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Revised CMIA standard to put increased emphasis on human rights

10/12/2025

Non-profit organisation Aid by Trade Foundation has a new version of its Cotton made in Africa (CMIA) standard for sustainably produced cotton will come into force in 2026.

It said CMIA had always focused on respect for human rights, but that the new version of the standard would raise requirements for due diligence in human rights and risk management.

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