Best practices and standards for chemicals traceability
Section outline
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GS1 is a company providng barcode to industry of all sorts. Their standards are the most widely used system of standards in the world. The objective of the GS1 Global Traceability Standard (GTS) is to assist organisations and industries in the design and implementation of traceability systems based on the GS1 system of standards. At a strategic level, this standard aims to provide key insights and knowledge for organisations or industries that are developing long-term traceability goals.
Roles: #manufacturer, #distributor, #economic operator
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OEKO-TEX® standards enable everyone to make responsible decisions and protect natural resources. Driven by sustainability and a dedication to transparency, our work is grounded in proven science. OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is a label for textiles tested for harmful substances. It sets the benchmark for textile safety, from yarn to finished product. Every item bearing the STANDARD 100 label is certified as having passed safety tests for the presence of harmful substances.
Roles: #manufacturer, #distributor, #economic operator, #policymakers
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OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is a label for textiles tested for harmful substances. It sets the benchmark for textile safety, from yarn to finished product. Every item bearing the STANDARD 100 label is certified as having passed safety tests for the presence of harmful substances.
Roles: #Authorised representative, #Dealer, #Distributor, #Importer, #Manufacturer
March 2025
Sources:
- Standard OEKO-TEX - Edition 01.2026: https://www.oeko-tex.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Marketing_Materialien/STANDARD_100/Standard/OEKO-TEX_STANDARD100_Standard_EN.pdf
- Application for Active Chemical Products: Active Chemical Products/Acceptance in the OEKO‑TEX® list: https://www.oeko-tex.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Marketing_Materialien/ACP/OEKO-TEX_Application_for_Active_Chemical_Products_EN.pdf
- Standard OEKO-TEX - Edition 01.2026: https://www.oeko-tex.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Marketing_Materialien/STANDARD_100/Standard/OEKO-TEX_STANDARD100_Standard_EN.pdf
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This document updates the global standard for sustainable cotton production, strengthening focus on regenerative agriculture, climate change, and social impacts. It covers six principles, including soil health, water stewardship, and decent work, aiming to drive continuous improvement at the farm level.
Roles: #Authorised representative, #Dealer, #Distributor, #Importer, #Manufacturer
March 2023
Source: Version 3.0: https://bettercotton.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Better-Cotton-PC-v.3.0.pdf
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In this video (from the ECHT Traceability conference, on 19.11.2025), Laetitia Georgel from Terra Matters illustrates the functionality and use case of Product Circularity Data Sheets (PCDS). PCDS are standardised data sheets that comprise relevant information on the circularity of a certain product (e.g. materiality, recycability, etc.).
Access to the video script.
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The Circularity Dataset Initiative addresses the difficulty for industry and consumers to access reliable data on the circular properties of a product. Trade secrets are hindering transparency and reporting standards are lacking, forcing manufacturers to send out different data sets in diverse formats to customers and product platforms. The Product Circularity Data Sheet (PCDS) is a basic source of verifiable data. It can be used to establish how circular a product is and inform about the circular path it was designed and manufactured for. The PCDS offers a standardized format with trustful data without scoring or ranking of these aspects.
Roles: #Manufacturer, #Economic operator, #Distributor, #DPP service provider
Source: https://pcds.lu/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20200214_Light_PCDS_v3.2s_FORM.pdf
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