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Article: Egyptian Cotton Enforces Brand Rights.
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- September 1, 2008
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By Jennifer Marks
New York - The Egyptian government is getting serious about pursuing manufacturers and retailers who make false claims about the use of long-staple Egyptian cotton in their goods.
A representative from the Cotton Egypt Association - formed by the Egyptian Ministry of Trade and Industry along with the Alexandria Cotton Exporters' Association - visited New York two weeks ago to meet with suppliers and retailers on the subject of becoming licensed to sell products carrying the Egyptian Cotton logo.
The logo can legally be used only on products constructed from 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton. This fine, long-staple cotton ...