News and Announcements

BRCGS announced the release of the SALSA to START! Transition tool. Developed in collaboration with SALSA, this tool is designed to support businesses currently certified to the SALSA Food & Drink Production Standard (Issue 6) in their transition to the…

This week, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) secured $70 million in financing from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to support urban sustainability, groundwater management, biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, and land restoration in 28 countries.…

In April 2024, the environmental non-profit Earthsight released a report highlighting issues in Brazil’s Matopiba region’s cotton industry. In response, Better Cotton commissioned an independent consultant to investigate selected farms. The findings showed no breaches of the Better Cotton Standard.…

The European Union’s Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR) is set to come into force on December 30, 2024. This landmark regulation aims to combat global deforestation by requiring detailed declarations for certain products entering the European market. Key Points: Mandatory…

The ZDHC Foundation has released the Commodity Chemicals Guide V1.0 to support sustainable chemical management in the fashion industry. This guide is part of ZDHC’s 2030 goal, encouraging the evaluation of commodity chemical sellers, such as those supplying sodium sulphate,…

Tracking and tracing data accurately throughout the supply chain can help manufacturers and consumers understand the sustainability of products and processes. The chemical process industries (CPI) are under increasing global pressure to operate sustainably at every level of the supply…

The Regulation on Medical Laboratories, published by the Ministry of Health in the Official Gazette dated June 4, 2024, and numbered 32566, sets new procedures and principles for the regulation of medical laboratory services. Purpose and Scope of the Regulation:…

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…