Textile Exchange announced the release of the first draft of the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) for Public Stakeholder Review by interested parties. This is an opportunity for the public to give input into the standard, and ensure that it meets its goals and delivers value to the wool industry. The RWS (http://responsiblewool.org/) is intended to be a global benchmark for animal welfare and land management practices in sheep farming. The goals of the standard are to provide the industry with the best possible tool to:
- Recognize the best practices of farmers around the globe
- Ensure wool comes from responsibly treated sheep, and from farms with a progressive approach to managing their land
- Drive understanding and adoption of best land management principles and practices
- Provide a robust chain of custody system from farm to final product to ensure consumer confidence in RWS products
The Stakeholder Review will remain open for 60 days, in accordance to the ISEAL Code of Good Practice for standard setting. Following the Review, the RWS Technical Group will review the input, make revisions, and put the standard out for another 30 day Open Stakeholder Review, after which final revisions will be made.
To participate in the Stakeholder Review process, please visit responsiblewool.org or contact integrity@textileexchange.org
