News and Announcements

Global Standard, known for setting the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), is planning to develop a new sustainability standard that will encompass a broader range of sustainable fibers. This initiative aims to extend the application of environmental and social criteria…

The European Commission’s new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive is set to transform how companies operate within the EU. But what does this mean for your business, whether you’re based inside or outside the EU? Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence is…

In the healthcare sector, the environmental impact of disposable personal protective equipment (PPE) has come under increased scrutiny, especially with the increased amount of waste during the COVID-19 pandemic. This has led healthcare organizations and environmental advocates to seek more…

OSHA has updated its Hazard Communication Standard to improve chemical safety in the workplace. The regulations make significant changes to chemical labeling and safety data sheets to ensure that employers and workers are better informed about chemical hazards. The new…

European Union Introduces New Regulations for Sustainable Products The European Union has introduced a new law promoting sustainability with the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). This regulation aims to make products longer lasting, repairable, recyclable and more energy efficient.…

Initially aimed at securing commitments from 100 of the world’s largest emitters, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has now enabled over 5000 organizations to set science-based emission reduction targets over the past decade. In response to the escalating climate…

Textile Exchange has unveiled the Material Impact Explorer, a groundbreaking tool that merges Google Cloud’s technical prowess with WWF’s conservation expertise. This cutting-edge platform is designed to help companies make more environmentally friendly material choices by focusing on critical sustainability…

 Elementor ile düzenleyin 5 June, 2024 – The USB Certification organisation successfully hosted its highly anticipated and industry-relevant ‘Sustainable Capacity Development Program’ event at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka. This event, running from 10:00 am to 03:30…

Textile Exchange collaborated with USB Certification audit and technical team for a pilot in Uşak between May 13-15, 2024 as part of the upcoming standard update and unification, set to be implemented in 2026. The pilot focused on auditing of…

On June 27, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the latest update to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs). With the addition of one new substance, the current SVHC list now contains a total of…