{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ben Mead of OEKO-TEX\u00ae on the what brands should be doing to mitigate toxic chemicals across fashion's supply chains amidst shifting tariffs & global policy change","description":"In Episode 331, Kestrel welcomes Ben Mead, the Managing Director of Hohenstein Institute America, to the show. In Ben\u2019s role, he serves as the company\u2019s liaison with government agencies, industry collaborations and trade associations, and he also oversees OEKO-TEX\u00ae responsibilities for the U.S. \u201cYou can\u2019t make any real good decision around chemistry or you know how a product is made, if you don\u2019t know who\u2019s making it and what\u2019s going into it.\u201d -Ben MAY THEME \u2014 HOW TOXIC CHEMICALS FROM OUR CLOTHES MOVE AROUND THE WORLD It is a tumultuous time when it comes to policy, and policy that is specifically impacting global supply chains. Not only immediately, when we think about tariffs and the unclear, yet very real, impacts they will have on fashion businesses, but also legislation across the world that has either passed or is on the table, and requires fashion companies to be more tuned in to the actual impacts of their supply chains. These bills have without a doubt brought fear and stress to many fashion brands, because if they haven\u2019t been mapping their supply chains previously, it\u2019s going to prove very difficult for them to comply with some of these new requirements. What should brands know about these changing regulations? How can they navigate the shifting landscape, and what should they be doing now? As this week\u2019s guest reminds us, there\u2019s no one-size-fits-all answer, but there are things brands can be doing to rethink their supply chains and expand their approach to sustainability. OEKO-TEX\u00ae Website OEKO-TEX\u00ae MADE IN GREEN OEKO-TEX\u00ae Label Check Follow OEKO-TEX\u00ae on Instagram This week's episode is brought to you by OEKO-TEX\u00ae. For over 30 years, OEKO-TEX\u00ae has set global standards for chemical safety, responsible production, and supply chain transparency, ensuring that textiles and leather products are tested for harmful substances. Learn more about their MADE IN GREEN label here > ","author_name":"Conscious Chatter","author_url":"http:\/\/consciouschatter.com\/","html":"