Labelling Laws

Labelling laws in Canada do not require fur to be listed as a fabric in a product, so long as it has not been removed from the skin. This is known as textile fibre.

If you are looking for more information on labelling laws in Canada for fur, we have compiled the following list of resources for you to use. We recommend reading them in order.

What Is “Textile Fibre”

Basic Labelling Requirements For Consumer Textiles

Labelling and Advertising Regulations

How Fur is Sold Without Being Labelled

The Environment

Animal skin, once removed, will rot, unless it is treated with toxic chemicals. Even then, it must be kept cool and guarded against insects. It takes at least 4 times more energy to produce a real fur coat than to produce a synthetic fur coat, mostly due to animal feed and emissions of manure.

Environmentally harmful products including chromium and formaldehyde are used in the processing of real fur garments to keep them from rotting. Many fur farmers and processors have been fined for releasing toxic waste into the environment. [1]

Learn more on the environmental impacts of fur:
http://www.furfreealliance.com/environment-and-health/