Principles and Criteria
The Better Cotton Principles and Criteria lay out the global definition of Better Cotton, by upholding the following seven principles:
- BCI Farmers minimise the harmful impact of crop protection practices
- BCI Farmers promote water stewardship
- BCI Farmers care for the health of the soil
- BCI Farmers enhance biodiversity and use land responsibly
- BCI Farmers care for and preserve fibre quality
- BCI Farmers promote decent work
- BCI Farmers operate an effective management system
By adhering to these principles, BCI Farmers produce cotton in a in a way that is measurably better for the environment and farming communities.
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Key Principles and Criteria Documents
Translated Better Cotton Principles and Criteria Documents
Additional Principles and Criteria Documents
Better Cotton Normative Requirements – Smallholders
Better Cotton Normative Requirements – Medium Farms
Better Cotton Normative Requirements – Large Farms
BCI National Interpretation Procedure
BCI HCV Procedure: Smallholders
BCI HCV Procedure: Medium and Large Farms
Terms of Reference for the Better Cotton Principles and Criteria
Revision of the Principles and Criteria