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JOCA ends certification standard, unites with GOTS TOKYO - The Japanese Organic Cotton Association has abolished its document verifying certification system and the use of the two quality labels ‘pure’ and ‘blended’.
EU and US strike organic certification deal NUREMBERG - The European Union and the United States have agreed a historic partnership that will see organic products certified in Europe or the US sold as organic in either region.
Bluesign confirms new system partners ST GALLEN - Bluesign has announced a further tranche of textile and accessory manufacturing companies that have signed up as system partners with its increasingly widespread sustainable textile standard.
Ireland includes textiles in green plan The Irish government has launched the country’s first action plan on green public procurement, which includes textiles and uniforms as part of its brand new ‘Green Tenders’ initiative — perhaps in a bid to cement its reputation as a truly sustainable 'emerald isle'.
SGS launches environmental ‘mark’ system GENEVA - SGS Consumer Testing Services has launched its first Product Carbon Footprint program which offers marks that can be applied to products manufactured and sold on international markets.
Oeko-Tex announces new test parameters SWITZERLAND - Oeko-Tex has updated the applicable test criteria and limit values for testing textiles for harmful substances according for its Oeko-Tex Standard 100.
China ponders green manufacturing tax BEIJING — As the Chinese government struggles to meet several of its own environmental targets to 2015, China’s textile industry could face a new ‘green tax’, which together with higher wages and a slump in exports, puts additional pressure on an industry that is already facing big challenges.
AAFA releases ninth RSL ARLINGTON - The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has released the ninth edition of the AAFA Restricted Substances List (RSL) covering product safety and environmental standards in the US and around the world.
Dates set for Eco-Index Apparel Tool BOULDER - The Outdoor Industry Association has confirmed that the next version of the OIA Eco Index, the ‘Apparel Tool,’ will be ready for piloting in September, and all OIA members are now being invited to participate.
Dyes & chemicals firms join bluesign ST GALLEN –Bluesign has extended its scope even further with a number of new European brands, chemical and dyestuff firms confirming they are now in the process of implementing the increasingly widespread sustainable textile standard.

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