News and Announcements

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 1,673 substances of concern identified following the screening of approximately 5,000 substances, was designed as…

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 greater collective action across the fashion and textile industry. The global nonprofit first announced its…

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 footwear. The rules will apply from July 19, 2026, for large companies, with medium sized…

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 will become effective for all certified entities and approved chemical inputs beginning 1 March 2027.…

USB Certification addressed the regional transformation agenda in the textile sector through the Kahramanmaraş Sustainability Meeting held on February 17, 2026, hosted by Kahramanmaraş Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KMTSO). The event, organized in collaboration with Habitat Association, Swatchloop, and…

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 the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Turkey. USB Certification Technical and Assurance Director…

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 Commercial Director Miraç Wolska and Technical and Quality Manager Ali Ertuğrul represented the…

USB Certification met with sector stakeholders at Texworld & Apparel Sourcing and Première Vision fairs held in Paris between February 2 and 5, 2026. USB Certification Marketing Manager Gökçem Başaran and Marketing Specialist Selin Yıldız represented the organization. Texworld &…

The European Union (EU) has launched a comprehensive support and restructuring package to revive the wine sector, which is going through a difficult period due to the climate crisis and changes in global consumption habits. A ‘Permanent’ Solution to the…

The Rainforest Alliance, a pioneer in agricultural sustainability operating in 62 countries, announced that it has strengthened its management team in line with its strategic growth objectives. The organisation has recruited two senior figures who have worked for global giants…