Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01187:reg:11:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01187
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 11 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 11222–13323

"DESIGNED TO SHRINK, WASH BEFORE WEARING" or other words to similar effect.
  "DO NOT USE SOAP‑WASH IN SYNTHETIC DETERGENT" could be reworded as "WASH IN SYNTHETIC DETERGENT ONLY" or other words to similar effect.
  2.5 Made‑up goods of a kind specified below are exempt from the requirement that a permanent label shall be attached to the goods. However where a permanent label is not provided for such goods, care instructions shall be provided on a removable ticket or label attached to the goods, on a pamphlet accompanying the goods or as printed instructions on the wrapper or packaging.
  Made‑up goods for which care instructions may be provided in a form other than by a permanent label:
  Adult's, children's and infants' wear: Collars, neckwear, bow ties, gloves, mittens, all types of hosiery, incontinence garments, reversible garments, fur garments, bibs, washable nappies, squares of flannelette, terry towelling or muslin, baby pilchers.
  Drapery: Face washers, serviettes, doilies, table cloths, tray cloths, centres, runners, duchess sets, mosquito netting and covers made from mosquito netting, butter muslin and gauze, tea towels, place mats, pot holders, finger tips, appliance covers for teapots, toasters or the like, hot water bottle covers.
  Haberdashery: Elastic, elastic threads, ribbons, zips, iron‑on binding patches or trim, velcro type fasteners, curtain making kits and all other small items of haberdashery used in the making of clothing and textile products where instructions are needed to ensure that the clothing or textile product is not damaged during cleaning and maintenance.
  Furnishings: Cushions that are an integral part of a furniture suite, shower curtains.
 (14) In the first sentence of Clause 3.4, omit "each of".
 (15) In the first sentence of Clause 3.5, omit "each of".
 (16) In the second sentence of Clause 3.6, omit "each category", substitute "the categories".
 (17) Omit the third sentence of Clause 3.6.
 (18) At the end of Clause 3.6, add:
The symbol denoting 'do not dry clean', that is the circle with the cross through it, is optional.