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In the rapidly evolving world of fashion, transparency and sustainability have become paramount. As brands strive to meet the growing consumer demand for ethically produced clothing and increasingly stringent regulatory pressure, a comprehensive understanding of the supply chain has never been more crucial.

How and where you start your traceability journey will determine the success of your implementation. Working with your traceability solution provider, analyze the overall objectives to create a plan for your program launch.

The traceability solution you choose will depend on your organizational readiness and maturity. Do you have the in-house personnel needed to work with a traceability solution provider? Where is your data held and how accessible is it? Do you have contact with your suppliers?

The fashion industry is facing a wave of legislation. In the next five years, ambitious lawmakers in the EU, U.S. and UK will require fashion companies to track, measure and report on a wide range of social and environmental issues, from forced labor to deforestation and beyond.

There are three main categories of legislation to be aware of and develop your data collection strategy around due diligence, claims & labeling and sustainability reporting. Not all regulations fit neatly into one bucket. Some, like the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation Proposal, will cover aspects from several categories.