Canadian labeling laws require fur farm producers to disclose when fur is used in merchandise. However, the type of fur is not required. The United States and most other Western countries have banned the sale of dog and cat fur. However, Canada has no restrictions on imports or exports of fur, excluding endangered species. Chinese fur farm employers often mislabel dog and cat fur as “rabbit,” “raccoon,” or any other species to make it more marketable when shipping it to other countries. This mislabeling makes its way into countries that do not allow it and, as a result, receive misrepresentations. From 2000 to 2008, the United States and most other Western countries such as Australia, Europe, and Switzerland all banned the import, export, and sale of dog and cat fur. However, it is still legal in Canada. Canadian textile and labeling laws require fur farm producers to declare when fur is used in merchandise. However, it is not mandatory to indicate the type of fur. The Canadian government refuses to change current legislation. Despite bans in other countries, there was still a loophole in federal law. All fur garments that have a price value under $150 may be untagged. Therefore, products that feature any type of fur trim or detailing (goods from China or Canada) can easily enter countries that do not allow it, “leaving consumers in the dark whether they are purchasing faux or animal fur.” stated the Humane Society of the United States. This so-called loophole is cheating the system and giving these countries exactly what they didn't want. These labeling laws were not working and action was needed to improve the bans and false labels before they were put into practice... middle of paper......stated: "If the garments are not sold within six months email me and I can send labels that say mink.” Before laws were strengthened requiring all fur merchandise to be labeled correctly, mislabeling occurred frequently. Consumers in countries that banned certain furs unknowingly purchased items with false advertisements. If they continue to enforce the requirements of the Truth in Fur Labeling Act, then no dog or cat fur will ever enter our country again. If other countries also adopt these laws, perhaps China will be forced to stop using these animals for fur. The Truth in Fur Labeling Act is intended to prohibit the import, export and sale of dog and cat fur products. It also bans the import and sale of mislabeled merchandise. These laws and acts improve our industry by keeping them humane and truthful to our consumers.