What is PD CEN/TS 16822 – Self-declared environmental claims about?
PD CEN/TS 16822 is a technical specification that focuses on self-declared environmental claims and the use of terms of textiles and textile products. PD CEN/TS 16822 establishes guidelines for the development and use of self-declared environmental claims for textiles (e.g., fibres, yarns, fabrics), textile products (e.g., clothing) and textile components of products (e.g., upholstery fabric in furniture), which includes principles, methodology and rules for some terms commonly used in environmental claims.
Note: PD CEN/TS 16822 does not provide any substitute for any legal requirements applicable to textile products, related to environmental information, environmental claims or labelling, or any other legal requirement.
Who is PD CEN/TS 16822 - Self-declared environmental claims for?
PD CEN/TS 16822 on self-declared environmental claims and the use of terms of textiles and textile products is useful for:
- Textile manufacturer
- Fabric industry
- Advisory board members of the textile industry
- Fashion and clothing industry
- Garments manufacturers
Why should you use PD CEN/TS 16822 - Self-declared environmental claims?
In many sectors, including the textile sector, the offers of "ecological" products are numerous, and their number is increasing. The environment is now the spotlight on which many companies focus their strategy.
PD CEN/TS 16822 has been written to help companies within the textile supply chain to define self-declared environmental claims for textile products based on accurate and verifiable information and to harmonize the use of self-declared environmental claims and, therefore, to promote to the final consumer the purchase of textile products with less negative environmental impact and to increase environmental consciousness.
PD CEN/TS 16822 is essential that the self-declared environmental claims for textile products are reliable, based on a clear, transparent, accurate and documented methodology.
The purpose of PD CEN/TS 16822 is to answer the following questions: What is the meaning of these terms and what can they guarantee? How can we know exactly the environmental characteristics of the textile products concerned? What are the practical conditions for using these terms?
By using PD CEN/TS 16822, you will be able to promote more environmentally conscious textiles to your clients.
