"On September 8, 2025, the WTO circulated a notification from Kenya regarding the draft standard DARS 1573-3:2025, titled ""Textiles – Household Fabrics and Articles – Part 3: Towelling and Towels."" This draft African Standard outlines the requirements, test methods, and sampling procedures for towelling fabrics and related articles, including bibs, face cloths, napkins, towels, and bathmats. The standard contain following key section: 1. Scope 2. Terms and definitions 3.Requirements - General requirements (width of towelling; Fabric specifications; Fabric types; Size; Defects etc) 4.Packaging, labelling, Marking and inspection Final date for comment is November 7, 2025. Proposed date of adoption is March 31, 2026."

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