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AAFA releases new Restricted Substance List

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US trade body publishes 25th edition of RSL highlighting chemicals and substances banned or restricted from textile products

WASHINGTON DC - The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has released the latest version of its Restricted Substance List (RSL) of banned and restricted chemicals and substances in apparel, footwear and other textile products.

Now in its 25th edition, the RSL is intended as an open-industry resource available to both AAFA members and the broader community to support the industry by identifying the most restrictive regulations worldwide.

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