U.S. Congress

AAFA Supports Affordable Footwear Act

Arlington, VA—New proposed federal legislation would eliminate tariffs on about 60% of the footwear important into the United … [Read more...]

August 1, 2011 - Accessories Staff

American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), Footwear, Kevin Burke, U.S. Congress

Trade Associations Call for Reform of Lead Safety Laws

NAM Ad for The Hill

Washington—An alliance of 18 trade organizations, including jewelry and accessories, are asking the U.S. House of … [Read more...]

July 25, 2011 - Jeff Prine

Brent Cleaveland, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fashion Jewelry and Accessories Trade Association (FJATA), Handbags, Jewelry, Lead, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), National Retail Federation (NRF), U.S. Congress

New Fur Label Law Starts Friday

Under the new fur label law any accessories containing fur (except handbags) must be labeled

Washington— Friday, March 18, marks the first day that all garments, including accessories, that contain animal fur—no matter … [Read more...]

March 17, 2011 - Accessories Staff

Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Fur, Handbags, President Obama, The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Truth in Fur Labeling Act, U.S. Congress

Hats Off for New Congresswoman

U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson wore her trademark hats during her tenure in the Florida House of Legislature. But hat wearing is a no-no in Congress

Washington—When Frederica Wilson was sworn in Wednesday into the 112th Congress, the freshman congresswoman started her first … [Read more...]

January 6, 2011 - Jeff Prine

Frederica Wilson, Hats, John Boehner, U.S. Congress

NRF: Proposed Debit Card Swipe Fee Regulations to Help Retailers

Debit Cards

Washington–New proposed limits on debit card swipe fees would result in lower costs for retailers and even discounted prices for … [Read more...]

December 17, 2010 - Accessories Staff

National Retail Federation (NRF), The Federal Reserve, U.S. Congress

New Fur Label Law Awaits Obama’s Signature

All accessories (except handbags) would have to be labeled if the Truth in Fur Label Act becomes law

Washington—In a rare instance of bipartisanship in a turbulent lame duck session of Congress, the U.S. Senate on Wednesday night … [Read more...]

December 10, 2010 - Accessories Staff

Apparel, Footwear, Fur, Handbags, President Obama, The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Truth in Fur Labeling Act, U.S. Congress

CPSC Urges Voluntary Cadmium Limits

CPSC

Washington—The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said Tuesday that jewelry manufacturers, consumer groups and other … [Read more...]

October 20, 2010 - Accessories Staff

Brent Cleaveland, Cadmium, China, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), European Union, Fashion Jewelry and Accessories Trade Association (FJATA), Jewelry, Lead, Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA), The Associated Press, U.S. Congress

Retailers vs Manufacturers Over China Currency Bill

China Currency

Washington—While The House of Representatives’ 348 to 79 vote Wednesday in favor of the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act has … [Read more...]

September 30, 2010 - Accessories Staff

Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), China, National Retail Federation (NRF), U.S. Commerce Department, U.S. Congress, Walmart

Gov. Schwarzenegger Vetos Fur Label Law

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger

Sacramento, CA--Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill this week that would have required apparel and accessories … [Read more...]

September 30, 2010 - Accessories Staff

Arnold Schwarzenegger, California, Fur, Handbags, The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Truth in Fur Labeling Act, U.S. Congress

New California Cadmium Limits Increase Demands for Federal Regulations

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger

North Kingston, RI—Responding to a new state law limiting cadmium in children’s jewelry that California Governor Arnold … [Read more...]

September 29, 2010 - Accessories Staff

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Brent Cleaveland, Cadmium, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), European Union, Fashion Jewelry and Accessories Trade Association (FJATA), Jewelry, Lead, Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA), The Associated Press, U.S. Congress

China Currency Bill Divides Textiles, Apparel Groups

China Currency

Washington--China currency legislation being considered by Congress has divided textile makers and apparel importers over its … [Read more...]

September 29, 2010 - Accessories Staff

American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), China, National Retail Federation (NRF), U.S. Commerce Department, U.S. Congress

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