"Standards" News Archive

Created in 2008 as part of the Textile Exchange, the GRS strives to increase the use of recycled materials in products.

The Aid by Trade Foundation has introduced the Regenerative Cotton Standard (RCS), an innovative approach aimed at addressing challenges in the cotton and textile industry for the benefit of both textile companies and cotton farmers.

Good news for critically endangered species in the Congo Basin: A study shows higher numbers of large mammals in FSC-certified forests in Gabon and the Republic of Congo compared to non-certified ones.

WWF's comprehensive benchmarking exercise evaluates how cotton standards such as Better Cotton, Cotton Made in Africa, Fairtrade International relate to critical sustainability issues.

Certifications for sustainable cosmetics ensure environmental responsibility, uphold ethical and social standards, enhance transparency and consumer trust, and drive industry-wide innovation toward a greener future.

Bluesign-certified formulators achieve provisional approval for ZDHC's "progressive level", transforming chemical formulations in the textile industry towards sustainability.

With sustainability as Coty Inc's main driver for innovation, Gucci has just launched the first perfume distributed worldwide that uses alcohol from 100% recycled carbon emissions.

USDA has introduced new procedures to address false animal-welfare claims on meat packaging while facing challenges in verifying claims and proposing actions for enhanced documentation.