Fashion regulatory intelligence software, cited to the rule
RegAffairs AI is fashion regulatory intelligence software that gives your apparel compliance team a cited answer in seconds.
Ask about textile limits, label rules and recalls, then open the source behind every claim. Free to try.
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Textile and apparel compliance has quietly become chemical compliance. A hoodie sold in Paris, Toronto and Ohio raises chemical, fibre-labelling and drawstring questions. Ask across markets in one question and get the entry, section or alert behind each answer.
Fashion regulatory compliance, from sourcing to launch
- RSL and product compliance managers: which REACH limits apply to this leather jacket?
- Sourcing and private-label teams: what must the fibre label say in the US, EU and Canada?
- Children's wear teams: which drawstring rules apply to kids' hoodies?
- Quality managers and consultants: which limits must a lab report show, entry by entry?
For coated fabrics, explore chemicals coverage in the same product.
Restricted substances in textiles, with limits and dates
Ask which REACH Annex XVII restrictions apply to clothing, textiles, leather and footwear. This cited answer lists 14 directly applicable entries, processing restrictions and proposals still in the pipeline. Examples from the consolidated REACH text:
| Entry | Substance and application | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Nickel release from garment rivets and zippers | 0.5 μg/cm²/week |
| 43 | Azo dyes in textiles and leather in prolonged skin contact | 30 mg/kg per listed aromatic amine |
| 46a | Nonylphenol ethoxylates in washable textiles | Below 0.01% by weight |
| 47 | Chromium VI in leather touching skin | Below 3 mg/kg total dry weight |
| 61 | Dimethylfumarate in articles | 0.1 mg/kg |
| 72 | 33 CMR substances in consumer clothing and footwear | Per substance; formaldehyde 75 mg/kg |
| 79 | PFHxA, salts and related substances in consumer clothing, accessories and footwear | Below 25 ppb for PFHxA and salts; below 1,000 ppb for related substances |
PFHxA entry 79 applies to consumer clothing and footwear from 10 October 2026. It applies to other consumer textiles from 10 October 2027. Check the cited entry before you request supplier evidence.
Fashion regulatory compliance for fibre labels
One label, three markets. See the US, EU and Canadian fibre-labelling answer:
| US (16 CFR 303) | EU (Reg. 1007/2011) | Canada (Textile Labelling Act) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibre names | Generic names, e.g. spandex, rayon | Annex I names, e.g. elastane, viscose | Generic names, e.g. spandex or elastane |
| Language | English | Language(s) of the Member State of sale | English and French |
Check names, percentages and dealer identification together before artwork goes to suppliers. Spain requires Castilian labelling under Real Decreto 928/1987. Our Spanish textile labelling guide shows the national rules. Ask in your language and get the answer in yours.
Children's wear safety: rules and recalls together
US 16 CFR 1120.3(b) names a substantial product hazard: children's upper outerwear in sizes 2T to 16 with drawstrings that fail applicable ASTM F 1816-97 requirements. EU Safety Gate alerts cite EN 14682 for cords and drawstrings.
Open the four-market drawstrings answer. It puts the rules beside Safety Gate alerts, Dutch NVWA warnings and recalls by CPSC, Health Canada and OPSS. You can also ask: "Have similar products been recalled or flagged?"
Fashion regulatory intelligence software without the tab-by-tab research
| Research task | RegAffairs AI | Checking regulators separately |
|---|---|---|
| First answer | Cited answer in seconds | Read and reconcile source pages |
| Market comparison | Multiple jurisdictions in one question | Assemble the comparison yourself |
| Research trail | Source links and trail on the answer page | Collect references as you go |
Fashion coverage and source-backed research
Explore fashion coverage by jurisdiction, including ECHA, FTC, CPSC, Health Canada, OPSS and EU Safety Gate. Every claim opens its stored source document, and the research trail stays on the page. When a buyer asks where a limit comes from, open the entry or alert.
Questions and uploads are never used for training. Data is processed and stored in the EU by default. See security.
FAQ
Which fashion regulators and rules does it cover?
Chemical restrictions, textile labelling and product safety from authorities across markets. Browse fashion coverage.
Why use it instead of a general AI chatbot?
Answers draw on stored official records, with a source behind every claim and a visible research trail. See how it compares to ChatGPT.
How much does it cost?
Free to try, no credit card. Pro costs $100 per user per month for unlimited questions and deep research, cancel anytime. Enterprise seats and procurement are available on request.
Ask your first garment question
Pick a garment, name your markets and ask which rules apply.