News and Announcements

PPE is still failing to meet the most basic legal safety and regulation criteria after a study showed 79% of items spot-checked did not meet standards. BSIF CEO Alan Murray said an investigation found just 21% of the 123 items…

We are delighted to announce that USB Pakistan has received registered from the Pakistan Halal Authority (PHA)! Halal certification ensures that products like food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical items etc, are made in accordance with Islamic Laws. It confirms that the…

The Pilot Version 1.0 of the Unified Standard, which seeks to integrate the Climate+ Strategy into Textile Exchange’s standards, streamline a more cohesive system across all standards, and enhance consumer-facing communication, is scheduled for launch on June 11, 2024, from…

SafetyGate In May, the EU’s rapid alert system for non-food hazardous products was ordered to recall some products from the market due to safety issues identified in various personal protective equipment (PPE) products. Here are the products subject to the…

The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) market is valued at USD 58.64 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 109.64 billion by 2032. This growth is driven by improving occupational safety regulations and increasing infrastructure investments in the Asia-Pacific…

From November 1, 2024, any industrial facilities that scour and/or dehair ‘SFA-Certified’ cashmere and aim to achieve or maintain certification under the SFA Chain of Custody Standard must also be certified against the SFA Clean Fibre Processing Standard. The Clean…

At the end of May, the European Union (EU) Council approved three significant pieces of legislation, making a substantial step towards sustainability and green transition goals. These approved regulations aim to support the EU’s eco-friendly policies and economic growth strategies.…

Emre METİN STRATEGY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR The Role of Conformity Assessment in Enhancing Occupational Health and Safety through Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from the Perspective of the European Union Introduction Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is crucial for the safety…

Together with Burteks Tekstil, USB Certification proudly hosted the inaugural presentation of the hashtag#BackSwap project in Bursa. This initiative, aimed at fostering a zero-waste working principle and promoting collaborative processes within the textile industry, serves as one of the first…

USB Certification is pleased to announce a significant strategic partnership with Standard Group, aimed at enhancing the international certification standards of the food industry in Greater China. This collaboration is founded on a mutual commitment to uphold the highest standards…