Standards
Organic Exchange Blended Standard
Governing Organization
Assessment Type
Third party assessed by non-verified bodies
Sectors Covered
Apparel and Carpets
Issues Covered
CSR, Environmental Management, Organic, Waste and Chemicals Management
Description
The OE standards are chain-of-custody standards that give third party verification to a final product containing a given amount of organically grown cotton. The OE 100 and OE Blended are voluntary standards and do not address the use of chemicals or any other aspects of production beyond the integrity of the organic fiber.The OE Blended Standard is for tracking and documenting the purchase, handling and use of certified organically farmed cotton fiber in blended yarns, fabrics and finished goods. The standard applies to all goods that contain a minimum of 5% organic cotton.
