| Standard | Australia AS 2479- 2007 |
Canada 2000 |
China QB/T 1193, 1194, 1195, &1196 (Bedding) |
China GB/T 14272- 2011 (Apparel) |
China GB/T 17685- 2016 (New) |
Europe EN 12934 |
Japan JDFA Bedding/ Apparel |
Korea KS K2620 :2014 |
Swiss VSB Norm Nr. 1.05 |
Taiwan CNS 2219 N. 1034 |
USA- 2000 |
Samsung Healthy Down Standard |
| Content Testing Method |
AS 4823.3 | IDFB-3 | GB/T-10288- 2003 6.2 |
GB/T- 14272 Annex C.2 |
GB/T- 10288-2016 |
EN- 12131 |
JIS -1903 | KS K 0820 - 7.1 |
SN/EN- 12131 |
CNS 13982-3 L3253-3 |
IDFB.3 | GB/T- 10288-2016 |
| Down (or 100% Down) | NA | 75 | NA | NA | NA | 95 (90.48) |
NA | 100 | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 95% Down / 5% Feathers | 95 | 71.25 | 95 (90) |
92 (85.5) |
92 | NA | 95 | 95 | NA | 95 | 95 | 92 |
| 93% Down / 7% Feathers | NA | 69.8 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 93 | NA | NA | NA | 93 | NA |
| 90% Down/ 10% Feathers | 90 | 67.5 | 90 (85) |
87 (81.0) |
87 | 85 (80.95) |
90 | 90 | 85.5 | 90 | 90 | 87 |
| 85% Down/ 15% Feathers | 85 | 63.75 | 85 (80) |
82 (76.5) |
82 | NA | 85 | 85 | NA | 85 | 85 | 82 |
| 80% Down/ 20% Feathers | 80 | 60 | 80 (75) |
77 (72.0) |
77 | 75 (71.43) |
80 | 80 | 76 | 80 | 80 | 77 |
| 75% Down/25% Feathers | 75 | 56.25 | 75 (70) |
72 (67.5) |
72 | NA | NA | 75 | NA | 75 | 75 | 72 |
| FILL POWER | ||||||||||||
| Test Method | No official method. Most use IDFB Steam |
No official method. Most use IDFB Steam |
QB/T 1193, 1194, 1195, & 1196 2012 Annex D |
GB/T 14272 Annex C.3 |
GB/T- 10288-2016 |
EN 12130 /PAS 1003 |
Down Power JIS L1903 |
Fill Power & Fill Height KS K 0820 7.4 |
Uses EN methods |
CNS 13982 -8 L3253 -8 |
IDFB Part 10-B |
GB/T- 10288-2016 |
| Conditioning Method | Both Tumble Dry and Steam are used |
Steam is used |
Steam | Oven | Steam | Tumble Dry | Steam | Steam | Tumble Dry | Steam | Steam | Steam |
| Cylinder | IDFB | IDFB | China | China | IDFB | Lorch | JIS Steel Cylinder |
JIS Acrylic or Steel |
Lorch | Lorch | IDFB | IDFB |
| Country Standard Limit |
±5% of Claim. |
±5% of Claim. |
Varies with quality of down (see individual standards) |
Varies with quality of down (see individual standards) |
Varies with quality of down (see individual standards) |
±5% of Claim. |
For JDFA member labels—must meet quality requirements (see standard) |
Must meet 1 of the quality require ments (fill power or fill height) |
±5% of Claim. |
±5% of Claim. |
±5% of Claim |
Varies with quality of down (see individual standards) |
| CLEANLINESS TESTING | ||||||||||||
| OXYGEN | ||||||||||||
| Country Standard Limit | <10 | NA | ≤ 10 | ≤ 10 | <5.6 | <20 | <4.8 | <10 | See EN |
NA | <10 | <3.2 |
| Oxygen Test Method | 4823.2 AS | IDFB-7 | 10288 GB/T- 2003 6.5 |
GB/T 14272 Annex C.7 |
GB/T- 10288-2016 |
EN 1162 | JIS L 1903 |
KS K 0820: 2014- 7.3 |
EN 1162 |
CNS 13982- 7 L3253- 7 |
IDFB-7 | GB/T- 10288-2016 |
| TURBIDITY | ||||||||||||
| MM | NA | NA | ≥ 450mm | ≥ 450mm | ≥ 500mm | > than 300 (EN 1164) |
>500mm | >300mm | See EN | >300mm | >300mm | >800mm |
| Turbidity Test Method (mm) |
AS 4823.7 |
IDFB- 11 |
GB/T 10288- 2003 6.6 |
GB/T 14272 Annex C.6 |
GB/T- 10288-2016 |
JIS L 1903 |
KS K 0820: 2014- 7.5 |
CNS 13982- 9 L3253- 9 |
IDFB-11 | GB/T- 10288-2016 |
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| FAT AND OIL | ||||||||||||
| Country Standard Limit | NA | NA | ≤ 1.2% | ≤ 1.3% | ≤ 1.2% | 0.5% - 2.0% (EN 1163) |
≤1.0% | 1.50% | See EN |
NA | ≤ 1.0% | |
| Test Method | IDFB-4 | GB/T 10288- 2003 6.7 |
GB/T 14272 Annex C.5 |
EN 1163 | GB/T- 10288-2016 |
JIS L 1903 |
KS K 0820: 2014- 7.9 |
CNS 13982- 4 L3253- 4 |
IDFB-4 | IDFB-4 | GB/T- 10288-2016 |
o IDFB is the set of testing methods maintained by the International Down and Feather Bureau based in Bregenz, Austria. IDFB does not set labeling standards – these are left to the individual countries and regions.
o The IDFB testing methods are the basis for most of the world’s testing methods.
o The Australian Standards Board maintains the AS 2479 labeling and AS 4823 test methods. The labeling system is similar to the USA. The test methods are similar to European.
o Test results are to be round down to the nearest 5% for labeling purposes.
o Description should be attached to label (“Down”, “Down and Feathers”, “Feathers and Down”,“Feathers”).
o Canada’s official testing methods are obsolete as of 2012. They now refer to the IDFB testing methods.
o In addition to the federal requirements, additional label text is required in the provinces of Quebec, Manitoba and Ontario.
o Product Descriptions are required (“Down”, “Down and Waterfowl Feathers”, “Waterfowl Feathers and Down”, “Waterfowl Feathers”).
o Each product group has slightly different standards. Imports and Domestic produced products are handled differently.
o Some of the China Standards have relaxed definitions of plumules.
o Tolerances are included in standard (range 0.5 - 2.0)
o Product Classifications include (white goose/duck feathers, gray goose/duck feathers, white goose/duck down, or gray goose/duck down)
o Sample Collection by government agencies are often required
o Product label should clearly indicate the specifications, type of product, weight, production date, factory name, etc.
o Apparel requires over 50% down.
o Europe has the most complex label system. Please see IDFL details and publications of EDFA for explanations of the label system.
o A certain % of down fiber can be added to down.
o The Class system adds to the complexity of the label system.
o “Down” Products sold in Europe must have 60% European defined Down.
o Uses KS K 0820 Testing methods.
o Description is required (down product, down and feather product, feather product).