India's NEHHDC gets OEKO-TEX certification from Germany for eri silk

19 Aug '24

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India's NEHHDC gets Oeko-Tex certification from Germany for eri silk

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India's North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation recently received the OEKO-TEX certification from Germany for its eri silk.
OEKO-TEX ensures textiles are tested for harmful substances and produced in environment-friendly conditions.
This positions the silk as a leading eco-friendly fabric in the global market, the government said.

The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) under the Indian ministry of development of North Eastern region (DoNER) recently received the OEKO-TEX certification from Germany for its eri silk.

The certification is a rigorous standard that ensures textiles are tested for harmful substances and produced in environment-friendly conditions.

Eri silk is known as the world’s only vegan silk, where, unlike other silks, the moth inside the cocoon is not killed. Instead, the moth naturally exits the cocoon, leaving it behind for use.

This achievement further cements the silk's status as a geographical indication (GI)-tagged product of Assam state, highlighting its authenticity and regional importance, a press release from the ministry noted.

This milestone opens new doors for eri silk, positioning it as a leading eco-friendly fabric in the international market, it added.

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