Hello,
I am about to start selling my handmade products online (and maybe at craft fairs in the future) but have got very confused on all the legal rules regarding selling textile products and I was wondering if anybody had any experience in this? I have checked with trading standards but they basically said its up to me to interpret what the rules mean
. This will be a small scale business - just me, working from my home 
Basically what I need to know is whether or not I am legally required to have labels on my products and if so what information is required on these labels?
The main products I am planning on selling are:
Bunting
Cushion covers
Tote bags
I have read varied information about having labels on textile products but I'm not sure what applies to me!
Do I need fibre content labels? Do I need labels with my business name and address? Do I need 'keep away from fire' labels on any of these products? If I do need any of these labels, do they have to be sewn in or can they be a swing tag?
Also, I have read that you have to be able to confirm that you have bought your material from a reputable supplier - how does this work if I use upcycled materials?
Sorry for all the questions, but I've gotten very confused and a bit worried about it all! I want to make sure I'm doing everything the right way before I start selling.
Thank you
I am about to start selling my handmade products online (and maybe at craft fairs in the future) but have got very confused on all the legal rules regarding selling textile products and I was wondering if anybody had any experience in this? I have checked with trading standards but they basically said its up to me to interpret what the rules mean


Basically what I need to know is whether or not I am legally required to have labels on my products and if so what information is required on these labels?
The main products I am planning on selling are:
Bunting
Cushion covers
Tote bags
I have read varied information about having labels on textile products but I'm not sure what applies to me!
Do I need fibre content labels? Do I need labels with my business name and address? Do I need 'keep away from fire' labels on any of these products? If I do need any of these labels, do they have to be sewn in or can they be a swing tag?
Also, I have read that you have to be able to confirm that you have bought your material from a reputable supplier - how does this work if I use upcycled materials?
Sorry for all the questions, but I've gotten very confused and a bit worried about it all! I want to make sure I'm doing everything the right way before I start selling.
Thank you

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