibre and multi-component textile products labelling, and initiatives regarding standardisation, circular economy and digital economy.
Summary minutes and participant list (36 kB) - 25 March 2015
This meeting focused on applications for new generic fibre names and information exchange on standardisation and other activities.
Summary minutes and participant list (40 kB) - 26 September 2014
The meeting was dedicated to market surveillance activities, including traceability and eCompliance. Information on chemical substances in consumer products was exchanged.
Summary minutes and participant list (52 kB) - 14 May 2014
The meeting focused on the preliminary findings on the application of the Regulation, national approaches on labelling and regulatory issues, generic textile fibre names, requests for standardisation work, and CSR certification.
Summary minutes and participant list (32 kB) - 2 October 2013
The meeting was dedicated to reporting on the application of the regulation, to exchange information on current practices for the determination of fibre composition, leather labelling, and organic labelling.
Summary minutes and participant list (19 kB) - 21 June 2013
The meeting focused on possible new labelling requirements and on hazardous substances in finished textile products.
Summary minutes and participant list (15 kB) - 27 February 2013
The meeting was dedicated to labelling requirements for textile and leather products.
Summary minutes and participant list (15 kB) - 30 October 2012
The meeting was dedicated to the preliminary findings of the study on the link between allergic reactions and chemicals in textile products.
Summary minutes and participant list (15 kB)