Product Integrity –Certification & Labelling

Product Integrity – A Review of Standards and Strategies to Support Sustainability Claims for Fibers
A company’s greatest asset is its reputation, whether it is selling to consumers or other businesses. Hence it is critical to take the necessary steps to be protected against legal and brand risk when making sustainability claims. Companies are working hard to do the right thing, and consumers are trying to understand the impact of what they are buying, and there is a range of standards and verification schemes to support these efforts. In this session we will give an overview of the main verification strategies that back up product claims for textiles, gain insight into different certification systems and standards and learn the steps a company should follow when it decides to go for certification.