News and Announcements

Textile Exchange is committed to continuously improving its standards system to ensure it remains relevant, robust, and impactful. As part of this ongoing process, we are inviting open feedback on the current version of the Organic Content Standard (OCS) V3.0

Global Standard, the non-profit organization behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has officially joined the Make the Label Count coalition. This coalition brings together international natural fibre producers, manufacturers, brands, standards, and environmental organizations to advocate for credible sustainability

Certification Body (CB) applications for the FSSC 22000 programme, one of the leading global food safety management system standards, will be temporarily suspended as of 14 March 2025. In the official statement made by FSSC, it was stated that this

The Rainforest Alliance, which plays an important role in promoting sustainable agricultural practices on a global scale, has released version 1.4 of the Sustainable Agriculture Standard. The organisation, which has been promoting sustainability among farmers, businesses and consumers for nearly

The European Union’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) has issued safety notifications for a total of 40 products originating from Turkey. In the statement, it was emphasised that these notifications showed a significant increase compared to previous

We proudly announce that USB Certification has been honoured with the BRCGS 2025 Certification Body of the Year award, recognising our dedication to raising industry standards. This achievement is the result of our leadership in the regional technical CB group, our role

In February, Textile Exchange published a new guidance document to support companies in the fashion, apparel, and textile industry in setting science-based targets for nature. This initiative encourages brands and retailers to look beyond greenhouse gas emissions and set more

In February, the Sustainable Fibre Alliance (SFA) successfully hosted the annual “Cashmere Connect 2025” event, bringing together SFA member processing companies, herder cooperatives, and registered traders. The event fostered discussions on ‘SFA-Certified’ cashmere trade and provided a platform for preliminary

Global Standard has been awarded a grant from ISEAL to enable auditors to conduct more effective and in-depth assessments in Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification processes. This grant will be utilized to enhance auditing procedures and strengthen sustainable textile