On 15th March 2021 Version 4.0 of the Cradle to Cradle standard was released. It assesses product safety to humans and the environment, as well as product design for material reuse. With a four-tier improvement system, the standard aims to encourage businesses to develop products for closed-loop systems and eliminate waste.
The standard is based on Chinese laws, regulations and relevant international conventions, and was first launched in 2005 by the China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC). The CSC9000T was China’s first real attempt to address the concerns of western-based retailers and brands about how their products were being produced.
Launched in October 2022, by Better Cotton and the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC), the Delta Framework is a common set of environmental, social and economic indicators to standardise progress among cotton farmers.
Directive 94/11/EC is a legal act of the European Union concerning the labelling of materials used in footwear, including parts sold separately. The European Union has directed EU countries to align laws relating to the labelling of materials in footwear, protecting consumer interests, and reducing the risk of fraud for consumers and industry. EU legislation on chemicals and personal protective equipment may also affect footwear.
The goal of the Downpass standard is to contribute to the ethical sourcing of down and feathers, and to help companies to firmly anchor and further develop the aspects of animal welfare during the sourcing of feathers and down in everyday business by reviewing suppliers in the industry supply chain.
The EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) regulation is a management tool for companies and other organisations to evaluate, report and improve their environmental performance.
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