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PRODUCT STANDARDS
NABL
National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) is a Constituent Board of Quality Council of India. NABL has been established with the objective to provide Government, Industry Associations and Industry in general with a scheme for third-party assessment of the quality and technical competence of testing and calibration laboratories. In order to achieve this objective, NABL provides laboratory accreditation services to laboratories that are performing tests / calibrations in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2012 and ISO 15189:2012 for medical laboratories.
BCI
The Better Cotton Standard System (BCSS) is a holistic approach to more sustainable cotton production that covers all three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social and economic. These pillars are represented by six key points, which are essential to sustain the credibility of Better Cotton and the BCI.
The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is a mainstream initiative that works with many farmers using genetically modified (GM) cotton varieties, unlike the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), which can only be used for textiles made with at least 70% certified organic natural fibers. BCI’s adopted position of being “technology neutral” means they’re unlikely to take a stance against GMO cotton anytime soon, which is a major divergent point between BCI and GOTS cotton.
IATF 16949:2016
IATF 16949:2016 is the International Standard for Automotive Quality Management Systems. IATF 16949 was jointly developed by The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) members and submitted to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for approval and publication. The document is a common automotive quality system requirement based on ISO 9001, and customer specific requirements from the automotive sector. The standard is applicable to any organization that manufactures components, assemblies and parts for supply to the automotive industry.
Oeko-Tex
Oeko-Tex is a registered trade mark, representing the product labels and company certifications issued and other services provided by the International Association for Research and Testing in the Field of Textile and Leather Ecology (which also calls itself Oeko-Tex for short). Oeko-Tex labels and certificates confirm the human-ecological safety of textile products and leather articles from all stages of production (raw materials and fibres, yarns, fabrics, ready-to-use end products) along the textile value chain. Some also attest to socially and environmentally sound conditions in production facilities.
Lean Managemenet (5S, Kaizen & TMA)
5S - 5S is a system for organizing spaces so work can be performed efficiently, effectively, and safely. This system focuses on putting everything where it belongs and keeping the workplace clean, which makes it easier for people to do their jobs without wasting time or risking injury. It includes Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain. Each S represents one part of a five-step process that can improve the overall function of a business.
Kaizen - Kaizen is a concept referring to business activities that continuously improve all functions and involve all employees from the CEO to the assembly line workers. Kaizen is the Sino-Japanese word for "improvement".
TMA - Time and Motion Analysis, is a basic set of tools used by industrial engineers to increase operational efficiency through work simplification and the setting of standards, usually in combination with a wage-incentive system designed to increase worker motivation.
ISO 13485:2016
ISO 13485:2016 specifies requirements for a quality management system where an organization needs to demonstrate its ability to provide medical devices and related services that consistently meet customer and applicable regulatory requirements. Such organizations can be involved in one or more stages of the life-cycle, including design and development, production, storage and distribution, installation, or servicing of a medical device and design and development or provision of associated activities. ISO 13485:2016 can also be used by suppliers or external parties that provide product, including quality management system-related services to such organizations.
GOTS / GRS
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and Global Recycling Standard (GRS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fabric, including ecological and social criteria, backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain. Meanwhile, GRS is applicable to any item that are recycled.
It is a comprehensive risk management instrument for your supply chain. It sets strict and extensive environmental and social criteria for the entire supply chain. Certification provides the credibility and verification of claims that investors, and the public, expect. It wastewater management and other requirements result in improved eco-efficiency. It social compliance management requirements results in improved socio-efficiency. It facilitates sustainable supply chain management, cutting companies’ costs as they do not need to trace the whole supply chain themselves. It is explicitly recognized by governments and leading textile, sport, environmental, and organic organizations worldwide and also leads to Sustainable Market Development.
C-TPAT
The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism is a voluntary supply-chain security program led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection focused on improving the security of private companies' supply chains with respect to terrorism.
When you participate in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) certification program, you are joining an alliance of more than 11,400 trade partners in the fight for safe product entry into the United States.
And with nearly 25 million product containers arriving in the U.S. every year by land, air, and sea, the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency could use the help.
By obtaining CTPAT certification, your company can:
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Help the CBP carry out cargo security measures more effectively,
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Improve your own supply chain's security standards, and
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Secure benefits for your business, such as a faster customs entry process.
