Excerpt from standard:

2.4.10. Environmental management All companies must assure compliance with the applicable national and local legal environmental requirements applicable to their processing/manufacturing stages performed (including those referring to emissions to air, wastewater discharge as well as disposal of waste and sludge). They must have a written environmental policy and procedures in place to allow monitoring and improving rele-vant environmental performances in their facilities. Depending on the processing/manufacturing stages per-formed, the available data and procedures need to include: (...) - documentation of staff training in the conservation of water and energy, the proper and minimal use of chemicals and their correct disposal - programme for improvement Wet processing units must keep full records of the use of chemicals, energy, water consumption and waste water treatment, including the disposal of sludge. In particular they must continuously measure and monitor waste water temperature, waste water pH and sediment quantities. 2.4.13. Record keeping & internal quality assurance All operational procedures and practices must be documented by effective control systems and records that en-able tracing and verification of: • the origin, nature and quantities of organic and other (raw) materials, accessories as well as inputs which have been delivered to the unit • the flow of goods within the unit (processing/manufacturing steps performed, recipes used and stock quantities) • the composition of manufactured products • the nature, quantities and consignees of BEST Goods which have left the unit • any other information that may be required for the purposes of proper inspection of the operation re-cords relevant to the inspection.

Referenzdokumente:

page 15,16/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.3. General requirements for chemical inputs in all processing stages 2.3.1. Prohibited and restricted inputs The following table lists chemical inputs that may (potentially) be used in conventional textile processing but that are explicitly banned or restricted for environmental and/or toxicological reasons in all processing stages of IVN BEST Goods. Substance group - Criteria Substances and preparations having restrictions in usage for application in textiles with a recognised internationally or nationally legal character The same restrictions apply, provide the substances and preparations are not already prohibited or have stricter restrictions criteria according to this standard. Substances listed in regulation EC 552/2009 (amending regulation EC 1907/2006 (REACH), annex XVII), and the ‘candidate list of substances of very high concern for authorisation’ of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) are prohibited. 2.4.15. Limit values for residues in BEST Goods Even if produced in compliance with this standard textiles may carry traces of residues (e.g. due to unavoidable contamination). The following table lists the corresponding limit values for BEST Goods: Parameter Threshold Testing method

Referenzdokumente:

page 8,18/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.3.2. Requirements related to hazards and toxicity Substance group Criteria Inputs that are assigned to specific risk phrases (hazard statements) related to health hazards Prohibited are: • substances which are classified with any of the following hazard state-ments, if applied as direct input • preparations which are classified with any of the following hazard statements /risk phrases • preparations which contain at least one substance which is classified with any of the following hazard statements (According to Global Harmoni-zation Standards (GHS), published by the United Nations, Appendix 3): H300 Very toxic if swallowed H310 Very toxic in contact with skin H330 Very toxic by inhalation H340 May cause heritable genetic damage H341 May likely cause heritable genetic damage H350 May cause cancer H351 May likely cause cancer H360 May impair fertility; may cause harm to the unborn child H361 May likely impair fertility; may cause harm to the unborn child H370 Damage to organs H371 May cause damage to organs H372 Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure For inputs assessed according to the Global Harmonized System (GHS) the equivalent hazard statements apply (annex 3 of GHS). For inputs assessed according to the 'risk phrase' classification (Directive 67/548EEC, amended and appealed by Regulation EC 1272/2008) the equivalent risk phrases apply. 2.4.15. Limit values for residues in BEST Goods Even if produced in compliance with this standard textiles may carry traces of residues (e.g. due to unavoidable contamination). The following table lists the corresponding limit values for BEST Goods: Parameter Threshold Testing method

Referenzdokumente:

page 9, 18/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.4.8. Finishing Parameter Criteria Selection of finishing methods and auxiliaries Allowed are mechanical, thermal and other physical finishing methods. (...) Prohibited in general is the use of synthetic inputs for anti-microbial finishing (in-cluding biocides), coating, filling and stiffening, lustring and matting as well as weighting. 2.4.12. Storage, packaging and transport (...) In as much as pesticides/biocides are required by national law for warehouses or transport containers, they must comply with the applicable international or national standard for organic farming.

Referenzdokumente:

page 13, 15/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.3. General requirements for chemical inputs in all processing stages 2.3.1. Prohibited and restricted inputs The following table lists chemical inputs that may (potentially) be used in conventional textile processing but that are explicitly banned or restricted for environmental and/or toxicological reasons in all processing stages of IVN BEST Goods. It is not to be seen as a comprehensive and inclusive list of all chemical inputs that are prohibited or restricted under IVN BEST. Prohibition or restriction of substance groups or individual substances that are not explicitly listed in this chapter may further result from chapter 2.3.2 ‘Requirements related to hazards and toxic-ity’ or from other criteria of this standard. Substance group - Criteria Formaldehyde and other short-chain aldehydes Prohibited are inputs that contain or generate formaldehyde or other short-chain aldehydes during designated application. 2.4.15. Limit values for residues in BEST Goods Even if produced in compliance with this standard textiles may carry traces of residues (e.g. due to unavoidable contamination). The following table lists the corresponding limit values for BEST Goods: Parameter Threshold Testing method Formaldehyde < 16 mg/kg Japanese Law 112 oder DIN EN ISO 14184-1

Referenzdokumente:

page 8, 18/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.3. General requirements for chemical inputs in all processing stages 2.3.1. Prohibited and restricted inputs The following table lists chemical inputs that may (potentially) be used in conventional textile processing but that are explicitly banned or restricted for environmental and/or toxicological reasons in all processing stages of IVN BEST Goods. Substance group - Criteria Inputs containing functional nano-particles (= particles with a size < 100 nm) - Prohibited

Referenzdokumente:

page 8/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.3. General requirements for chemical inputs in all processing stages 2.3.1. Prohibited and restricted inputs The following table lists chemical inputs that may (potentially) be used in conventional textile processing but that are explicitly banned or restricted for environmental and/or toxicological reasons in all processing stages of IVN BEST Goods. Substance group - Criteria Brominated and chlorinated flame retardants - Prohibited

Referenzdokumente:

page 7/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.3.2. Requirements related to hazards and toxicity Substance group - Criteria Inputs which are bio-accumulative and not rapidly degradable Prohibited are substances, if applied as direct input, and preparations clas-sified with H413: 'May cause long-lasting effects to aquatic life' (respective R53) that are both, ‘bio-accumulative’1) and not rapidly degradable²), ³) 1) A substance or preparation is considered as (potentially) bio-accumulative, if BCF (= bio-concentration factor) ≥ 500 or, if absent, log Kow (= logarithm of the n-octanol-water partition coefficient) ≥ 4 2) Testing requirement: >70% OECD 301A [28d] or equivalent testing method according to footnote 4 of the table below, except test methods related to eliminability (OECD 302). In those cases where only BOD and COD data are available the input is considered 'rapidly degradable' when the ratio of BOD5/COD is ≥ 0,5. 3) This criterion is not applicable to preparations whose very low solubility in water prevents their bioaccumulation (e.g. pigment preparations). All preparations applied must further comply with the following requirements: Parameter Criteria Relation of biodegradability / eliminability 4) to aquatic toxicity 3) Only allowed, if: < 70% and > 100 mg/l > 70% and > 10 mg/l > 95% and > 1 mg/l 3) Accepted testing methods [duration]: Performing new fish and daphnia tests to determine unknown LC50 / EC50 values in the course of the GOTS assessment procedure for inputs is prohibited. Instead alternative methods to OECD 203 [96hr] and EC50 daphnia, OECD 202 [48hr] (e.g. Acute Toxicity Estimates (ATE), validated structure-activity relationships, conclusion on analogy from similar products, calculation from available data of substances contained, fish egg test (embryo toxicity test (FET)), in vitro test) must be used to determine unknown values; IC50 algae, OECD 201 [72hr] 4) Accepted testing methods: OECD 301 A, OECD 301, E, ISO 7827, OECD 302 A, ISO 9887, OECD 302 B, ISO 9888 or OECD 303A; alternatively to meet the 70% level a preparation tested with one of the methods OECD 303A or ISO 11733 a percentage degradation of at least 80% must be shown - or if tested with one of the methods OECD 301 B, ISO 9439, OECD 301 C, OECD 302 C, OECD 301 D, ISO 10707, OECD 301 F, ISO 9408, ISO 10708 or ISO 14593 a per-centage degradation of at least 60% must be shown. To meet the 95% level, if tested with any of the mentioned methods a percentage degradation of 95% must be shown. Testing duration with each method is 28 days.

Referenzdokumente:

page 10/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.3.2. Requirements related to hazards and toxicity Substance group - Criteria Inputs which are classified with specific haz-ard statements / risk phrases related to en-vironmental hazards Prohibited are: • substances which are classified with any of the following hazard state-ments / risk phrases, if applied as direct input • preparations which are classified with any of the following hazard statements/risk phrases a) according to the Global Harmonized System (GHS) the equivalent hazard statements apply (annex 3 of GHS): H400: Very toxic to aquatic organisms H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects For inputs assessed according to GHS, where the implementation system does not provide for the codified H-statements, the corresponding hazard classes and categories of GHS, annex 3 apply. For inputs assessed according to the 'risk phrase' classification (Directive 67/548EEC amended and ap-pealed by Regulation EC 1272/2008) the equivalent risk phrases apply. and b) in accordance with the codification system of the EU-GHS (Regulation EC 1272/2008): EUH059: Hazardous to the ozone layer and c) in accordance with the 'risk phrase' classification: R54: Toxic to flora R55: Toxic to fauna R56: Toxic to soil organisms R58: May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment 2.4.15. Limit values for residues in BEST Goods Even if produced in compliance with this standard textiles may carry traces of residues (e.g. due to unavoidable contamination). The following table lists the corresponding limit values for BEST Goods: Parameter Threshold Testing method

Referenzdokumente:

page 9/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.4.15. Limit values for residues in BEST Goods Even if produced in compliance with this standard textiles may carry traces of residues (e.g. due to unavoidable contamination). The following table lists the corresponding limit values for BEST Goods: (...) 2.4.16. Limit values for residues in additional material and accessories Additional materials and accessories (in accordance with the criteria of chapter 2.4.9.) used for BEST Goods need to comply with the following limit values for residues: Parameter Criteria Testing method (...)

Referenzdokumente:

page 18-24/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.3. General requirements for chemical inputs in all processing stages 2.3.1. Prohibited and restricted inputs The following table lists chemical inputs that may (potentially) be used in conventional textile processing but that are explicitly banned or restricted for environmental and/or toxicological reasons in all processing stages of IVN BEST Goods. Substance group - Criteria Substances and preparations that are prohibited for application in textiles with a recognised internationally or a nationally valid legal character Prohibited 2.4.15. Limit values for residues in BEST Goods Even if produced in compliance with this standard textiles may carry traces of residues (e.g. due to unavoidable contamination). The following table lists the corresponding limit values for BEST Goods: Parameter Threshold Testing method Glyoxal and other short-chain aldehydes (mono- and dialdehydes up to C6) < 20 mg/kg Extraction according to DIN EN ISO 14184-1, derivatisation and assignment: DIN EN ISO 17226-1 (HPLC)

Referenzdokumente:

page 8, 18/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.3. General requirements for chemical inputs in all processing stages 2.3.1. Prohibited and restricted inputs The following table lists chemical inputs that may (potentially) be used in conventional textile processing but that are explicitly banned or restricted for environmental and/or toxicological reasons in all processing stages of IVN BEST Goods. Substance group - Criteria Plasticizers Prohibited are: PHA, phthalates, Bisphenol A and all other plasticizers with endocrine disrupting potential Inputs with halogen containing compounds Prohibited are inputs that contain > 1% permanent AOX. Exceptions valid for pigments are set in chapter 2.4.7. 2.4.15. Limit values for residues in BEST Goods Even if produced in compliance with this standard textiles may carry traces of residues (e.g. due to unavoidable contamination). The following table lists the corresponding limit values for BEST Goods: Parameter Threshold Testing method Chlorophenols (PCP, TeCP) < 0,01 mg/kg PCP< 0,01 mg/kg TeCP< 0,01 mg/kg TrCP< 0,2 mg/kg DCP< 0,5 mg/kg MCP< 0,5 mg/kg TCP Unwanted, under observation LFGB 82-02-08 (GC/MS) o-Phenylphenol (OPP) < 1,0 mg/kg Extraction in solvent GC/MS

Referenzdokumente:

page 8, 18/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.3. General requirements for chemical inputs in all processing stages 2.3.1. Prohibited and restricted inputs The following table lists chemical inputs that may (potentially) be used in conventional textile processing but that are explicitly banned or restricted for environmental and/or toxicological reasons in all processing stages of IVN BEST Goods. Substance group - Criteria Inputs (e.g. azo dyes and pigments) releasing carcinogenic arylamine compounds (MAK III, category 1,2,3,4) - Prohibited 2.4.15. Limit values for residues in BEST Goods Even if produced in compliance with this standard textiles may carry traces of residues (e.g. due to unavoidable contamination). The following table lists the corresponding limit values for BEST Goods: Parameter Threshold Testing method Disperse dyes (classified as allergenic or carcinogenic) < 30 mg/kg DIN 54231 (LC/MS) according to § 64 LFGB 82.02-10

Referenzdokumente:

page 8, 18/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.4.5. Pre-treatment and other wet processing stages Treatment / process - Criteria Bleaches - Only on basis of oxygen (peroxides, ozone, etc.).

Referenzdokumente:

page 12/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.3. General requirements for chemical inputs in all processing stages 2.3.1. Prohibited and restricted inputs The following table lists chemical inputs that may (potentially) be used in conventional textile processing but that are explicitly banned or restricted for environmental and/or toxicological reasons in all processing stages of IVN BEST Goods. Substance group - Criteria Heavy metals - Additives must be free of heavy metals (see definition in appendix). Impu-rities occuring in production phases and deployed substances may not exceed the limits listed in appendix B. 2.4.15. Limit values for residues in BEST Goods Even if produced in compliance with this standard textiles may carry traces of residues (e.g. due to unavoidable contamination). The following table lists the corresponding limit values for BEST Goods: Parameter Threshold Testing method Heavy metals (eluate) mg/kg refer to the textile Antimone (Sb) < 0,2 mg/kg Arsenic (As) < 0,2 mg/kg Lead (Pb) < 0,2 mg/kg Cadmium (Cd) < 0,1 mg/kg Chromium (Cr) < 1,0 mg/kg Cobalt (Co) < 1,0 mg/kg Copper (Cu) < 25 mg/kg Nickel (Ni) < 1,0 mg/kg Mercury (Hg) < 0,02 mg/kg Selenium (Se) < 0,2 mg/kg Tin (Sn) < 2,0 mg/kg Elution corresponds to DIN EN ISO 105-E04, DIN EN ISO 17294-2 ( ICP-MS) Chromium VI (Cr-VI) < 0,5 mg/kg Elution, DIN EN ISO 105-E04, ISO 11083 page 31 Term Determined definition for IVN BEST Heavy metal free An input is considered as 'heavy metal free' if it does not contain heavy metals as a functional constituent and any impurities contained do not exceed the following limit values as set by ETAD: Antimony: 50ppm, Arsenic: 50ppm, Barium: 100ppm, Cadmium: 20ppm, Cobalt: 500ppm, Copper: 250ppm, Chromium: 100ppm, Iron: 2500ppm, Lead: 100 ppm, Manganese: 1000ppm, Nickel: 200ppm, Mercury: 4ppm, Selenium: 20ppm, Silver: 100ppm, Zinc: 1500ppm, Tin: 250ppm.

Referenzdokumente:

page 8, 19 31/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.3.3. Assessment basis for chemical inputs All chemical inputs intended to be used to process BEST Goods are subject to approval by a BEST Approved Certi-fier prior to their usage. Preparations must have been evaluated and their trade names have to be registered on approved lists prior to their usage by a BEST Approved Certifier who is authorised by the IVN for the specific accreditation scope (ap-proval of textile auxiliary agents (chemical inputs) on positive lists). Approval must be applied by the applicable chemical producer or supplier of the preparations who receive con-formity documents (letters of approval) issued by the authorised certifiers and containing the trade names of applied preparations that have been found to be compliant with the criteria of this standard. For all chemical inputs (substances and preparations) a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), prepared according to an applicable recognised norm or directive must be available. The Approved Certifiers are requested, where appropriate and felt necessary, to include further sources of infor-mation (such as additional toxicological and environmental data on specific components of the auxiliary agents, test reports, independent lab analysis and traceability checks of ingredients) in the assessment with the following exception for IVN BEST. It is the intent to develop of separate conformity documents (positive lists) for IVN BEST. Certified Entities must have copies of valid Letters of Approval on hand listing all preparations used in processing and manufacturing BEST Goods as verification proof that all colourants and textile auxiliaries used for BEST Goods are actually approved. 2.4.10. Environmental management All companies must assure compliance with the applicable national and local legal environmental requirements applicable to their processing/manufacturing stages performed (including those referring to emissions to air, wastewater discharge as well as disposal of waste and sludge). They must have a written environmental policy and procedures in place to allow monitoring and improving rele-vant environmental performances in their facilities. Depending on the processing/manufacturing stages per-formed, the available data and procedures need to include: - documentation of staff training in the conservation of water and energy, the proper and minimal use of chemicals and their correct disposal - programme for improvement Wet processing units must keep full records of the use of chemicals, energy, water consumption and waste water treatment, including the disposal of sludge. In particular they must continuously measure and monitor waste water temperature, waste water pH and sediment quantities.

Referenzdokumente:

page 11, 15/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.3. General requirements for chemical inputs in all processing stages 2.3.1. Prohibited and restricted inputs The following table lists chemical inputs that may (potentially) be used in conventional textile processing but that are explicitly banned or restricted for environmental and/or toxicological reasons in all processing stages of IVN BEST Goods. It is not to be seen as a comprehensive and inclusive list of all chemical inputs that are prohibited or restricted under IVN BEST. Prohibition or restriction of substance groups or individual substances that are not explicitly listed in this chapter may further result from chapter 2.3.2 ‘Requirements related to hazards and toxic-ity’ or from other criteria of this standard. Substances and preparations that are prohibited for application in textiles with a recognised internationally or a nationally valid legal character Prohibited Substances and preparations having restrictions in usage for application in textiles with a recognised internationally or nationally legal character The same restrictions apply, provide the substances and preparations are not already prohibited or have stricter restrictions criteria according to this standard. Substances listed in regulation EC 552/2009 (amending regulation EC 1907/2006 (REACH), annex XVII), and the ‘candidate list of substances of very high concern for authorisation’ of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) are prohibited. 2.3.3. Assessment basis for chemical inputs All chemical inputs intended to be used to process BEST Goods are subject to approval by a BEST Approved Certi-fier prior to their usage. Preparations must have been evaluated and their trade names have to be registered on approved lists prior to their usage by a BEST Approved Certifier who is authorised by the IVN for the specific accreditation scope (ap-proval of textile auxiliary agents (chemical inputs) on positive lists). Approval must be applied by the applicable chemical producer or supplier of the preparations who receive con-formity documents (letters of approval) issued by the authorised certifiers and containing the trade names of applied preparations that have been found to be compliant with the criteria of this standard. For all chemical inputs (substances and preparations) a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), prepared according to an applicable recognised norm or directive must be available. The Approved Certifiers are requested, where appropriate and felt necessary, to include further sources of infor-mation (such as additional toxicological and environmental data on specific components of the auxiliary agents, test reports, independent lab analysis and traceability checks of ingredients) in the assessment with the following exception for IVN BEST. It is the intent to develop of separate conformity documents (positive lists) for IVN BEST. Certified Entities must have copies of valid Letters of Approval on hand listing all preparations used in processing and manufacturing BEST Goods as verification proof that all colourants and textile auxiliaries used for BEST Goods are actually approved.

Referenzdokumente:

page 7/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.4.10. Environmental management All companies must assure compliance with the applicable national and local legal environmental requirements applicable to their processing/manufacturing stages performed (including those referring to emissions to air, wastewater discharge as well as disposal of waste and sludge). They must have a written environmental policy and procedures in place to allow monitoring and improving rele-vant environmental performances in their facilities. Depending on the processing/manufacturing stages per-formed, the available data and procedures need to include: (...) - documentation of staff training in the conservation of water and energy, the proper and minimal use of chemicals and their correct disposal - programme for improvement

Referenzdokumente:

page 15/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.4.10. Environmental management All companies must (…) have a written environmental policy and procedures in place to allow monitoring and improving relevant environmental performances in their facilities. Depending on the processing/manufacturing stages per-formed, the available data and procedures need to include: (…) - procedures to follow in case of waste and pollution incidents

Referenzdokumente:

page 15/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.4.10. Environmental management All companies must (…) have a written environmental policy and procedures in place to allow monitoring and improving relevant environmental performances in their facilities. Depending on the processing/manufacturing stages per-formed, the available data and procedures need to include: (...) - data on energy and water resources and their consumption per kg of textile output - target goals and procedures to reduce energy and water consumption per kg of textile output (...) Wet processing units must keep full records of the use of chemicals, energy, water consumption and waste water treatment, including the disposal of sludge. In particular they must continuously measure and monitor waste water temperature, waste water pH and sediment quantities.

Referenzdokumente:

page 15/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.4.11. Wastewater treatment Wastewater from all wet processing units must be treated in an internal or external functional wastewater treat-ment plant before discharged to environment. The applicable national and local legal requirements for waste water treatment - including limit values with regard to pH, temperature, TOC, BOD, COD, colour removal, resi-dues of (chemical) pollutants and discharge routes - must be fulfilled. Wastewater discharges to the environment must not exceed 20 g COD/kg of processed textile (output). For scouring greasy wool an exceptional limit of 45 g COD/kg applies. Treatment of wastewater from water retting of bast fibres must achieve a reduction of COD (or TOC) of at least 95% for hemp fibres and 75% for all other bast fibres. Wastewater discharges to surface waters further must have a pH between 6 and 9 (unless the pH of the receiving water is outside this range) and a temperature of less than 35C° (unless the temperature of the receiving water is above this value). Wastewater analyses must be performed and documented periodically at normal operating capacity.

Referenzdokumente:

page 15/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.4.10. Environmental management All companies must (…) have a written environmental policy and procedures in place to allow monitoring and improving relevant environmental performances in their facilities. Depending on the processing/manufacturing stages per-formed, the available data and procedures need to include: (…) - data on energy and water resources and their consumption per kg of textile output - target goals and procedures to reduce energy and water consumption per kg of textile output

Referenzdokumente:

page 15/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.4.11. Wastewater treatment Wastewater from all wet processing units must be treated in an internal or external functional wastewater treat-ment plant before discharged to environment. The applicable national and local legal requirements for waste water treatment - including limit values with regard to pH, temperature, TOC, BOD, COD, colour removal, resi-dues of (chemical) pollutants and discharge routes - must be fulfilled. Wastewater discharges to the environment must not exceed 20 g COD/kg of processed textile (output). For scouring greasy wool an exceptional limit of 45 g COD/kg applies. Treatment of wastewater from water retting of bast fibres must achieve a reduction of COD (or TOC) of at least 95% for hemp fibres and 75% for all other bast fibres. Wastewater discharges to surface waters further must have a pH between 6 and 9 (unless the pH of the receiving water is outside this range) and a temperature of less than 35C° (unless the temperature of the receiving water is above this value). Wastewater analyses must be performed and documented periodically at normal operating capacity.

Referenzdokumente:

page 15

Referenzdokumente:

page 15 (note: advanced parameters are covered in version 6.0, not longer in version 6.1)

Excerpt from standard:

2.1. Requirements for organic fibre production Allowed are certified organic natural fibres (kbA/kbT) produced im compliance with EC Organic Regulation EC 834/2007, the USDA National Organic Program (NOP), or another (different) Standard of the 'IFOAM Family of Standards' certified for the relevant scope of production (crop production or animal husbandry). The certification body must have a valid and recognised accreditation for the standard it certifies. Recognised accreditations are ISO 17065 accreditation, NOP accreditation, IFOAM accreditation and IFOAM Global Organic System accreditation. 2.2. Requirements for material composition 2.2.1. Products sold, labelled or represented as “NATURTEXTIL IVN certified BEST” 100 % of the fibre content of the products - excluding accessories (definition see annex) - must be of certified organic origin. (...)

Referenzdokumente:

page 7/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.1. Requirements for organic fibre production Allowed are certified organic natural fibres (kbA/kbT) produced im compliance with EC Organic Regulation EC 834/2007, the USDA National Organic Program (NOP), or another (different) Standard of the 'IFOAM Family of Standards' certified for the relevant scope of production (crop production or animal husbandry). The certification body must have a valid and recognised accreditation for the standard it certifies. Recognised accreditations are ISO 17065 accreditation, NOP accreditation, IFOAM accreditation and IFOAM Global Organic System accreditation. 2.2. Requirements for material composition 2.2.1. Products sold, labelled or represented as “NATURTEXTIL IVN certified BEST” 100 % of the fibre content of the products - excluding accessories (definition see annex) - must be of certified organic origin. C) List of additional fibres The following regenerated and synthetic fibre materials may be included in the remaining balance as detailed in chapter 2.2.1 resp. 2.2.2. They may be mixed with the organic fibres or used in certain details: a) Regenerated cellulose fibres - viscose, acetate, tencell and lyocell; b) Polyester; c) Polyurethane (Elasthan); d) Polyamide

Referenzdokumente:

page 7, 32 /40

Excerpt from standard:

2.4.12. Storage, packaging and transport Packaging material must not contain chlorinated plastics (e.g. PVC). Any paper or cardboard used in packaging material for the retail sale of BEST goods (including labelling items such as hang tags or swing tags) must be recy-cled from pre- or post-consumer waste or certified according to a program that verifies compliance with sustain-able forestry management principles.

Referenzdokumente:

page 15/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.3. General requirements for chemical inputs in all processing stages 2.3.1. Prohibited and restricted inputs The following table lists chemical inputs that may (potentially) be used in conventional textile processing but that are explicitly banned or restricted for environmental and/or toxicological reasons in all processing stages of IVN BEST Goods. Substance group - Criteria Genetically modified organisms (GMO) Prohibited are all inputs that: - contain GMO - contain enzymes derived from GMO - are made from GMO raw materials (e.g. starch, surfactants or oils from GM plants)

Referenzdokumente:

page 8/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.4.14. Technical quality parameters Any final product labeled according to this standard should comply with the following technical quality parameters. Information about any (potential) non-compliance(s) must be indicated by the licensee of the final product in the product declaration. Parameter Critera Test method Rubbing fastness, dry 3-4 ISO 105x12; DIN 54021 for fibre blends 3 ISO 105x12; DIN 54021 Rubbing fastness, wet 2 ISO 105x12; DIN 54021 Perspiration fastness, alkaline and acid 3-4 ISO 105 E04; DIN 54020 Foe fibre blends 3 ISO 105 E04; DIN 54020 Light fastness 3-4 ISO 105 B02; DIN 54004 Dimensional changes after washing at 40°C resp. at 30°C for animal fibre material and blends thereof. This criterion is only valid for the garment sector: knitted/hosiery max. 8%. DIN EN ISO 6330 woven max. 3%. DIN EN ISO 6330 Saliva fastness 5 LFGB B 82. 10-1; DIN 53160-1 Washing fastness when washed at 60°C 3-4 ISO 105 C06 C1M, DIN 54010 Washing fastness of animal fibre material and blends thereof when washed at 30° 3-4 ISO 105 C06 A1S without use of steel balls

Referenzdokumente:

page 16/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.4.10. Environmental management All companies must (…) have a written environmental policy and procedures in place to allow monitoring and improving relevant environmental performances in their facilities. Depending on the processing/manufacturing stages per-formed, the available data and procedures need to include: (…) - data on energy and water resources and their consumption per kg of textile output - target goals and procedures to reduce energy and water consumption per kg of textile output - documentation of staff training in the conservation of water and energy, the proper and minimal use of chemicals and their correct disposal - programme for improvement Wet processing units must keep full records of the use of chemicals, energy, water consumption and waste water treatment, including the disposal of sludge. In particular they must continuously measure and monitor waste water temperature, waste water pH and sediment quantities.

Referenzdokumente:

page 14

Excerpt from standard:

2.4.10. Environmental management All companies must (…) have a written environmental policy and procedures in place to allow monitoring and improving relevant environmental performances in their facilities. Depending on the processing/manufacturing stages per-formed, the available data and procedures need to include: (…) - monitoring of waste and discharges - procedures to minimise waste and discharges - procedures to follow in case of waste and pollution incidents

Referenzdokumente:

page 15

Excerpt from standard:

2.4.10. Environmental management All companies must (…) have a written environmental policy and procedures in place to allow monitoring and improving relevant environmental performances in their facilities. Depending on the processing/manufacturing stages per-formed, the available data and procedures need to include: 2.4.11. Wastewater treatment Wastewater from all wet processing units must be treated in an internal or external functional wastewater treat-ment plant before discharged to environment. The applicable national and local legal requirements for waste water treatment - including limit values with regard to pH, temperature, TOC, BOD, COD, colour removal, resi-dues of (chemical) pollutants and discharge routes - must be fulfilled. Wastewater discharges to the environment must not exceed 20 g COD/kg of processed textile (output). For scouring greasy wool an exceptional limit of 45 g COD/kg applies. Treatment of wastewater from water retting of bast fibres must achieve a reduction of COD (or TOC) of at least 95% for hemp fibres and 75% for all other bast fibres. Wastewater discharges to surface waters further must have a pH between 6 and 9 (unless the pH of the receiving water is outside this range) and a temperature of less than 35C° (unless the temperature of the receiving water is above this value). Wastewater analyses must be performed and documented periodically at normal operating capacity. (…) - procedures to follow in case of waste and pollution incidents - documentation of staff training in the conservation of water and energy, the proper and minimal use of chemicals and their correct disposal - programme for improvement Wet processing units must keep full records of the use of chemicals, energy, water consumption and waste water treatment, including the disposal of sludge. In particular they must continuously measure and monitor waste water temperature, waste water pH and sediment quantities.

Referenzdokumente:

page 15/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.4.10. Environmental management All companies must assure compliance with the applicable national and local legal environmental requirements applicable to their processing/manufacturing stages performed (including those referring to emissions to air, wastewater discharge as well as disposal of waste and sludge). They must have a written environmental policy and procedures in place to allow monitoring and improving rele-vant environmental performances in their facilities. Depending on the processing/manufacturing stages per-formed, the available data and procedures need to include: (...) - monitoring of waste and discharges - procedures to minimise waste and discharges - procedures to follow in case of waste and pollution incidents - documentation of staff training in the conservation of water and energy, the proper and minimal use of chemicals and their correct disposal - programme for improvement Wet processing units must keep full records of the use of chemicals, energy, water consumption and waste water treatment, including the disposal of sludge. In particular they must continuously measure and monitor waste water temperature, waste water pH and sediment quantities. On-site burning of waste or uncontrolled waste land-fill is prohibited.

Referenzdokumente:

page 14, 15/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.4.10. Environmental management All companies must (…) have a written environmental policy and procedures in place to allow monitoring and improving relevant environmental performances in their facilities. Depending on the processing/manufacturing stages per-formed, the available data and procedures need to include: (…) - monitoring of waste and discharges - procedures to minimise waste and discharges - procedures to follow in case of waste and pollution incidents - documentation of staff training in the conservation of water and energy, the proper and minimal use of chemicals and their correct disposal - programme for improvement Wet processing units must keep full records of the use of chemicals, energy, water consumption and waste water treatment, including the disposal of sludge. In particular they must continuously measure and monitor waste water temperature, waste water pH and sediment quantities. 2.4.11. Wastewater treatment Wastewater from all wet processing units must be treated in an internal or external functional wastewater treat-ment plant before discharged to environment. The applicable national and local legal requirements for waste water treatment - including limit values with regard to pH, temperature, TOC, BOD, COD, colour removal, resi-dues of (chemical) pollutants and discharge routes - must be fulfilled. Wastewater discharges to the environment must not exceed 20 g COD/kg of processed textile (output). For scouring greasy wool an exceptional limit of 45 g COD/kg applies. Treatment of wastewater from water retting of bast fibres must achieve a reduction of COD (or TOC) of at least 95% for hemp fibres and 75% for all other bast fibres. Wastewater discharges to surface waters further must have a pH between 6 and 9 (unless the pH of the receiving water is outside this range) and a temperature of less than 35C° (unless the temperature of the receiving water is above this value). Wastewater analyses must be performed and documented periodically at normal operating capacity.

Referenzdokumente:

page 14/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.4.10. Environmental management (...) On-site burning of waste or uncontrolled waste land-fill is prohibited.

Referenzdokumente:

page 15

Excerpt from standard:

2.4.10. Environmental management On-site burning of waste or uncontrolled waste land-fill is prohibited.

Referenzdokumente:

page 15

Excerpt from standard:

Anmerkung: Zentraleuropäischer Standard; Aspekt wird über nationale Gesetzgebung abgedeckt

Excerpt from standard:

2.4.10. Environmental management All companies must assure compliance with the applicable national and local legal environmental requirements applicable to their processing/manufacturing stages performed (including those referring to emissions to air, wastewater discharge as well as disposal of waste and sludge). They must have a written environmental policy and procedures in place to allow monitoring and improving rele-vant environmental performances in their facilities. Depending on the processing/manufacturing stages per-formed, the available data and procedures need to include: (...) - procedures to follow in case of waste and pollution incidents - documentation of staff training in the conservation of water and energy, the proper and minimal use of chemicals and their correct disposal - programme for improvement Wet processing units must keep full records of the use of chemicals, energy, water consumption and waste water treatment, including the disposal of sludge. In particular they must continuously measure and monitor waste water temperature, waste water pH and sediment quantities. On-site burning of waste or uncontrolled waste land-fill is prohibited.

Referenzdokumente:

page 14/40

Excerpt from standard:

1.1. Aim of the standard The aim of this standard is to define requirements to ensure the sustainable status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing up to labelling in order to pro-vide a credible assurance to the final consumer. 2.4.10. Environmental management All companies must assure compliance with the applicable national and local legal environmental requirements applicable to their processing/manufacturing stages performed (including those referring to emissions to air, wastewater discharge as well as disposal of waste and sludge). They must have a written environmental policy and procedures in place to allow monitoring and improving rele-vant environmental performances in their facilities. Depending on the processing/manufacturing stages per-formed, the available data and procedures need to include: - person responsible - data on energy and water resources and their consumption per kg of textile output - target goals and procedures to reduce energy and water consumption per kg of textile output - monitoring of waste and discharges - procedures to minimise waste and discharges - procedures to follow in case of waste and pollution incidents - documentation of staff training in the conservation of water and energy, the proper and minimal use of chemicals and their correct disposal - programme for improvement

Referenzdokumente:

page 5, 15/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.4.10. Environmental management All companies must assure compliance with the applicable national and local legal environmental requirements applicable to their processing/manufacturing stages performed (including those referring to emissions to air, wastewater discharge as well as disposal of waste and sludge).

Referenzdokumente:

page 14/40

Excerpt from standard:

2.4.10. Environmental management All companies must assure compliance with the applicable national and local legal environmental requirements applicable to their processing/manufacturing stages performed (including those referring to emissions to air, wastewater discharge as well as disposal of waste and sludge).

Referenzdokumente:

page 14/40

Excerpt from standard:

3.3. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected Workers, without distinction, have the right to join or form trade unions of their own choosing and to bargain collectively. The employer adopts an open attitude towards the activities of trade unions and their organisational activities. Workers representatives are not discriminated against and have access to carry out their representative functions in the workplace. Where the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining is restricted under law, the employer facili-tates, and does not hinder, the development of parallel means for independent and free association and bargain-ing. The employer allows workers to freely elect their own representatives with whom the company can enter into dialogue about related issues.

Referenzdokumente:

page 24/40

Excerpt from standard:

3.3. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected Workers, without distinction, have the right to join or form trade unions of their own choosing and to bargain collectively. The employer adopts an open attitude towards the activities of trade unions and their organisational activities. Workers representatives are not discriminated against and have access to carry out their representative functions in the workplace. Where the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining is restricted under law, the employer facili-tates, and does not hinder, the development of parallel means for independent and free association and bargain-ing. The employer allows workers to freely elect their own representatives with whom the company can enter into dialogue about related issues.

Referenzdokumente:

page 24/40

Excerpt from standard:

3.2. Employment is freely chosen There is no servitude, forced, bonded or indentured labour.

Referenzdokumente:

page 24

Excerpt from standard:

3. 4. Child labour is prohibited The employment of people under 16 is prohibited. If the employment serves training purposes, does not endan-ger the health and development of the person or is short-termed (maximum 50 working days per calendar year), exceptions can be made. (...) These policies and procedures including the interpretation of the terms "child" and "child labour" must conform to the provisions of the relevant ILO conventions C138 and C182.

Referenzdokumente:

Naturtextil BEST Version 6.0 - 3.5. Es wird keine Kinderarbeit verrichtet

Excerpt from standard:

3. 4. Child labour is prohibited The employment of people under 16 is prohibited. If the employment serves training purposes, does not endan-ger the health and development of the person or is short-termed (maximum 50 working days per calendar year), exceptions can be made. (...) These policies and procedures including the interpretation of the terms "child" and "child labour" must conform to the provisions of the relevant ILO conventions C138 and C182.

Referenzdokumente:

page 24/40

Excerpt from standard:

3.5. No discriminatory practices There is to be no form of discrimination e.g. in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, caste, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership, political affiliation, or social background.

Referenzdokumente:

page 25

Excerpt from standard:

3.5. No discriminatory practices There is to be no form of discrimination e.g. in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, caste, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership, political affiliation, or social background.

Referenzdokumente:

page 25/40

Excerpt from standard:

3.6. Working conditions are safe and hygienic A safe and hygienic working environment must be provided, bearing in mind the prevailing knowledge of the in-dustry and of any specific hazards. Especially vulnerable persons such as young workers, new and expecting mothers and persons with disabilities shall receive special protection. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be provided to the workers and it must be assured that these are being used whenever necessary. Ade-quate steps must be taken to prevent accidents and injury to health arising from, associated with, or occurring in the course of work, by minimizing, so far as is reasonably practicable, the causes of hazards inherent in the work-ing environment. Procedures must be in place to detect, assess, avoid and respond to potential threats to the health and safety of workers. Effective measures must be taken to prevent workers from having accidents, injuries or illnesses, arising from, associated with, or occurring during work. For each 10 employees in the company, one person is to be designated to provide first aid in case of accidents or emergencies. A facility for reclining in the case of medical emergencies must be available. Persons providing first aid must be trained and retrained every 2nd year. A documentation of vocational training is to be provided. Escape and rescue plans are to be visibly posted for all workers. Further, the installation of fire extinguishers and the identification of escape routes and emergency assembly places are mandatory. For all chemical substances and preparations used the corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must be maintained and it must be assured that the applicable health and safety measures for handling and storing these chemicals are implemented. Companies must take all appropriate measures within their sphere of influence, to ensure the stability and safety of the equipment and buildings they use, including worker accommodation where provided, as well as to protect against any foreseeable emergency. Workers must be able to exit the premises in case of imminent danger with-out seeking permission. Workers must receive regular and recorded health and safety training, incl. fire prevention training and evacua-tion drills. Such training must be repeated for new or reassigned workers. Rest rooms and rest areas must be made available separately from engine rooms/working area. Employees must be offered a facility to recline. Access to clean toilet facilities and to potable water, and, if appropriate, to rest areas, food consuming areas and sanitary facilities for food storage must be provided. Accommodation, where provided, must be clean, safe, and meet the basic needs of the workers. As part of code compliance, the company must designate a senior management representative responsible for health and safety.

Referenzdokumente:

page 25/40

Excerpt from standard:

3.12. Ethical Business Behaviour Companies may not be involved in any acts of corruption, extortion or embezzlement, nor in any form of bribery - including but not limited to - promising, offering, giving or accepting any improper monetary or other incentive.

Referenzdokumente:

page 27/40