News and Announcements

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has published an updated list of ingredients permitted for use in infant and follow-on formula, following an evaluation of applications submitted by food companies. The list shared by the Ministry contains the latest regulations

As of 1 October 2025, version V1.4 of the Rainforest Alliance Sustainability Standard officially came into effect. The new standard aims to strengthen sustainable agricultural practices worldwide and promote more transparent, fair and environmentally friendly production processes in supply chains.

IFS has unveiled its ‘IFS Deforestation Control’ tool, developed to facilitate companies’ compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The new tool consists of an online questionnaire designed to assess deforestation risks in supply chains and an audit process that

The panel titled ‘Planning Organic Farming for a Sustainable Future,’ held in Izmir on 23 September 2025, brought together leading institutions and representatives of the sector. The event, organised in collaboration with the Izmir Chamber of Commerce, Izmir Commodity Exchange,

On 23 September 2025, an important online event was held for the textiles and consumer products sector. The webinar, titled ‘What Do Brands Want? The BRCGS Consumer Products Standard in Textiles and Consumer Products,’ featured USB Certification Audit Manager Aşkın

The ‘A New Era in Supply Chain, Food Safety and Sustainability’ panel, organised in collaboration with USB Certification and IFS – International Featured Standards, was held in person at ByOtell. Moderated by Derya Büyükyıldırım, Food and Agriculture Certification Manager at

On 1 August 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation and a call for evidence on the upcoming Circular Economy Act. This marks a key step in the impact assessment process, allowing the Commission to collect views from stakeholders

Textile Exchange has published its Materials Market Report 2025, revealing the rise in raw material production and the growing role of certified fibers in the global textile industry. According to the report, global fiber production, which stood at around 125

The European Union has officially adopted the long-debated Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law. The new regulation requires brands, retailers, and online sellers to cover the costs of collecting, sorting, and recycling clothing, footwear, and household textiles once they are discarded

One of the most important international gatherings in the textile sector, the Textile Exchange Conference 2025, will be held this year from October 13–17 at the Lisbon Congress Center, Portugal. The conference brings together brands, supply chain partners, innovators, farmers,