China Regulatory Requirements for Apparel and Textiles
2026-09-07Service Background
Laws and regulations applicable to apparel and textile products in China include the Product Quality Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Consumer Rights and Interests Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Import and Export Commodity Inspection Law of the People’s Republic of China and its implementing regulations, the Standardization Law of the People’s Republic of China and its implementing regulations, as well as supporting rules issued by relevant authorities.
In accordance with the Standardization Law of the People’s Republic of China, Chinese standards are classified by nature into mandatory standards and recommended standards. Most recommended standards are technical specifications, while mandatory standards carry legal effect. Before apparel and textile products can be sold in the Chinese market, they shall comply not only with relevant mandatory standards but also with the explicitly stated product standards.
HATEK provides a full range of standard testing services for apparel and textile products to help you meet standard requirements and relevant provisions for the Chinese market.
Service Scope
Apparel: Garments, hats, scarves, gloves, socks, etc.
Home textiles: Bedding products, towels, curtains, etc.
Other textile products
Regulations and Standards
GB 18401 National General Safety Technical Code for Textile Products
GB 31701 Safety Technical Specification for Infant and Children’s Textile Products
GB 18383 General Technical Requirements for Fibre-Filled Products
GB/T 22849 Knitted T-shirts
GB/T 32614 Outdoor sportswear — Hard Shell Jackets
GB/T 8878 Knitted Underwear
GB/T 2662 Cotton Garments
GB/T 14272 Down Garments
GB/T 31888 School Uniforms for Primary and Secondary School Students
GB/T 33271 Woven Garments for Infants
GB/T 39508 Knitted Garments for Infants and Children
GB/T 22796 Bedding Articles
GB/T 22864 Towels
FZ/T 81006 Denim Garments
FZ/T 81001 Pajama Sets
FZ/T 73025 Knitted Apparel for Infants
FZ/T 81012 Woven Scarves and Shawls
FZ/T 73001 Hosiery, etc.


