Bast fibres water retting restrictions
GECA·clause MS-3.14·p.42
The requirement
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What the product must meet
Limits held for this clause
| Parameter / context | Operator | Limit | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| to reduce the COD or TOC by at least 75% for hemp fibres, and by at least 95% fo | ≥ | 75 | % |
| 75% for hemp fibres, and by at least 95% for flax and other bast fibres. | ≥ | 95 | % |
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How it is proven
- Evidence required
- Conformance with this requirement shall be demonstrated by providing a written statement of compliance, signed by an Executive Officer or other representative of the relevant company. If water retting is used, the applicant shall provide a test report, using the following test method: ISO 6060 (COD).
- Who checks it
- Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake
How Klar Cite classifies it
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- What it asks
- Meet — a limit, condition or outcome the product must satisfy
- Standing
- Required — must be met for the credential
- Impact area
- Ecosystem Health — the CMF area the clause addresses
Cite this clause
GECA · Textiles and Leathers · version TL Gen 3.0 · clause MS-3.14 · page 42 · build 2026-10-05-0439 · https://klarcite.com/r/478c6febe7c25905
Record details
Page 42, MS-3.14 BAST FIBRES. Read in build 2026-10-05-0439, harvested 2026-10-05.
uid 478c6febe7c25905 · document f647b2d468ea469c · fidelity verbatim · published 2026-06