India, Feb. 9 -- SGS is helping textile manufacturers reduce their reliance on hazardous chemicals through services like hazardous substances control workshops which empower companies with the right knowledge to achieve compliance with regulations, maintaining competitive advantage and better reputations. SGS also helps stakeholders gain technical expertise in production.
Textile production uses around 9.3 million metric tons of chemicals a year and the harmful effects of this are now being fully recognised. The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) has recently published "Footwear and textile clothing: consumers need better protection from the risks of skin allergies and irritation". It notes tha...