Around 8,000 chemical substances are used in the manufacturing process for clothing and other textile products, according to a study by researcher Audrey Millet. On Monday 30 January, MEP Saskia Bricmont presented the results of the study and its recommendations on international trade.
The 50-page report analyses toxic, carcinogenic and mutagenic substances used in the clothing and textile sector that threaten workers, consumers and the environment. After having taken stock of the...