GoodWeave New Standard Development
The first round of public consultation was held from March 3 – May 1, 2010. The GoodWeave Standards Committee revised the draft Standard based on stakeholder input and a new version was released for public comment on June 30, 2010.
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Learn more about the standard development process:
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The Standard Development Public Summary includes the scope, objectives, rationale, and timeline for the new Standard.
New Standard Rationale and Initial Findings
New Standard Aims and Structure
Progress Towards the New Standard (Timeline)
To download the current draft Standard and submit comments, click here.
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RugMark International e.V. (RMI) is an international non- governmental organization working to end illegal child labor in the handmade rug industry and offer educational opportunities to children in South Asia. The GoodWeave certification label is issued to rug manufacturers that adhere to the GoodWeave standard, agree to its independent verification and voluntarily join as licensees.