Germany wants new social and eco standard for apparel and shoe brands

10/04/2014
Germany’s federal minister for economic cooperation and development, Gerd Müller, has said in comments to local media that he will consider introducing a new certification programme to show clothing and footwear brands meet minimum standards in environmental and social care.

He said Germany would introduce the new standard in the course of this year and that he wanted companies to sign up to it voluntarily. But he warned that if brands are slow to commit themselves, he will consider making it obligatory.