BEIJING – Ten major Chinese viscose producers which together
make up an estimated 50 per cent of the world’s supply have released a
new joint 3-year road map for the sustainable development of the viscose
manufacturing industry in China.
In partnership with two Chinese textile trade associations,
the road map requires its members to adopt a new framework to help clean
up the sector through the adoption of industry best practise and
alignment with international manufacturing standards such as the ZDHC
wastewater discharge guidelines, or the completion of a Higg Index FEM
3.0 self-assessment. Other required standards include being certified to
the STeP by Oeko-Tex standard at level 1 or above.
The new roadmap stipulates that all viscose cellulosic raw
materials should be certified to either FSC or PEFC traceability
standards as well as the local environmental standard BG/T 14463 for
viscose staple fibre production.
Source: Ecns.cn, China Tuesday, 31 July 2018