USA UNDER PRESSURE FROM CLOTHING INDUSTRY TO AUTHORISE DIGITAL PRODUCT PASSPORTSUSA UNDER PRESSURE FROM CLOTHING INDUSTRY TO AUTHORISE DIGITAL PRODUCT PASSPORTS
January 22nd, 2023
The USA’s Congress and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which protects American consumer rights, are coming under pressure to amend US labelling laws so that digital labels replace the material and printed labels that have been growing - in size and complexity. If Congress so directs, the FTC could create a digital product passport (DPP) system, as is being introduced in the European Union (EU). If that happens, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), the national trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products ...
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