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The Footwear (Indication of Composition) Labelling Regulations 1995
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- 1995 No. 2489
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5.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2) below, the labelling, which shall be conveyed upon the footwear in accordance with paragraph (5) below, shall provide information as to the material which constitutes at least 80% of the surface area of the upper, at least 80% of the surface area of the lining and sock and at least 80% of the volume of the outer sole.
(2) Where no one material accounts for at least 80% of the surface area or volume, as the case may be, information shall be given as to the two main materials used in the composition of the footwear.
(3) In the case of the upper, in determining the composition no account shall be taken of any accessories or reinforcements such as ankle patches, edging, ornamentation buckles, tabs, eyelet stays or similar attachments.
(4) The manufacturer or his authorised agent established in [F1Great Britain] may provide the information required in accordance with paragraph (1) above by way of a pictogram or written indication as set out in Schedule 2 to these Regulations.
(5) Subject to the requirements of this regulation, the labelling may contain additional information to that required by paragraph (4) above.
(6) The labelling shall be affixed to at least one article of footwear in each pair and may be affixed by way of printing, sticking, embossing or use of an attached label; and shall be visible, securely attached and accessible.
(7) The responsible person shall ensure that any labelling attached to footwear is not likely to mislead consumers as to its composition therof.
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F1Words in reg. 5(4) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2018/1326, reg. 9B(3) (as inserted by The Consumer Protection (Enforcement) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1347), regs. 1(3), 4(7))
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Labelling requirementsN.I.
5.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2) below, the labelling, which shall be conveyed upon the footwear in accordance with paragraph (5) below, shall provide information as to the material which constitutes at least 80% of the surface area of the upper, at least 80% of the surface area of the lining and sock and at least 80% of the volume of the outer sole.
(2) Where no one material accounts for at least 80% of the surface area or volume, as the case may be, information shall be given as to the two main materials used in the composition of the footwear.
(3) In the case of the upper, in determining the composition no account shall be taken of any accessories or reinforcements such as ankle patches, edging, ornamentation buckles, tabs, eyelet stays or similar attachments.
(4) The manufacturer or his authorised agent established in the [F2European Union] [F3or in Northern Ireland] may provide the information required in accordance with paragraph (1) above by way of a pictogram or written indication as set out in Schedule 2 to these Regulations.
(5) Subject to the requirements of this regulation, the labelling may contain additional information to that required by paragraph (4) above.
(6) The labelling shall be affixed to at least one article of footwear in each pair and may be affixed by way of printing, sticking, embossing or use of an attached label; and shall be visible, securely attached and accessible.
(7) The responsible person shall ensure that any labelling attached to footwear is not likely to mislead consumers as to its composition therof.
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F2Words in Regulations substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 2, 3-6
F3Words in reg. 5(4) inserted (N.I.) (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2018/1326, reg. 9D(3) (as inserted by The Consumer Protection (Enforcement) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1347), regs. 1(3), 4(7))
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