Traceability requirements applying to organic and IPM cotton
EU Ecolabel·clause 1(d)·p.8
The requirement
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How it is proven
- Evidence required
- the applicant shall demonstrate compliance with the minimum cotton content requirement either for the annual volume of cotton purchased or for the blend of cotton used to manu facture the final product(s) and according to each product line: (i) On an annualised basis: Transaction records and/or invoices shall be provided that document the quantity of cotton purchased on an annual basis from farmers or producer groups, and/or the total weight of certified bales, up until greige fabric production. (ii) On a final product basis: Documentation shall be provided from the spinning and/or fabric production stages. All documentation shall reference the Control Body or certifier of the different forms of cotton.
- Who checks it
- Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake
How Klar Cite classifies it
Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.
- What it asks
- Disclose — information the applicant must provide
- Standing
- Required — must be met for the credential
- Impact area
- Circular Economy — the CMF area the clause addresses
Cite this clause
EU Ecolabel · Textile products · version 32014D0350 · clause 1(d) · page 8 · build 2026-10-05-0439 · https://klarcite.com/r/a95a1866c66ccf1b
Record details
Page 8, Criterion 1. Cotton and other natural cellulosic seed fibres (including kapok). Read in build 2026-10-05-0439, harvested 2026-10-05.
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