News and Announcements

The European Commission has launched a new Pesticide Residue Monitoring Programme covering the years 2026-2028. This comprehensive programme aims to assess whether pesticide residues in food across the European Union are within current legal limits. Under the new regulation, member…

The fashion industry is caught between tradition and technology in its choice of core materials: cotton or polyester. Cotton has long been celebrated as a natural, biodegradable, and renewable fiber, but it faces criticism over its high water consumption and…

Global Standard, the nonprofit organization behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting significant advancements in sustainable textile certification and organizational strategy. In 2024, GOTS Version 7.0 was fully implemented, marking a milestone in…

After five years of development and two rounds of public consultation, the European Commission has officially published the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) for Apparel and Footwear. This long-anticipated release provides a harmonized methodology for assessing the environmental impact…

We are pleased to invite all industry stakeholders to attend two sessions on Better Cotton’s Chain of Custody (CoC) Certification. The sessions will be delivered by our expert team at USB Certification.Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025Time:• 11:00 AM – Better…

The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) published its Food Fraud Monthly Report for March 2025 on 6 May 2025. The report presents important data and analyses on cases of fraud that threaten food safety and consumer health. This report…

One of the largest events in the organic food sector, BIOFACH America 2025, will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, from 2 to 4 June. This event brings together organic food professionals, producers, retailers, and consumers to engage in important discussions…

Netafim, a leading global manufacturer of precision irrigation technologies, has entered into a partnership with Virridy, known for its environmentally friendly innovative solutions, to transform the agriculture sector in Turkey. Through this partnership, the Carbon Credit Programme for Agriculture has…

The fashion industry significantly contributes to environmental degradation, consuming vast water resources and emitting substantial carbon emissions. In response, international organizations like the UNECE and UNEP are promoting transparency and sustainability through initiatives such as the Sustainability Pledge and the…