News and Announcements

The fourth of our “IFS Food Standard and Applications” seminar series, organized in cooperation with USB Certification and IFS – International Featured Standards, was held in Bursa on November 27 with the support of Bursa Commodity Exchange. In this seminar…

The third of the IFS Food Standard and Applications seminar series organized in cooperation with USB Certification and IFS – International Featured Standards was held in Gaziantep on November 19 with the support of Habitat Association. In this seminar series,…

On November 28, 2024, we participated in the 7th Mediterranean Cotton Road Event, held at Swissotel Büyük Efes, İzmir. This event has been bringing together Mediterranean cotton-producing countries for many years, serving as a key platform for sharing the latest…

We are thrilled to announce our participation in Sustainability Talks Istanbul as an S-Sponsor! This inspiring event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers to shape the future of sustainability, and we are proud to support the discussions and innovations…

We are proud to announce our Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) Third-Party Verifier scope has been expanded to include independent assessments! According to the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), all Retailer and Brand Members cotton consumption measurements must be verified by 3rd…

Understanding Spanish Plastic Tax : What Businesses Need to Know Spain has implemented key regulations to support environmental sustainability, including the Spanish Plastic Tax. These measures aim to reduce waste, encourage recycling, and promote a circular economy. Here’s a concise…

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has officially published its latest standard, C2C Certified® Circularity, on October 15, 2024. This groundbreaking certification will become effective on January 15, 2025, offering companies a new framework to design and verify products…

We are excited to announce a new collaboration between Externa and USB Certification to support the EN 15343 standard and RETRAY scheme for recycling. Accredited by the Entidad Nacional de Acreditación (ENAC) in accordance with ISO/IEC 17065, Externa leads the…

It is with great pleasure that USB Certification announces a new partnership agreement with “PECB”.   We are delighted to partner with PECB, a respected global leader in personnel certification and training. At USB Certification, we are committed to maintaining the…

The 2024 Circularity Gap Report, recently published by Circle Economy in collaboration with Deloitte, reveals concerning trends in global circularity and environmental sustainability. Despite growing recognition of circular economy principles, the report highlights a persistent decline in circularity, with only…