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AIAB -tessuto biologico (bio-fiber)

http://www.aiab.it/
http://www.icea.info/

AIAB is a voluntary Italian label that recognizes the avoidance of hazardous substances in fibers. It certifies all 100% organic textile products and pre-products. It also certifies Italian origin of all products that are grown in Italy. AIAB has entrusted ICEA with the inspection activities associated with verifying compliance with these requirements.

Australian BMP Cotton

http://www.bmpcotton.com.au/

The Best Management Practices (BMP) is the Australian cotton industry's guide for growing cotton in harmony with our natural environment, focusing on environmental and ethical stewardship. It is a voluntary farm management system that provides self-assessment procedures, practical tools and auditing processes to ensure that cotton is produced in respect of these best practices.

Better Cotton Initiative

http://www.bettercotton.org/

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is a global multi-stakeholder initiative that has been established to promote measurable improvements in the key environmental and social impacts of cotton cultivation. Its aim is to make cultivation more sustainable economically, environmentally and socially according to different regional circumstances.

BioSuisse

http://www.bio-suisse.ch/

Bio Suisse is the umbrella organization of Swiss organic farmers that has worked to establish a common set of sustainable farming standards since 1981. Compliance with these standards requires adopting the whole-farm approach by establishing areas dedicated to biodiversity, limiting the intensity of fertilization and the use of copper, eliminating genetic modification, eliminating the use of chemically synthesized pesticides or fertilizers and practicing good animal husbandry.

The Blue Angel

www.blauer-engel.de

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2008, The Blue Angel is the first and oldest environmental label for products and services in the world. Since 1978 it has set the standard for eco-friendly products and services selected by an independent jury and approved by the German Government. This standard requires that the product contains no carcinogenic or halogenated organic compounds, no presence organic compounds or formaldehyde, and a low-level of hazardous flame-retardants and moth repellents.

Bluesign

http://www.bluesign.com/

In response to increasing demand for textile products that are environmentally friendly, pose no health hazards, and conserve resources to the greatest possible extent, the independent bluesign® standard has been established. The bluesign standard originated from a project carried out by the fabric manufacturer Schoeller Textil AG in Switzerland in 1997. Bluesign technologies ag, with headquarters in St Gallen Switzerland, was then set up as an independent company to implement the standard in 2000.

Control Union

http://certification.controlunion.com

Dutch-based Control Union Certifications, formerly Skal International, is part of the Control Union World Group and is one of the largest certifiers of organic produce in the world. It has become known as a global "one-stop-shop" for a wide range of certification programs and is well known in the organic textiles sector. Authorities in nearly ever country accept its certificates.

Cradle to Cradle

http://www.c2ccertified.com/

Cradle to Cradle references a design philosophy that products are created with materials that can be perpetually circulated in closed loops, and not designed for disposal in landfills at the end of their lifecycle. Certification provides a company with a means to tangibly and credibly measure achievement in environmentally-intelligent design.

Design components may include using environmentally safe and healthy materials; designing for material reutilization, such as recycling or composting; using renewable energy and energy efficiency; efficient use of water, and maximum water quality associated with production; and instituting strategies for social responsibility.

Ecocert

http://www.ecocert.com/

Ecocert is an organic certification organization governed by the French committee for accreditation (COFRAC). Ecocert was founded in France in 1991 and conducts inspections in over 80 countries, making it one of the largest organic certification organizations in the world. To qualify for the Ecocert label, textiles must contain 95% natural fibers and a maximum of 5% synthetic fibers.

Eco Label

http://www.eco-label.com/default.htm

Established in 1992, the EU Eco-label "Flower" is a certification scheme aimed to help European consumers distinguish greener, more environmentally friendly products and services (not including food and medicine). All products bearing the "Flower" have been verified by independent bodies for compliance with ecological and performance criteria. The program is administered by the European Eco-labeling Board (EUEB) and receives the support of the European Commission, all Member States of the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA).

(EC) No 834/2007

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2007:189:0001:0023:EN:PDF

In June 2007, Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 on organic production and labeling of organic products was published, coming into force on January 1, 2009. It repeals the former Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91. Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 states that organic production is an overall system of farm management and food production that combines best environmental practices, a high level of biodiversity, the preservation of natural resources, the application of high animal welfare standards and a production method in line with the preference of certain consumers for products produced using natural substances and processes.

Fairtrade Labelling Organizations (FLO)

http://www.fairtrade.net/

Fairtrade Labelling Organizations (FLO) International is a non-profit, multi-stakeholder association involving 24 member organizations, traders and external experts.

FLO develops and reviews Fairtrade Standards and provides support to Fairtrade Certified Producers by assisting them in gaining and maintaining Fairtrade Certification and capitalizing on market opportunities. FLO owns the Fairtrade mark - the product label that certifies that international Fairtrade standards have been met. Fairtrade standards are designed to tackle poverty and empower producers in the poorest countries in the world. The standards apply to both producers and traders.

FSC

http://www.fsc.org/

FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world's forests. In respect to the textile industry, FSC Certification is limited to manufacturers of cellulosic fibers such as viscose and bamboo. FSC provides a certification system with internationally recognized standard-setting, trademark assurance and accreditation services to companies, organizations and communities interested in responsible forestry. FSC is nationally represented in more than 50 countries around the world.

Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS)

http://www.global-standard.org/

This voluntary standard defines the requirements for the organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials, through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing up to garment labeling in order to provide a credible assurance to the end consumer. The standard provides for two-label grades: "organic" or "organic - in conversion". "Organic - in conversion" refers to fiber that comes from farms undergoing the process of organic certification.

ICE

http://www.ice-compliance.com

ICE is a global, independent auditing scheme for dye houses, printers, laundries, and tanneries run by experts in dyeing, printing, finishing and supply-base management. It is owned and run by Colour Connections Textile Consultancy Ltd.

ICE allows retailers, brands and individual dye houses to demonstrate to their customers, suppliers and stakeholders that they are proactively managing the following: worker safety, environmental compliance, responsible use of chemicals, and ongoing improvements in supply base transparency, quality, efficiency and reduction of environmental impact. The first phase of the scheme involves a web-based portal where dyehouses register and complete an on-line questionnaire to demonstrate that they meet these minimum standards. During the second stage, an auditor visits the site and draws up action plans to meet the minimum standard requirements. Auditors continue to work with the dyehouses to improve their efficiency and work practices to achieve technical excellence, resource utilization and customer satisfaction.

International Association Natural Textile Industry (IVN)

http://www.naturtextil.com

The International Association Natural Textile Industry (IVN) is the result of a group of companies that sat down to produce a high-quality standard for "natural" textiles according to strict ecological and social guidelines. Products that adhere to these guidelines receive the "NaturTextil" label.

International Wool Textile Organization (IWTO)

http://www.iwto.org/

International Wool Textile Organization (IWTO) is the international body representing the interests of the world's wool-textile trade and industry. In Spring 2008, the IWTO modified its definition of organic wool by aligning it to the GOTS processing standards and also unveiling a brand new IWTO standard for "Eco-Wool" based on the EU Eco-Label guidelines.

Institute for Ethical and Environmental Certification (ICEA)

http://www.icea.info/

The Institute for Ethical and Environmental Certification (ICEA) is based in Bologna, Italy and provides a range of organic certifications across multiple product sectors. It is responsible for the certification of more than 11,000 companies with strong ethical, environmental and social values, and runs 23 operations centers throughout Italy and abroad.

Institute for Marketecology (IMO)

http://www.imo.ch/

The Institute for Marketecology (IMO) specializes in quality assurance and certification of eco-friendly products, organic agriculture and management systems. IMO offers certification for organic production and handling according to the European Regulation (EU) No. 2092/91. Additionally, IMO is accredited by the USDA for organic certification according to the National Organic Program (NOP). Recently IMO has also received reaccreditation by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF) and offers certification according to the Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS) for the Japanese market.

Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS)

http://www.maff.go.jp/soshiki/syokuhin/hinshitu/e_label/index.htm

The production and processing of organic textiles sold on the Japanese market is regulated by the Japanese Agriculture Standard (JAS). These certified goods can be identified with the official JAS organic seal of the Japanese government.

Japan Organic Cotton Association (JOCA)

http://www.joca.gr.jp/english/index.html

Japan Organic Cotton Association (JOCA) is a national non-profit organization, which has established three kinds of certification marks for organic cotton: "Pure", "Pure dyed/printed" and "Blend".

JOCA has two main objectives: certification and labeling of organic cotton products sold in Japan, and the promotion of organic cotton. JOCA certifies the production and processing of accredited organic in Japan to the GOTS standard.

KRAV

http://www.krav.se

KRAV is an organic organization in Sweden and the Scandinavian countries that employs organic textile standards that comply with the IFOAM basic standards. It has 28 members representing farmers, processors, manufacturers, labor organizations, environmental groups and animal welfare.

MADE-BY

http://www.made-by.nl/?lg=en

MADE-BY is a label that aims to expand the market for clothing manufactured in a sustainable manner by helping fashion brands clean up their production processes and developing socially responsible production chains worldwide. Brands affiliated with MADE-BY allow for transparency of their production process through MADE-BY's website by linking their production data to the MADE-BY track & trace system. This system allows consumers to see where and by whom a garment was manufactured and the various stages it has completed.

MADE-BY is part of a network that includes organic cotton projects, spinners and sewing factories, but also local NGO's, unions and experts in the field of social and environmental conditions. Through these networks MADE-BY helps suppliers to acquire social certification and to find the right sources for organic cotton.

Made in Green by AITEX

http://www.madeingreen.com/w3c/en/aitex.html

The Association of Textile Industry Research (AITEX) is a private non-profit organization and is the proprietor of the mark "made in Green", which appears on products in 25 countries of the European Union. AITEX is able to license other centers to issue the "made in Green" certification.

In order to obtain and display the "made in Green" label, a textile article must fulfill the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Certification (Product Certification), and comply with ISO 14001, Oeko-Tex 1000, EMAS or an equivalent certification for an environmental management system. The product must also have been manufactured in centers certified by the minimum AITEX Standard.

National Organic Program (NOP)

http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/nop

In the United States, the National Organic Program (NOP) develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards for organic agricultural products, including textiles and clothing. The NOP also accredits the certifying agents (foreign and domestic) who inspect organic production and handling operations to certify that they meet USDA standards.

Oeko-Tex Standard 100

http://www.oeko-tex.com/oekotex100_PUBLIC/content5.asp?area=hauptmenue&site=oekotexstandard100&cls=02

The Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 is a globally uniform testing and certification system for textile raw materials, intermediate and end products at all stages of production. The system tests for harmful substances that are prohibited or regulated by law, chemicals that are known to be harmful to health, and other health safeguarding parameters. A tested textile product is allocated to one of the four Oeko-Tex® product classes based on its intended use. The more intensively a product comes into contact with the skin, the stricter the human ecological requirements it must fulfill.

Oeko-Tex Standard 1000

http://www.oeko-tex.com/oekotex100_PUBLIC/content5.asp?area=hauptmenue&site=oekotexstandard1000&cls=02

To complement the product-related Oeko-Tex® Standard 100, the Oeko-Tex® Standard 1000 is a testing, auditing and certification system for environmentally friendly production sites throughout the textile processing chain. To qualify for certification according to the Oeko-Tex® Standard 1000, companies must meet stipulated criteria in terms of their environmentally-friendly manufacturing processes and provide evidence that at least 30% of total production is already certified under Oeko-Tex® Standard 100.

Oeko-Tex Standard 100 plus

http://www.oeko-tex.com/oekotex100_PUBLIC/content5.asp?area=hauptmenue&site=oekotexstandard100plus&cls=02

The Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 plus product label provides textile and clothing manufacturers with the opportunity to highlight the human-ecological optimization of their products as well as their efforts in production ecology to consumers. Companies can receive this award if their manufactured products have been successfully certified according to Oeko-Tex Standard 100® and they are also able to provide evidence that the entire production chain - in other words, all production sites involved in manufacturing a product - seamlessly comply with the requirements of the Oeko-Tex® Standard 1000.

Ø Label

http://www.debio.no/

Debio is an organization that inspects organic production in accordance with the Norwegian "Regulations on the Production and Labelling of Organic Agricultural Products". All organic products in Norway are part of Debio's inspection scheme and carry the "Ø-label". The inspection services are based on an agreement with the Norwegian Food and Safety Authority, and the EU Council Regulation 2092/91.

OneCert Inc

http://www.onecert.net/

OneCert is a certifier of organic products, including textiles. OneCert certifies to Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS), USDA National Organic Program (NOP), European Organic Regulations (EU 2092/91), Export Certificates for Japan (JAS equivalent), Indian National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), and Quebec Organic Reference Standard (CAAQ) based on where products are sold.

Organic Exchange 100 and OE Blended

http://www.organicexchange.org/

This voluntary organic "fiber only" standard comes from the US non-profit organization Organic Exchange. It offers two versions of its standard for certifying that cotton fiber used in textiles is grown organically. First, the OE 100 Standard, which is used to track and document the purchase, handling and use of 100% certified organic cotton fiber in yarns, fabrics and finished goods. And, the second standard, the OE Blended Standard, which certifies goods that have a minimum of 5% organic cotton ensuring that organically grown cotton is being used to the percentage that is being claimed.

Oregon Tilth (OTCO)

http://www.tilth.org/

Oregon Tilth (OTCO) is a US-based non-profit research and education membership organization supporting and promoting biologically sound and socially equitable agriculture. It advocates sustainable approaches to agricultural production systems and processing, handling and marketing. OTCO offers educational events throughout the state of Oregon, and provides organic certification services to organic growers, processors, and handlers internationally.

Soil Association Certification Ltd.

http://www.soilassociation.org/

The Soil Association is another organization which has integrated the GOTS criteria into its' own standards. The Soil Associations' subsidiary, Soil Association Certification Limited, inspects and certifies to Soil Associations' standards and licenses use of the Soil Associations' Organic Standard symbol. The Soil Associations' symbol has a very high degree of consumer recognition in the UK market where 95% of its organic textile certificates are issued.

The Soil Association has also developed standards applicable to animal welfare (for example, poultry), the use of pesticides and fertilizers, as well as conservation.

Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (SSNC)

http://www.cleanproduction.org/Steps.Products.Labeling.Swedish.php

The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (SSNC), Sweden's largest environmental organization, started ecolabeling in 1988 on paper, batteries and laundry detergent. Their Good Environmental Choice logo sometimes referred to as the Falcon is designed to recognize strategic solutions for green chemicals, sustainable materials and environmentally preferable products.

Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP)

http://www.wrapapparel.org/

WRAP is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the certification of lawful, humane and ethical manufacturing throughout the world.