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Stitching Ethics into Every Seam: The SMETA Compliance Blueprint for Softline Brands In today’s global marketplace, consumers and regulators alike are demanding greater transparency and ethical responsibility from brands. Social compliance due diligence is now a mandatory requirement for softline brands, driven by a complex web of international laws, local regulations, and customer demands for… Continue reading Stitching Ethics into Every Seam: The SMETA Compliance Blueprint for Softline Brands

How the Flash Audit Turned Unknown Issues Into Actionable Improvements  A global ready-to-wear brand came to us with a frustrating problem.On paper, their factories looked great.Initial audit scores were strong.But once production started, reality told a different story: quality issues, rejections, and hidden costs.Something wasn’t adding up.  The Challenge Despite good audit results, the brand… Continue reading How the Flash Audit Turned Unknown Issues Into Actionable Improvements

The global supply chain is currently undergoing frequent disruptions and uncertainties due to various factors such as changes in the geopolitical landscape, disturbances in major trade routes across the world, and climate change policies. These challenges are posing significant risks and pressures on businesses, making it imperative for them to improve their supply chain visibility,… Continue reading Supply Chain Mapping: everything you need to know

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recently updated its Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) by adding 5 new chemicals on January 23, 2024. With this addition, the current list now comprises 240 substances.   Additionally, the ECHA has revised the existing Candidate List entry for dibutyl phthalate. The update includes information about… Continue reading EU – ECHA Adds 5 SVHC to the Candidate List

Today, polyester accounts for around 52% of the fibres used in textile and apparel products, with many brands and retailers turning to recycled polyester (rPET) as a replacement to support their sustainability initiatives. However, it’s become crucial to substantiate your rPET claims to maintain customer trust and fulfil regulation requirements.   Despite the growing demand… Continue reading Avoid greenwashing with the accredited rPET test

Brands and retailers must ensure their products comply with market destination standards and regulations. However, consolidating compliance documents can be a challenging task. Many factors weigh in the complex job of ensuring compliance: Stricter regulation and the complexity of the regulation Increased specific product safety obligations for providers of online marketplaces Reinforced product traceability requirements… Continue reading Verify Product Compliance with SgT’s TCF solution

(This article is also available in English version: The AGEC law: What you need to know).   Les marques et les enseignes qui vendent en France ont probablement entendu parler de la loi AGEC adoptée par le gouvernement français en 2020, plus connue sous le nom de « loi anti-gaspillage ». La nouvelle loi a… Continue reading La loi AGEC : Ce qu’il faut savoir