Registered Identification Number for Care Labeling

RN stands for Registered Identification Number. It is a number issued by the FTC to U.S. businesses that manufacture, import, distribute, or sell products covered by the Textile, Wool, and Fur Acts. Businesses can use this number on product labels in lieu of the company name.

RN # Lookup

If you are the product’s manufacturer, or engage in the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or advertising of a textile product in the United States, the business name of your company can be used on the label. Alternatively, the goods can be labeled with the RN or business name of a company in the U.S. that is directly involved with importing, distributing, or selling the products.

Many years ago, WPL numbers were issued by the FTC to companies manufacturing wool products subject to the Wool Products Labeling Act. The FTC no longer issue WPL numbers, but many are still in use. They are used in the same manner as RN numbers.

RN Lookup Service

Take your time to visit the FTC website to learn more about the registered identification number process and requirements.  When production clothing, footwear, and fashion accessories, it is important to follow all of the appropriate rules for care labeling.

Learn more about clothing care labels by viewing our care label frequently asked questions blog post.