Textile and apparel

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Product identity

Product name and brandA stable commercial identity for the product. GTIN or internal SKUA unique identifier you can maintain over time. Description and product imageEnough context to identify the product confidently.

Composition and traceability

Fibre and material compositionPercentages, trims and relevant components. Country of originWhere the finished product was made. Manufacturer informationLegal manufacturer name and contact details. Production facilityFacility name and country. Responsible EU operatorThe entity responsible for placing the product on the EU market. Commodity or TARIC codeProduct classification used for customs.

Use and circularity

Care instructionsCleaning, drying and storage guidance. Durability informationService-life expectations or test results. Repair informationParts, services or instructions that extend product life. Recycling and end-of-life guidanceReturn, reuse or recycling routes. Recycled-content informationSource, percentage and measurement basis where relevant.

Evidence

Certificates or supplier declarationsFiles, issuers, reference numbers and validity dates. Restricted-substances evidenceDeclarations or laboratory reports where applicable.

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