Textile Exchange revamps organic certification
19/02/2013
It differs from the previous OE 100 and OE Blended standards, which will be phased out, as it encompasses all fibres, not just cotton.
There will continue to be two options for labelling, said the company, according to final organic material percentages and whether it has been blended with its conventional counterpart.
Because the OCS can be used with any raw material, it is relevant for industries beyond textiles. The standard combines an organic farming certification requirement with the chain of custody requirements of the Content Claim Standard.
There will be a transition period while certification bodies become accredited to the new standard. As soon as the process is complete the Textile Exchange will post the list of bodies on to the OCS webpage.
If a company is already certified to the OE standards, it will transition to the OCS in its next annual renewal audit.
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