News and Announcements

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), one of the world’s leading textile certifications, has been officially recognised by the OECD for its strong alignment with the organisation’s Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector.Key…

A new study published by the European Commission highlights the environmental benefits of increasing textile-to-textile recycling across the EU. According to the report, raising the recycling rate to just 10% could prevent 440,000 tonnes of carbon emissions per year. This…

The Turkish ready-made garment industry is undergoing a fundamental shift as it adapts to the European Union’s new wave of sustainability regulations. At a recent industry gathering in Istanbul (The Transformation Journey of the Turkish Apparel Industry), experts emphasized that…

The latest edition of the “Hot Button” report by forest protection group Canopy sheds light on how major fashion and textile brands are sourcing their materials. According to the report, there has been a significant shift toward responsible sourcing, with…

The ‘Food Safety and Sustainability Panel’ we organised on 16 June 2025 at the IZQ Entrepreneurship Centre was an impressive event attended by leading figures in the sector. At this meaningful event, the sector’s most experienced professionals shared the latest…

USB Certification will be attending Pitti Immagine Filati, taking place in Florence from 1 to 3 July 2025. As one of the leading international trade fairs for yarns and knitwear, the event brings together innovation and sustainability in textiles. We…

As the Headline Sponsor of Better Cotton Conference 2025, USB Certification had the distinct honour of opening the conference today in İzmir where the future of cotton takes shape.Together with Better Cotton, we proudly embraced this year’s powerful theme: “It…

On June 10, 2025, the French Senate overwhelmingly approved a law targeting ultra-fast fashion platforms such as China’s Shein and Temu, imposing advertising bans and new environmental obligations. The legislation seeks to address the environmental harm caused by mass-produced, low-cost…

This year’s Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, held under the theme “barriers and bridges,” reflected the fashion industry’s blend of optimism and disillusionment. Attendees voiced concerns over falling behind on climate goals and criticized the rollback of environmental policies in…

The inaugural Textile Recycling Fair was held in Brussels on June 4–5, 2025, marking a turning point for the sector with 126 participants from 67 countries and 3,336 visitors. The event began with opening remarks by Aurel Ciobanu‑Dordea, Director of…