Inadequate Labelling on Imported Textiles

The Competition Bureau received an information request regarding imported clothing articles that were held at the Calgary International Airport due to insufficient labelling. The articles were imported for resale at a single location.

The Bureau’s examination determined that the articles did not have proper fibre content or dealer identity information as required by the Textile Labelling Act and Regulations.

The Bureau negotiated a resolution with the dealer, which required the dealer to take responsibility for the labelling corrections, as well as verify that changes were made prior to sale of the items. The dealer also committed to adhere to proper labelling requirements in the future, and that it would occur prior to the items leaving the country of origin. In turn, the Bureau contacted the Canada Border Services Agency to allow movement of the specified items to the importer’s premises for correction.

This matter was resolved in May 2006.

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