News and Announcements

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a comprehensive public consultation process to reassess gluten labelling on packaged foods and the risks of cross-contamination in production processes. This initiative aims to maximise food safety, particularly for sensitive consumer…

The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol), two of the world’s most respected standards-setting organisations, have announced a strategic partnership to end the confusion surrounding corporate carbon footprint calculations. Announced at a major webinar…

The training programme, held on 27 February, examined the current regulations and technical details that food businesses are required to comply with. Harmonisation Between Turkish and EU Regulations Addressed As part of the training, participants were informed about the latest…

Biofach 2026, the world’s most important and comprehensive meeting point for the organic products sector, brought together the giants of the industry again this year. As USB Certification, we took our place at this major event to closely follow global…

As USB Certification, we participated in the Delivery Partners Europe 2026 and BRCGS Connect events, which are among Europe’s most prestigious gatherings on food safety and standards. Our organisation was represented at these strategic events, which shape the future of…

Advanced sorting technologies including near infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, RFID tagging, digital identification systems, and AI powered computer vision are revolutionizing textile recycling. These technologies enable automated material classification and processing at previously impossible scale and accuracy. These technologies address…

According to the “Next Generation Natural Fibers Market Report 2026-2036” published by Research and Markets, next generation material companies have received over $3 billion in investment since 2014. Robust demand for these materials, driven in part by major brands such…

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has announced significant progress one year after becoming an externally verified standard. BCI revealed that more than 3,000 cotton farms and producer units have been certified, with over 30% of farms and producer units supplying…

According to a new report published by Valuates Reports, the global clothing and textile recycling market is projected to reach $20.2 billion by 2031, up from $13.6 billion in 2024. This increase represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of…

USB Certification organized a webinar titled “Digital Product Passport Solutions and Regulations (Textile, Recycling and Battery)” in collaboration with Beyond Barcode. The webinar, featuring Beyond Barcode CEO Suna Akbayır and USB Certification Technical and Assurance Director Emre Metin as speakers,…