ICA Bremen to launch new traceability system

摘要

ICA Bremen, the international centre for cotton testing, research and quality training, has revealed that a full traceability system designed to prove the authenticity of organic and other niche cottons could be in place by the end of the year. "More and more consumers want to be sure that the cotton product they have bought complies with their environmental and social expectations," said Kai Hughes, the ICA Bremen managing director. "Several 'cotton identity programmes', such as organic and niche cottons, try to assure the public of this via labelling, but the textile value added chain is very complex so this previously could not be accurately done."