The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforce labeling laws and acts in the United States.
TheTextile Fiber Products Identification Act(15 U.S.C. § 70), theWool Products Labeling Act(15 U.S.C. § 68), theFur Products Labeling Act (15 U.S.C. § 69), and FTC implementing rules found at 16 C.F.R. parts 303, 300, and 301, require that most apparel products have a label with fiber content, country of origin, and manufacturer identification.
TheRule on Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and Certain Piece Goods, 16 CFR Part 423 defines the requirements for care instructions on apparel (the rule exempts shoes).
