Jordan - Draft Regulation on Chemical Requirements in Textile Products

The Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization (JSMO) recently notified WTO regarding a draft regulation on chemical content requirements in textile products. ​

This Jordanian regulation specifies requirements for the content of chemicals in textile products in the field of safety, health and the environment. with direct skin contact and in the proximity of the human body (including accessories).

This Jordanian regulation shall apply on the following textile products:

(a) products containing at least 80% by weight of textile fibers;

(b) furniture, umbrella and sunshade coverings  containing  at least 80% by weight of textile components;

(c) the textile components of:

(i) the upper layer of multi-layer floor coverings;

(ii) mattress coverings;

(iii) coverings of camping goods; provided such textile components constitute at least 80% by weight of such upper layers or coverings;