The Fur Product Labeling Act in US covers all apparel, footwear, and hats. The requirements of the Act are set forth below. The following reflects the elimination of the $150 exemption effective March 18, 2011.
Labeling – All fur products must have a label disclosing the following:
1. the animal name,
2. the name or RN of the manufacturer, importer, marketer or distributor,
3. the country of origin of the fur preceded by the phrase, “Fur Origin”
4. whether the fur is pointed, dyed, bleached or artificially colored, whether the fur product is composed in whole or substantial part (more than 10% of surface area) of pieces, such as paws, tails, bellies, sides, flanks, ears, throats, heads, scraps, or waste fur,
5. whether the fur is used or damaged,
6. the textile or wool content of any part of the product.
SIZE: Labels must be a minimum of 1 ¾ by 2 ¾ inches. [(Section 301.29 requirement)]
Durability: The label must be durable enough to remain on the fur until it is delivered to the consumer.
Lettering: all parts of the information in letters should be in equal size and conspicuousness.
Invoices and Advertising: The required information set forth in A above, also must appear on invoices and in advertising for fur products.
The Dog and Cat Protection Act of 2000: The DCPA prohibits the importation of products containing dog or cat fur. United States Customs and Border Protection (“Customs”) has published proposed regulations implementing the DCPA.
All requirements of the Fur Products Labeling Act should apply for all fur products (including shearling) regardless of value.
The words “Real Fur” or “Faux Fur” needs to show on a label or tag. In addition, all products containing real fur must include 1) the name(s) of the animal(s) that produced the fur,
2) the name of the country of origin of any imported furs used,
3) a statement that discloses whether the fur is dyed if that is the case and a statement that discloses whether the fur or article is made of pieces of fur if that is the case.