ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) published its new Chemical Watchlist for the textile, leather, apparel, and footwear sectors in February 2026. The list, containing

Textile Exchange is introducing mandatory reporting and target setting for brands and retailers as part of its new membership model as it looks to drive

The European Commission has adopted new measures under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to prevent the destruction of unsold apparel, clothing accessories, and

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 8.0 has been officially released in March 2026. The product of the standard’s three-year revision cycle, GOTS 8.0

USB Certification participated in the Overview Workshop on the Conformity Assessment Sector in Turkey, organized on February 16-17, 2026, in Istanbul under the coordination of

USB Certification participated in the GOTS Council meetings held in Nuremberg on February 12, 2026, bringing together key stakeholders from across the organic textile sector.

USB Certification met with sector stakeholders at Texworld & Apparel Sourcing and Première Vision fairs held in Paris between February 2 and 5, 2026. USB