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Textile Regulations and Standards

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Which international organization is responsible for developing and maintaining textile standards?

  1. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

  2. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  3. United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

  4. International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ISO is the international organization responsible for developing and maintaining textile standards.

What is the purpose of textile regulations and standards?

  1. To ensure the quality and safety of textile products

  2. To protect consumers from harmful substances in textiles

  3. To facilitate international trade in textiles

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Textile regulations and standards serve multiple purposes, including ensuring quality, safety, consumer protection, and facilitating international trade.

Which ISO standard specifies the requirements for textile fabrics?

  1. ISO 9001

  2. ISO 14001

  3. ISO 105

  4. ISO 460


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

ISO 105 is the ISO standard that specifies the requirements for textile fabrics.

What is the purpose of the AATCC Test Method 8?

  1. To determine the colorfastness of textiles to light

  2. To determine the colorfastness of textiles to washing

  3. To determine the colorfastness of textiles to crocking

  4. To determine the colorfastness of textiles to perspiration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

AATCC Test Method 8 is used to determine the colorfastness of textiles to light.

Which U.S. government agency is responsible for enforcing textile regulations?

  1. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

  2. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

  4. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CPSC is responsible for enforcing textile regulations in the United States.

What is the purpose of the Flammable Fabrics Act?

  1. To prevent the sale of flammable fabrics

  2. To regulate the use of flame retardants in textiles

  3. To establish standards for the flammability of textiles

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Flammable Fabrics Act serves multiple purposes related to the flammability of textiles.

Which ISO standard specifies the requirements for the flammability of textiles?

  1. ISO 9001

  2. ISO 14001

  3. ISO 105

  4. ISO 12952


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ISO 12952 is the ISO standard that specifies the requirements for the flammability of textiles.

What is the purpose of the REACH Regulation?

  1. To regulate the use of chemicals in textiles

  2. To protect human health and the environment from hazardous chemicals

  3. To facilitate the free movement of chemicals within the European Union

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The REACH Regulation serves multiple purposes related to the regulation of chemicals in textiles.

Which U.S. government agency is responsible for enforcing the REACH Regulation?

  1. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

  2. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

  4. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The EPA is responsible for enforcing the REACH Regulation in the United States.

What is the purpose of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)?

  1. To set standards for organic textiles

  2. To promote the use of sustainable fibers in textiles

  3. To ensure fair labor practices in the textile industry

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The GOTS serves multiple purposes related to organic textiles, sustainable fibers, and fair labor practices.

Which ISO standard specifies the requirements for organic textiles?

  1. ISO 9001

  2. ISO 14001

  3. ISO 105

  4. ISO 14120


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ISO 14120 is the ISO standard that specifies the requirements for organic textiles.

What is the purpose of the Fair Labor Association (FLA)?

  1. To promote fair labor practices in the textile industry

  2. To monitor working conditions in textile factories

  3. To provide training and resources to textile workers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The FLA serves multiple purposes related to promoting fair labor practices in the textile industry.

Which international organization is responsible for developing and maintaining standards for fair labor practices in the textile industry?

  1. International Labour Organization (ILO)

  2. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  3. United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

  4. International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ILO is the international organization responsible for developing and maintaining standards for fair labor practices in the textile industry.

What is the purpose of the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)?

  1. To promote sustainable cotton farming practices

  2. To improve the livelihoods of cotton farmers

  3. To reduce the environmental impact of cotton production

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The BCI serves multiple purposes related to sustainable cotton farming practices, improving livelihoods, and reducing environmental impact.

Which ISO standard specifies the requirements for sustainable cotton farming practices?

  1. ISO 9001

  2. ISO 14001

  3. ISO 105

  4. ISO 16024


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ISO 16024 is the ISO standard that specifies the requirements for sustainable cotton farming practices.

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