What Standards Need to be Met to Produce Bags?

In modern society, with the continuous improvement of environmental awareness, consumers are paying more and more attention to the quality of products, environmental protection, and social responsibility in the manufacturing process. As one of the indispensable accessories in people’s daily lives, the bags’ production process needs to comply with a series of international environmental standards and certifications to ensure the sustainability, environmental protection, and social responsibility of the product. In this article, we will delve into the core standards that manufacturers need to meet when producing bags to meet consumer demand for high quality and environmental protection.

NEWEST REACH (SVHC) and PRO65 TEST: double guarantee of environmental protection and user safety

NEWEST REACH (SVHC) standard:
The NEWEST REACH (SVHC) standard is part of the European chemicals regulation REACH, which focuses on the potential harm of chemicals to the human body and the environment. It is crucial for bag manufacturers to ensure that their products do not contain restricted substances under REACH. Adherence to this standard ensures that the materials used in bags are safe for users and the environment.

PRO65 TEST standard:
PRO65 TEST is a testing requirement for California Proposition 65, which sets maximum allowable amounts of specific chemicals and is designed to limit potential exposure to California residents. Bag manufacturers conduct PRO65 testing to ensure that their products comply with strict regulatory standards in terms of chemical content, improving product safety and user experience.

Social responsibility standards: BSCI and SEDEX

BSCI (Business Social Responsibility Initiative):
BSCI is a factory inspection standard that focuses on social responsibility, requiring companies to pay attention to employee rights, working conditions, environmental protection, etc. For bag manufacturers, by following BSCI standards, they can establish a transparent, fair, and responsible supply chain, ensuring that every link of the supply chain meets ethical and social responsibility standards.

SEDEX (Supply Chain Ethical Transaction Audit):
SEDEX is a global supply chain ethics audit platform focused on promoting business ethics and sustainability. By joining SEDEX, bag manufacturers can undergo regular audits to ensure that labor rights, environmental protection, and business ethics in their supply chain are fully respected and fulfilled.

Quality management standard: ISO9001
ISO9001 is a quality management system standard widely recognized worldwide. By obtaining ISO9001 certification, bag manufacturers can establish and implement a complete quality management system to ensure that the product design, production, delivery, and other aspects of the process are effectively controlled, improving product quality and reliability.

Environmentally friendly textile standards: GOTS and GRS

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard):
GOTS is the certification standard for organic textiles, focusing on organic agriculture and environmental protection standards. By complying with GOTS, bag manufacturers ensure that the fibers used are certified organic fibers, thereby promoting organic farming and reducing negative impacts on the environment.

GRS (Global Recycling Standard):
GRS is the global certification standard for recycled fibers and recycled materials. By complying with GRS, bag manufacturers can prove that the fibers they use come from recycled materials, helping to promote sustainable development and a circular economy.

Today, with the rising trend of environmental protection, the responsibility of bag manufacturers is not only to provide fashionable and practical products but also to consider the impact on the environment and society. Complying with these international environmental protection standards and factory inspection standards not only helps companies avoid legal liability but also helps establish a good image of the company and attract consumers who are increasingly paying attention to environmental protection. Therefore, bag manufacturers should regard compliance with these standards as the only way to sustainable operations and corporate development, and provide safer, environmentally friendly, and high-quality bag products to global consumers.

As a responsible company, we have all the above environmental certificates or standards. We are committed to contributing to global green development and producing more environmentally friendly products for consumers.