EU backs ‘traceability tool’ for apparel brands

BRUSSELS – Bold new EU-backed plans have been announced to develop a stringent traceability tool for fashion brands and retailers. The tool aims to help the fashion sector make risk-informed decisions and operate according to a set of internationally agreed practices. Apparel Insider understands the tool will feature a technical global standard for the traceability of sustainable value chains in the sector that will address the entire life-cycle of apparel products.