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North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) achieves Oeko-Tex Certification for Eri Silk, marking a milestone for Northeast’s unique vegan silk.

This achievement further cements the silk's status as a Geographical Indication (GI) product of Assam, highlighting its authenticity and regional importance.

Oeko-Tex is a registered trade mark of the International Association for Research and Testing in the Field of Textile and Leather Ecology.

The Oeko-Tex Association was founded in March 1992 by the Austrian Textile Research Institute and the German Hohenstein Institute.

Oeko-Tex Certification

1. It is a globally recognized standard that ensures textiles are free from harmful substances and produced under environmentally friendly conditions.
2. It assesses materials for safety and sustainability throughout the production process.
3. Achieving this certification boosts consumer confidence and marketability by validating the product’s adherence to rigorous health and environmental standards.

About Eri Silk:

Eri Silk is renowned 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 us to use. This ethical and eco-friendly process sets Eri Silk apart, making it a symbol of compassion and sustainability in the textile industry.

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