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Updates

Better Cotton

Traceability Solution &

Verification Services

In late 2023, the Better Cotton (BC) launched an

innovative traceability solution, setting a new

standard in the sustainable cotton industry. This

cutting-edge system ensures transparency and

accountability from farm to fashion, providing a

reliable chain of custody (CoC) for Better Cotton.

Introduction to the Better Cotton Initiative's New

Traceability Solution

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Enhanced Transparency

Track the journey of cotton

from its source.

Robust Chain of Custody

A secure and transparent

system ensuring the integrity

of Better Cotton through

every step.

Sustainable Impact

Supporting environmentally

friendly and socially

responsible cotton

production.

What Is The Monitoring And Verification Approach For The New Coc

System?

Screening Risk-based verification Ongoing Monitoring

Initial screening of

all sites enrolling

them into the new

CoC programme

-Category A: No initial site assessment required

-Category B: Assessment within 1 year of joining

-Category C: 3rd party assessment prior to joining

Operates on 3-year assessment cycle

• Annual self-assessments

• Better Cotton compliance desk

• On-site 3rd party assessments

• Spot-checks

Bureau Veritas is proud to be an accredited verifier for the Better Cotton

Initiative's traceability solution.

We support Better Cotton Retailers, Brand Members, and Suppliers by

conducting independent verification, which includes monitoring and

verifying the Chain of Custody (CoC) to ensure compliance with BCI

standards.

Our services include:

• Better Cotton Traceability Verification

• Better Cotton Traceability Verification Follow-Up

Bureau Veritas Is Now An Approved Verifier of

Better Cotton Traceability Solution

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Through the Traceability Program and

Verification:

Gain Credibility

BV serves as independent

verifier helps you verify your

conduct and the program

adds a layer of credibility to

companies participating in it.

Improve Efficiency

The traceability program

facilitates efficient supply

chain management by

providing a clear and

transparent tracking system.

Enhance Brand

Reputation

Credibility translates into a

stronger brand reputation, as

consumers and business

partners increasingly value

transparency and

responsibility in their supply

chains.

Organization

submits a

Declaration of

Interest to

Better Cotton

Better Cotton

conducts the

initial

screening

If approved,

Organization

submits a

Registration

Form (online

or offline)

Organization

is categorized

according to

risk level (see

previous slide)

If applicable,

Organization

contacts BV

as the

approved for

an

assessment*

BV conduct

the

assessment

Correction of

any findings

Organization

receives

access to the

Better Cotton

Platform

Initial Application Process

Interested?

Would you like to

learn more about

our services?

About Us

Bureau Veritas Consumer

Products Services provides

testing, inspection and audits,

certification and advisory

services to assist businesses

in validating and delivering

consumer and technology

products.

We help our clients across all

industries to address

increasing market and

industry challenges and to

improve their performance in

quality, health and safety,

environment protection and

social responsibility.

With a global network, we

assist businesses to produce

safe, quality and sustainable

products and gain faster

market access while

mitigating risks of recalls and

returns.

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Contact Us Today to Learn More.

Join the Sustainable Cotton

Revolution.

Your Audit Program:

Managed by Dedicated Team &

Superior Technical Governance

Worldwide Reach.

Local Expertise.

Global Consistency.

Why Bureua Veritas

Integrity Is At The Heart Of

Everything We Do

One-stop Solution For Supply

Chain Management