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Legal Requirement: ASTM F2412 & ASTM F2413 set performance requirements for foot protection against various hazards. Case Study: A 2018 incident where a brand faced legal issues due to their shoes causing injuries, leading to a product redesign.

Legal Requirement: The EU’s Textile Regulation requires labeling of certain allergenic dyes and chemicals used in textiles. Case Study: A line of clothing found to have used dyes causing allergic reactions was removed from the EU market in 2020.

Legal Requirement: ISO 12312-1 specifies safety standards for sunglasses and fashion eyewear. Case Study: A 2019 study showed many eyewear products failing to meet the ISO standards, prompting stricter enforcement.

Legal Requirement: The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act requires accurate representations of size and quantity in product labeling and advertising. Case Study: A retailer settled charges with the FTC over misleading size labeling in 2016.

Legal Requirement: The CPSIA sets a limit for the lead content in products intended for children, including handbags. Case Study: In 2013, a handbag retailer faced penalties for selling products with lead content above CPSIA limits.

Legal Requirement: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has guidelines for accessible clothing options for individuals with disabilities. Case Study: Adaptive clothing lines by Tommy Hilfiger have set a precedent for inclusivity.

Legal Requirement: The Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA) sets flammability standards for clothing textiles. Case Study: A 2015 recall involved several brands of children's loungewear failing to meet flammability standards.

Legal Requirement: EU REACH regulation limits the presence of Chrome VI in leather goods due to its toxicity. Case Study: In 2017, several leather products were recalled in the EU for exceeding Chrome VI limits.

Legal Requirement: Textile Products Identification Act mandates that clothing must have labels with fiber content, country of origin, and care instructions. Case Study: In 2014, the FTC fined several retailers for mislabeling real fur products.

Legal Requirement: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces regulations on importing textiles, involving quotas and duties. Case Study: CBP seized counterfeit luxury goods worth millions, violating importation laws.

Legal Requirement: Laws like the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act require companies to disclose efforts to eradicate slavery and human trafficking from their supply chains. Case Study: A fashion retailer was scrutinized in 2020 for reportedly using sweatshop labor, renewing focus on ethical manufacturing practices.

Legal Requirement: The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) restricts certain harmful substances like lead in children's clothing. Case Study: In 2010, the CPSC recalled children's jewelry containing high levels of cadmium.

Legal Requirement: CPSIA requires that children's clothing must be free from choking hazards like loose buttons. Case Study: Major recall in 2012 due to choking hazard posed by decorative buttons on children's clothing.

Legal Requirement: Wearable tech must comply with the consumer electronic safety standards, including electromagnetic compatibility. Case Study: A recall of smartwatches in 2018 due to burn hazards linked to battery overheating.