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AAFA study: Fashion fakes not only hurt brands but are also dangerous to health

Counterfeit apparel, footwear and accessories present serious chemical and product safety hazards to consumers. This is the conclusion of a recent study titled “Unboxing Fake Fashion Unleashing Real Dangers”. It was released by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), and supported by total assurance quality provider Intertek. As part...

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Intertek opens the UK’s largest textile testing laboratory

Inspection, testing and certification company Intertek has opened the UK’s largest one-stop textile testing laboratory in its newly renovated and expanded site in Leigh, near Manchester. The facility, which was opened by Shadow Home Secretary Andy Burnham, incorporates the UK’s largest textile flammability laboratory, a new chemical laboratory,...