CHAPTER 2

TEXTILE FIBRE NAMES AND RELATED LABELLING AND MARKING REQUIREMENTS

Derogations
Article 17
1
The rules laid down in Articles 11, 14, 15 and 16 shall be subject to the derogations provided for in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of this Article.
2
The indication of textile fibre names or fibre composition on the labels and markings of textile products listed in Annex V is not required.
However, where a trade mark or name of an undertaking contains, on its own or as a root or as an adjective, one of the names listed in Annex I or a name liable to be confused therewith, Articles 11, 14, 15 and 16 shall apply.
3
Where textile products listed in Annex VI are of the same type and fibre composition, they may be made available on the market together with an inclusive labelling.
4
The fibre composition of textile products sold by the metre may be shown on the length or roll made available on the market.
5
The textile products referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 shall be made available on the market in such a way that the fibre composition of those products is made known to each purchaser in the supply chain, including the consumer.