EN 17651:2022
(Main)Leather - Description, labelling and marking of leather goods
Leather - Description, labelling and marking of leather goods
This document sets the requirements for the description, labelling and marking of leather in leather goods.
This document defines the information to be included on descriptions, labels and markings for leather goods intended for sale to the final consumer.
Leder - Beschreibung, Etikettierung und Kennzeichnung von Lederwaren
Dieses Dokument legt die Anforderungen an die Beschreibung, Etikettierung und Kennzeichnung von Leder in Lederwaren fest.
Dieses Dokument legt die Informationen fest, die auf den Beschreibungen, Etiketten und Kennzeichnungen für Lederwaren enthalten sein müssen, die für den Verkauf an den Endverbraucher vorgesehen sind.
Cuir - Description, étiquetage et marquage des articles de maroquinerie
Le présent document établit les exigences relatives à la description, à l’étiquetage et au marquage du cuir dans les articles de maroquinerie.
Le présent document définit les informations à faire figurer sur les descriptions, les étiquettes et les marquages pour les articles de maroquinerie destinés à être vendus au consommateur final.
Usnje - Opis, etiketiranje in označevanje usnjenih izdelkov
Ta dokument določa zahteve za opis, etiketiranje in označevanje usnja pri usnjenih izdelkih. Ta dokument opredeljuje informacije, ki jih je treba vključiti v opise, etikete in oznake za usnjene izdelke, namenjene za prodajo končnemu potrošniku.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 05-Jul-2022
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Jan-2023
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 289 - Leather
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 06-Jul-2022
- Due Date
- 18-Nov-2021
- Completion Date
- 06-Jul-2022
Overview
EN 17651:2022 is a European standard developed by CEN that specifies the requirements for the description, labelling, and marking of leather goods. This standard ensures clear, standardized communication about the nature and composition of leather products intended for sale to the final consumer. It aims to enhance consumer protection and support transparency within the leather industry by preventing misleading product information.
This standard applies broadly across various types of leather goods including travel items, fashion accessories, small leather goods, and functional leather articles such as belts and straps.
Key Topics
- Scope and Purpose: Sets out mandatory requirements for the information presented on labels, descriptions, and markings applied to leather goods.
- Terminology: Defines key terms related to both leather goods (e.g., belts, small leather goods) and labelling practices (e.g., marking, description, strap, handle).
- Labelling Requirements:
- Leather goods marketed as “made of leather” must have at least 80% of their external surface area made from leather.
- Items not meeting this threshold must list materials in order of predominance covering at least 80% of the product surface.
- Additional details, such as species, tanning type, and grain type (including embossed grain), must be accurate and non-misleading.
- Label and Marking Methods: Includes affixing labels, sewing, embossing, printing, or other techniques to provide required information clearly and visibly.
- Language and Visibility: Information must be provided in the language of the country where the product is sold or in English if the country is unknown. Labels must be firmly attached and readable (characters at least 2 mm high).
- Testing Reference: Encourages the use of EN ISO 17131 for leather identification via microscopy to verify material authenticity.
Applications
EN 17651:2022 is vital for manufacturers, retailers, and importers of leather goods across Europe to:
- Ensure compliance with European consumer safety and labelling regulations.
- Avoid misleading consumers about the composition and quality of leather items.
- Facilitate international trade by harmonizing product information standards across CEN member countries.
- Enhance brand trust and product transparency by providing objective, verifiable data such as performance characteristics substantiated by international test methods.
- Improve customer satisfaction and regulatory acceptance for products like wallets, handbags, watch straps, belts, luggage, and other leather accessories.
Related Standards
- EN 15987: Leather - Terminology - Key definitions for the leather trade, providing a glossary of terms relevant to leather industry stakeholders.
- EN ISO 17131: Leather - Identification of leather with microscopy, referenced for testing leather to confirm authenticity.
- EU Regulation 1007/2011: On textile fibre names and labelling related to fibre composition, potentially relevant for mixed-material leather goods.
- Directive 2001/95/EC: General product safety rules applicable to consumer goods including leather products.
- Directive 2005/29/EC: Concerning unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices to prevent misleading labelling and claims.
Adhering to EN 17651:2022 allows businesses in the leather goods sector to maintain competitive advantage through clear product identification, reinforces consumer confidence, and supports compliance with European market standards for leather product labelling and marking. This comprehensive standard is essential for anyone involved in the manufacturing, distribution, or sale of leather items within Europe.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 17651:2022 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Leather - Description, labelling and marking of leather goods". This standard covers: This document sets the requirements for the description, labelling and marking of leather in leather goods. This document defines the information to be included on descriptions, labels and markings for leather goods intended for sale to the final consumer.
This document sets the requirements for the description, labelling and marking of leather in leather goods. This document defines the information to be included on descriptions, labels and markings for leather goods intended for sale to the final consumer.
EN 17651:2022 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.140.30 - Leather and furs; 59.140.35 - Leather products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2022
Usnje - Opis, etiketiranje in označevanje usnjenih izdelkov
Leather - Description, labelling and marking of leather goods
Leder - Beschreibung, Etikettierung und Kennzeichnung von Lederwaren
Cuir - Description, étiquetage et marquage des articles de maroquinerie
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 17651:2022
ICS:
59.140.35 Usnjeni izdelki Leather products
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 17651
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
July 2022
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 59.140.30
English Version
Leather - Description, labelling and marking of leather
goods
Cuir - Description, étiquetage et marquage des articles Leder - Beschreibung, Etikettierung und
de maroquinerie Kennzeichnung von Lederwaren
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 22 May 2022.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
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© 2022 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 17651:2022 E
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
3.1 Terminology related to labelling . 5
3.2 Terminology related to leather goods . 6
4 Testing . 6
5 Requirements to be included in the label or marking of leather goods . 6
5.1 Essential requirements for labelling . 6
5.2 Additional requirements. 6
6 Descriptions, labels and markings for leather goods . 7
Bibliography . 8
European foreword
This document (EN 17651:2022) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 289 “Leather”,
the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by January 2023, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by January 2023.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Introduction
Information about leather goods by means of descriptions, labels and markings can strengthen
consumer protection whilst also protecting the leather industry. Standardized information is of mutual
benefit for consumers and the leather industry, as it indicates the exact nature of the materials and
components used.
This document has been designed as a reference document for the description, labelling and marking of
leather in leather goods.
1 Scope
This document sets the requirements for the description, labelling and marking of leather in leather
goods.
This document defines the information to be included on descriptions, labels and markings for leather
goods intended for sale to the final consumer.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some o
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