P.R. Laws tit. 10, § 2155

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§ 2155. Proper labeling

It shall be considered that a textile product is properly labeled according to this chapter, if it has a seal or label which states in a clearly legible form in writing, in Spanish and/or English, the following details:

(1) The fibers or combination of fibers contained in the textile product, designating or describing with equal prominence, and by its generic name, the natural fibers as well as the synthetic fibers, and in order of importance, according to the quantity of each of them that the product in question contains. The trade name may be used next to the generic name as long as it is not deceitful. If there is less than five percent (5%) of the fiber present, it may be labeled as “another fiber” or “other fibers” unless it is determined that it is necessary to specify all the fibers.

(2) The percent of each fiber present by weight of the total product excluding the ornaments, when it exceeds five percent (5%) of the total content. Excluding the ornaments, if a fiber or group of fibers is present in a quantity of less than five percent (5%) of the total weight, it may be labeled as “other fiber” or “other fibers”.

(3) Any other additional information that the manufacturer deems convenient or that the Department considers necessary in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Commerce Committee Act.

History —June 14, 1980, No. 134, p. 500, § 5, eff. 180 days after June 14, 1980.