Comments on: The Ripple Effect of India’s Organic Cotton Scandal

By: サプライチェーンの開示がマーケティングになる3つの理由【ヨーロッパのエシカルファッション#03】 | EFJEthical Fashion Japan

サプライチェーンの開示がマーケティングになる3つの理由【ヨーロッパのエシカルファッション#03】 | EFJEthical Fashion Japan — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:51:12 +0000

[…] in particular comes as no surprise, specifically in view of a continued series of scandals, such as organic cotton mislabelling, toxic 'organic' cosmetics, and repeat labour malpractices to just name a […]

By: Green Links Whidbey Island « Whidbey Island Life

Green Links Whidbey Island « Whidbey Island Life — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:16:08 +0000

[…] Cotton fraud, genetically modified organic cotton? Sound interesting? Ecosalon has a post about the problems that are arising in India. […]

By: Harmony

Harmony — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:10:21 +0000

Please visit the official press release from the Organic Exchange for a balanced look at the “scandal”: http://www.organicexchange.org/contamination_news.php

By: Celeste Lilore

Celeste Lilore — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:58:52 +0000

Thanks for the great reporting Amy! Ultimately, good will come of this. The time has come to shift from supply chains to value chains. Systemic approaches are used in value chains. These are needed to close loops. Looking forward to greater transparency and an understanding of the true cost of things on a broad scale.

By: H&M fashions labeled organic cotton could be made of GM cotton | green LA girl

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:41:22 +0000

[…] That’s what the German edition of the Financial Times is reporting. For those who, like me, can’t read German, Ecotextile News has the lowdown in English. Apparently, an independent testing lab tried testing some of the fabrics labeled organic cotton from European brands H&M, C&A and Tchibo — to find that 30 percent of the samples contained genetically modified cotton! (via EcoSalon) […]

By: Luanne

Luanne — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:42:18 +0000

Misleading and mislabeling is bound to happen any time money is at stake, but Amy is right on: we must remain hyper vigilant, just as with fur labeling and the problem with real fur of tortured animals disguised as fake fur to sell to consumers. Hate to be cynical but if the government has approved anything, you should be suspicious and find out for yourself. The worst crooks out there are those hired to protect us.

By: Amy DuFault

Amy DuFault — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:18:24 +0000

Hi Jean-Luc, I agree and as the co-owner of an eco boutique am already making my calls.

By: Jean-Luc Marcoux

Jean-Luc Marcoux — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:47:02 +0000

Eco labeling gets another black eye and marketing green products becomes even more difficult. The Green Cynics will again gloat on this news as the industry cannot credibly and reliably support claims of sustainability. As a consumer awash in a world of greenwashing how can I believe H&M or any other world retailer about their green product claims? And why should I as a retailer with a reputation to uphold decide to market green product lines if eco labeling is unreliable? I wonder which retailer will pull their Eco Collections by fear of the next “Organic Cotton” scandal or simply cancel their orders for their Spring Green Product line. Our job as a green marketers should be to communicate effectively sustainability through eco products …with the help of trustworthy eco labels.