{"id":17575,"date":"2022-11-08T16:18:21","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T15:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icea.bio\/?page_id=17575"},"modified":"2024-04-15T10:15:55","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T08:15:55","slug":"sustainable-fibre-alliance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icea.bio\/en\/certifications\/non-food\/biological-and-sustainable-textile-products\/sustainable-fibre-alliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Fibre Alliance"},"content":{"rendered":"[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; pb_border_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; el_class=&#8221;initial-section&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>SFA<\/strong> is the first holistic sustainability standard for cashmere production to promote the adoption of responsible practices that benefit people, livestock and the environment.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [blank_spacer height=&#8221;30px&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_text_block title=&#8221;INFORMATION&#8221; pb_margin_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; pb_border_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; el_class=&#8221;info&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17562 size-medium alignright lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/icea.bio\/wp-content\/uploads\/logos_ICEA\/SFA_Color-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icea.bio\/wp-content\/uploads\/logos_ICEA\/SFA_Color-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/icea.bio\/wp-content\/uploads\/logos_ICEA\/SFA_Color-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/icea.bio\/wp-content\/uploads\/logos_ICEA\/SFA_Color-768x769.png 768w, https:\/\/icea.bio\/wp-content\/uploads\/logos_ICEA\/SFA_Color-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/icea.bio\/wp-content\/uploads\/logos_ICEA\/SFA_Color.png 834w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Sustainable Fibre Alliance<\/strong> is the standard created by the international non-profit organisation of the same name and provides a recognised industry benchmark for sustainable cashmere production. The SFA provides a third-party certification that guarantees the production of internationally traded cashmere using only sustainable practices that result in a reduced environmental footprint and a fair economic return for participants throughout the chain of custody, from shepherds to retailers.<\/p>\n<p>Sustainable Fibre Alliance<strong> guarantees<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>textile products containing at least 5% certified cashmere, and where the product has a composition of 100% cashmere, at least 33% of this must be certified;<\/li>\n<li>manufacturing activities and processes using management models and procedures that comply with the requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_row row_bg_type=&#8221;image&#8221; parallax_image_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; parallax_image_movement=&#8221;fixed&#8221; parallax_image_speed=&#8221;0.5&#8243; parallax_video_height=&#8221;window-height&#8221; parallax_video_overlay=&#8221;none&#8221; row_overlay_opacity=&#8221;0&#8243; 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pb_border_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; el_class=&#8221;iter&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<div class=\"sf-icon-box sf-icon-box-left-icon sf-animation sf-icon-\" data-animation=\"fade-from-left\" data-delay=\"200\"><div class=\"sf-icon-cont cont-small sf-icon-float-none sf-icon-\"><span class=\"sf-icon-character sf-icon sf-icon-small\">1<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sf-icon-box-content-wrap clearfix\"><h3><\/h3><div class=\"sf-icon-box-content\"><br \/>\nPreliminary Assessment.<br \/>\nThe initial assessment of products and the production process, which includes evaluating the composition of the products for which certification is sought, as well as the conformity of raw materials and suppliers.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sf-icon-box sf-icon-box-left-icon sf-animation sf-icon-\" data-animation=\"fade-from-left\" data-delay=\"400\"><div class=\"sf-icon-cont cont-small sf-icon-float-none sf-icon-\"><span class=\"sf-icon-character sf-icon sf-icon-small\">2<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sf-icon-box-content-wrap clearfix\"><h3><\/h3><div class=\"sf-icon-box-content\"><br \/>\nOn-site inspection.<br \/>\nOn-site inspection aimed at ascertaining the actual conformity of products to SFA criteria, the correct organisation and management of production processes and internal procedures that could compromise product conformity, and the maintenance of the chain of custody to ensure that material is correctly identified and traceable.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sf-icon-box sf-icon-box-left-icon sf-animation sf-icon-\" data-animation=\"fade-from-left\" data-delay=\"600\"><div class=\"sf-icon-cont cont-small sf-icon-float-none sf-icon-\"><span class=\"sf-icon-character sf-icon sf-icon-small\">3<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sf-icon-box-content-wrap clearfix\"><h3><\/h3><div class=\"sf-icon-box-content\"><br \/>\nIssuance of the Certificate of Conformity.<br \/>\nThe issuance of the certificate based on the information and data collected during the evaluation and verification process.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sf-icon-box sf-icon-box-left-icon sf-animation sf-icon-\" data-animation=\"fade-from-left\" data-delay=\"600\"><div class=\"sf-icon-cont cont-small sf-icon-float-none sf-icon-\"><span class=\"sf-icon-character sf-icon sf-icon-small\">4<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sf-icon-box-content-wrap clearfix\"><h3><\/h3><div class=\"sf-icon-box-content\"><br \/>\nSurveillance.<br \/>\nAnnual surveillance, i.e. periodic inspections at production units, product storage and distribution centres, in order to verify the maintenance of conformity conditions.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block title=&#8221;DOCUMENTS AND ATTACHMENTS&#8221; 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