Morocco controls textile and clothing labelling through a compulsory national standard sitting inside a general product-safety law. Law No. 24-09 on product and service safety, promulgated by Dahir No. 1-11-140 of 17 August 2011 and implemented through Decree No. 2-12-502 of 13 May 2013, establishes the legal framework. [1]
Order No. 2911-20 repealed the provisions of Article 1 of Order No. 2099-12 concerning NM 09.0.000. [2]
The repeal provision identifies NM 09.0.000 by reference, without stating an edition. [3]
The cited provisions do not set a language minimum for garment user information. [4]
Order No. 2911-20 identifies NM 09.0.000 when repealing the relevant part of Order No. 2099-12. The repeal provision does not state the standard's edition or its detailed clauses on fibre naming, tolerances, care or sizing; obtain the applicable standard text from IMANOR before approving label artwork. For general label-file mechanics, see our garment labelling guide. [3]
What is established about NM 09.0.000 and textile labelling in Morocco?
Law No. 24-09 sets the general product-safety framework, implemented by Decree No. 2-12-502.
Order No. 2911-20 repealed the provisions of Article 1 of Order No. 2099-12 concerning NM 09.0.000. [2]
The repeal provision identifies NM 09.0.000 but does not state an edition or title for the standard. [3]
Order No. 2099-12 was an earlier compulsory-standard instrument concerning NM 09.0.000. Order No. 2911-20 repealed the relevant provisions of Article 1 of that order. [5]
| Instrument | Function | How it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Law No. 24-09 | General product and service safety framework | Mandatory |
| Decree No. 2-12-502/2013 | Implements Law 24-09 | Mandatory |
| NM 09.0.000 | Moroccan standard cited in the repeal provision | Identified without an edition in Order No. 2911-20 |
| Order No. 2045-25 | Status and effect are not stated in the cited instrument | No position stated here |
| Order No. 2099-12 | Earlier compulsory-standard instrument concerning NM 09.0.000 | Article 1 repealed as regards NM 09.0.000 |
What must a Morocco garment label show?
The cited provisions do not set a language minimum or list garment label fields such as fibre composition, tolerances, care, size or origin. Label specifications must be checked against the applicable standard or technical requirement. [4]
The cited materials show an earlier mandatory-standard regime but do not set out the detailed garment label fields. A Morocco-bound label must be built against the applicable standard or technical requirement rather than an assumed general textile-label content list.
Obtain the applicable standard or technical requirement as part of the development calendar; a label built against an assumed content list can require reprinting when checked against the applicable requirements.
| Field | Confirmed position |
|---|---|
| Language | The cited provisions do not state a minimum language for garment user information |
| Substantive label content (fibre, care, size, origin) | The cited provisions do not list specific fields; check the applicable standard or technical requirement |
| Legal status of NM 09.0.000 | Order No. 2911-20 repealed the relevant Article 1 provisions of Order No. 2099-12 |
Is the Cم conformity mark required on apparel in Morocco?
No. The Ministry's current list of products requiring the Cم mark covers low-voltage electrical products, electromagnetic-compatibility equipment and toys. Ordinary apparel and textiles do not appear on that list. A Morocco-bound apparel shipment should not carry a Cم mark on the strength of a general assumption that all regulated Moroccan imports need one; the mark is specific to the categories the Ministry has actually listed. [4]
Are imported garments subject to conformity control at the Moroccan border?
Yes. The Ministry lists articles of clothing other than workwear for control at Morocco's border. Import control consists of documentary control, physical control, sampling and authorisation to access the market. The documentary file includes the conformity declaration, importer undertaking, customs declaration or letter of credit, invoices, bill of lading or delivery order, import undertaking, and any product-specific technical documents required by the applicable regulation. [6]
Prepare the import file before shipment and have the Moroccan importer confirm the PortNet filing details and any product-specific documents required for the consignment. The Ministry's physical control includes verification of the product's labelling against the import file.
For apparel, organise the file by shipment and by style before the goods leave the factory. Match the product description, brand, country of origin, supplier name, quantities and carton counts across the invoice, packing list, bill of lading, customs declaration and conformity declaration. Include the final label artwork and a clear product description that lets the inspector match the garment to the documents. Where one shipment contains several styles, keep the style code, fibre composition and label version visible on the supporting records for each one. A mismatch between an invoice description and the label can slow physical control even when the garment itself is compliant.
Keep the production sample and its approved label with the shipment record. If the authority takes samples for analysis, the importer needs a file that shows the sample's relationship to the commercial goods and the applicable technical requirement. Do not substitute a label revision after the conformity file has been prepared without updating the import record as well.
Are garment-size or fibre-tolerance rules set out in the cited provisions?
The cited provisions do not give numerical garment-size or fibre-tolerance rules. Use the applicable standard or technical requirement for the relevant figures.
Does Morocco mandate a childrenswear cords-and-drawstrings standard?
Not compulsory. IMANOR, Morocco's standards body, publishes NM EN 14682:2018, "Safety of children's clothing, cords and drawstrings, specifications," which mirrors the European safety standard. Publication in IMANOR's catalogue confirms the standard exists and is available; it does not by itself confirm that every childrenswear item sold in Morocco must comply with it. Treat NM EN 14682 as the recognised reference standard for a Morocco-bound childrenswear range regardless of its confirmed compulsory status, since it is very likely what a buyer's own safety review will ask for either way. [7]
What enforces Moroccan labelling, and what follows non-compliance?
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce's Division of Market Surveillance is the central service for this, working alongside Customs, IMANOR and other relevant authorities. Controls apply both at import and within the domestic market. Sanctions can extend to the destruction of fraudulent products, which signals that a labelling or standards failure is treated as a substantive violation, not a minor administrative matter. [6]
| Body | Remit |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Consumer Protection/Market Surveillance/Quality Directorate | Primary enforcement |
| Customs | Import-point control |
| IMANOR | Standards administration and conformity support |
What should a Morocco-bound label carry where the cited provisions do not set out the fields?
Obtain the applicable technical requirements before finalising label artwork. The cited provisions do not set a language minimum or list required fields for garment labels. Match the label's language, fibre composition, care instructions, size, origin and any other content to the applicable requirements and importer documentation before shipment.
Keep the sequence in order: confirm the standard's content, build the label against it, then lock that version against the sealed sample before bulk cutting starts. Reversing the sequence, cutting bulk against a label built on assumption and correcting it once the standard text arrives, is the more expensive version of the same work.
Make label approval a named gate in the critical path. At artwork handover, issue one controlled PDF for each style and colourway, with the garment placement, label dimensions and revision number shown. Give the Moroccan importer a proof sheet keyed to the style code and commercial description, then obtain written approval before labels are ordered. The sample room checks placement and legibility on the sealed garment; the importer checks the language copy and that the document description matches its entry file. Release only the approved revision to the trim supplier. A late translation, fibre-content or care change needs a new artwork number, a revised sample record and a check of the label booking before the bulk start date is confirmed.
Where a branded swing ticket, polybag sticker or carton mark repeats the product identity, send that artwork in the same approval pack. Align its style code and origin statement with the sewn label.
An illustrative Morocco apparel label should be laid out only after the applicable technical requirements have been obtained. The layout can bring product identity, fibre composition, country of origin and care instructions together, but the required content and language must follow those requirements.
Short FAQ
Does Order No. 2911-20 establish current requirements for NM 09.0.000?
Order No. 2911-20 repealed the provisions of Article 1 of Order No. 2099-12 concerning NM 09.0.000. It does not state an edition for the standard or the status or effect of Order No. 2045-25.
Is the Cم conformity mark required on a Morocco-bound apparel shipment?
No. The Ministry's current Cم-marking list covers low-voltage electrical goods, EMC equipment and toys, not textiles or apparel.
Can specific fibre and care content be stated from the cited provisions?
The cited provisions do not set out specific fibre or care fields. Use the applicable standard or technical requirement for field-level label content.
Is NM EN 14682 compulsory for all childrenswear sold in Morocco?
No. IMANOR publishes it as an available standard; a general compulsory mandate for every childrenswear item was not confirmed.
What language must a Morocco garment label use?
The cited provisions do not state a language minimum for garment user information. Set the label language against the applicable technical requirements.
The Morocco labelling judgement
Morocco's framework places imported clothing other than workwear within border control and provides for mandatory Moroccan standards. Order No. 2911-20 repealed the provisions of Article 1 of Order No. 2099-12 concerning NM 09.0.000. The cited provisions do not state an edition, garment label fields or a language minimum for that standard. Obtain the applicable technical requirements before approving label artwork, and prepare the import file early enough for border control.
Placing a Morocco-bound programme
Build a Morocco-bound label around the applicable technical requirements and importer documentation, with the relevant standard text obtained before artwork is finalised. Send us the tech pack, the destination markets the order needs to clear, the quantity and the label artwork, and we will come back with a quote that includes label preparation and the conformity documentation the shipment needs, worked through with you rather than handed over as a checklist, through our full-package service.
For how a Morocco-bound programme is developed and documented, see our Africa page.
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