News and Announcements

After five years of development and two rounds of public consultation, the European Commission has officially published the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) for Apparel and Footwear. This long-anticipated release provides a harmonized methodology for assessing the environmental impact…

We are pleased to invite all industry stakeholders to attend two sessions on Better Cotton’s Chain of Custody (CoC) Certification. The sessions will be delivered by our expert team at USB Certification.Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025Time:• 11:00 AM – Better…

The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) published its Food Fraud Monthly Report for March 2025 on 6 May 2025. The report presents important data and analyses on cases of fraud that threaten food safety and consumer health. This report…

One of the largest events in the organic food sector, BIOFACH America 2025, will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, from 2 to 4 June. This event brings together organic food professionals, producers, retailers, and consumers to engage in important discussions…

Netafim, a leading global manufacturer of precision irrigation technologies, has entered into a partnership with Virridy, known for its environmentally friendly innovative solutions, to transform the agriculture sector in Turkey. Through this partnership, the Carbon Credit Programme for Agriculture has…

The fashion industry significantly contributes to environmental degradation, consuming vast water resources and emitting substantial carbon emissions. In response, international organizations like the UNECE and UNEP are promoting transparency and sustainability through initiatives such as the Sustainability Pledge and the…

Kering, the French luxury conglomerate, has launched the fashion industry’s first comprehensive water strategy, aiming to become “water positive” by 2050. This initiative focuses on three pillars: adopting regenerative agriculture for raw materials, establishing water resilience labs in 10 global…

The European Union has agreed on new regulations to reduce textile and food waste, making “Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)” mandatory. Under the new rules, within 30 months, producers selling textile products will be held accountable for collecting, sorting, and recycling…

IFS Calibration Training held at Mercure Altunizade Hotel on 15-16 April 2025 was successfully completed. Our Food and Agriculture Certification Manager Derya Büyükyıldırım and Food and Consumer Products Programmes Manager Fulya Kılınçoğlu also took part in the training.   This training,…