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Recycling & Sustainable Materials
The Content Claim Standard (CCS) is Textile Exchange's chain of custody standard. This article explains who needs CCS certification, the key CCS 3.1 requirements, scope and transaction certificates, and how textile suppliers move from GRS to CCS under Materials Matter.
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Supply Chain Security
ESD (electrostatic discharge) can destroy electronic components or leave hidden damage. This article explains how ESD happens, what ESD-sensitive (ESDS) items are and the basic principles of ESD control in a factory.
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BSCI
A comparison of Sedex SMETA and amfori BSCI: nature, scope, how results are recorded, follow-up, mutual acceptance and how to confirm which programme a buyer requires.
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SEDEX-SMETA
A step-by-step checklist for factories preparing for a SMETA audit: confirm scope, complete the Sedex SAQ, review management systems, records, site conditions and audit day.
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SEDEX-SMETA
A guide to reading a SMETA report: CAPR, NC categories, CAR, corrective action timescales, closure evidence, follow-up audits and publication on Sedex.
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News
SAI published SA8000:2026 on 1 January 2026. This article summarises the main changes from SA8000:2014, transition milestones to 2029 and what certified organisations must do by 31 December 2026.
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