India to launch sustainability certification system for exporters facing EU, US compliance pressure
Ministry of Commerce is building a national sustainability certification framework covering apparel and other export categories, aimed at helping Indian exporters meet tightening environmental and social rules in EU and US markets. Rollout is medium-term but signals a structural shift in compliance costs and capability requirements for India's garment export base.
India's Ministry of Commerce is developing a sustainability certification framework for export-oriented products, including apparel, to help exporters meet tightening environmental and social compliance requirements in global markets like the EU and US.