Fashion and Government Regulations

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Which government agency is responsible for regulating the textile and apparel industry in the United States?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

  3. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

  4. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is responsible for protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with consumer products, including textiles and apparel.

What is the purpose of the Flammable Fabrics Act?

  1. To prevent the sale of flammable textiles and apparel

  2. To regulate the use of hazardous chemicals in textiles and apparel

  3. To ensure the quality and durability of textiles and apparel

  4. To promote the use of sustainable materials in textiles and apparel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Flammable Fabrics Act was enacted in 1953 to prevent the sale of flammable textiles and apparel, which can pose a serious fire hazard.

Which government agency is responsible for regulating the use of hazardous chemicals in textiles and apparel in the European Union?

  1. European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

  2. European Commission (EC)

  3. European Parliament (EP)

  4. European Council (EC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is responsible for regulating the use of hazardous chemicals in textiles and apparel in the European Union.

What is the purpose of the REACH Regulation?

  1. To register, evaluate, authorize, and restrict chemicals

  2. To promote the use of sustainable materials in textiles and apparel

  3. To ensure the quality and durability of textiles and apparel

  4. To prevent the sale of flammable textiles and apparel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The REACH Regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) is a European Union regulation that aims to register, evaluate, authorize, and restrict chemicals.

Which government agency is responsible for regulating the environmental impact of the textile and apparel industry in the United States?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

  3. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

  4. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for regulating the environmental impact of the textile and apparel industry in the United States.

What is the purpose of the Clean Air Act?

  1. To reduce air pollution

  2. To promote the use of sustainable materials in textiles and apparel

  3. To ensure the quality and durability of textiles and apparel

  4. To prevent the sale of flammable textiles and apparel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Clean Air Act is a United States federal law that regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources.

Which government agency is responsible for regulating the environmental impact of the textile and apparel industry in the European Union?

  1. European Environment Agency (EEA)

  2. European Commission (EC)

  3. European Parliament (EP)

  4. European Council (EC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The European Environment Agency (EEA) is responsible for regulating the environmental impact of the textile and apparel industry in the European Union.

What is the purpose of the Ecodesign Directive?

  1. To promote the use of sustainable materials in textiles and apparel

  2. To ensure the quality and durability of textiles and apparel

  3. To prevent the sale of flammable textiles and apparel

  4. To reduce air pollution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ecodesign Directive is a European Union directive that aims to promote the use of sustainable materials in textiles and apparel.

Which government agency is responsible for regulating the labor practices of the textile and apparel industry in the United States?

  1. Department of Labor (DOL)

  2. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

  3. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

  4. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Department of Labor (DOL) is responsible for regulating the labor practices of the textile and apparel industry in the United States.

What is the purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act?

  1. To ensure that workers are paid a fair wage

  2. To promote the use of sustainable materials in textiles and apparel

  3. To ensure the quality and durability of textiles and apparel

  4. To prevent the sale of flammable textiles and apparel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Fair Labor Standards Act is a United States federal law that sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards.

Which government agency is responsible for regulating the labor practices of the textile and apparel industry in the European Union?

  1. European Commission (EC)

  2. European Parliament (EP)

  3. European Council (EC)

  4. European Social Fund (ESF)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The European Commission (EC) is responsible for regulating the labor practices of the textile and apparel industry in the European Union.

What is the purpose of the Social Charter of Fundamental Rights of Workers?

  1. To promote the use of sustainable materials in textiles and apparel

  2. To ensure the quality and durability of textiles and apparel

  3. To prevent the sale of flammable textiles and apparel

  4. To protect the fundamental rights of workers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Social Charter of Fundamental Rights of Workers is a European Union charter that protects the fundamental rights of workers.

Which government agency is responsible for regulating the trade of textiles and apparel between countries?

  1. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

  3. World Bank

  4. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is responsible for regulating the trade of textiles and apparel between countries.

What is the purpose of the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing?

  1. To promote the use of sustainable materials in textiles and apparel

  2. To ensure the quality and durability of textiles and apparel

  3. To prevent the sale of flammable textiles and apparel

  4. To regulate the trade of textiles and clothing between countries


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Agreement on Textiles and Clothing is a World Trade Organization agreement that regulates the trade of textiles and clothing between countries.

Which government agency is responsible for regulating the safety of textiles and apparel products in the United States?

  1. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

  2. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  3. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

  4. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is responsible for regulating the safety of textiles and apparel products in the United States.

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