Food and Consumer Products

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has published an updated list of ingredients permitted for use in infant and follow-on formula, following an evaluation of applications submitted by food companies. The list shared by the Ministry contains the latest regulations regarding the ingredients that manufacturers can include in their product formulations. With the new list,…

As of 1 October 2025, version V1.4 of the Rainforest Alliance Sustainability Standard officially came into effect. The new standard aims to strengthen sustainable agricultural practices worldwide and promote more transparent, fair and environmentally friendly production processes in supply chains. According to a statement by the Rainforest Alliance, with this update, certificate holders and certification…

IFS has unveiled its ‘IFS Deforestation Control’ tool, developed to facilitate companies’ compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The new tool consists of an online questionnaire designed to assess deforestation risks in supply chains and an audit process that can be activated when necessary. This enables businesses to strengthen the sustainability of their supply…

The panel titled ‘Planning Organic Farming for a Sustainable Future,’ held in Izmir on 23 September 2025, brought together leading institutions and representatives of the sector. The event, organised in collaboration with the Izmir Chamber of Commerce, Izmir Commodity Exchange, Aegean Exporters’ Associations and the Ecological Agriculture Organisation Association (ETO), addressed the future of organic…

On 23 September 2025, an important online event was held for the textiles and consumer products sector. The webinar, titled ‘What Do Brands Want? The BRCGS Consumer Products Standard in Textiles and Consumer Products,’ featured USB Certification Audit Manager Aşkın Acay and BRCGS CP Auditor and Trainer Demet Aşaner Berberler as speakers and attracted considerable…

The ‘A New Era in Supply Chain, Food Safety and Sustainability’ panel, organised in collaboration with USB Certification and IFS – International Featured Standards, was held in person at ByOtell. Moderated by Derya Büyükyıldırım, Food and Agriculture Certification Manager at USB Certification, the panel featured Ezgi Dedebaş Uğur, IFS Representative and Senior Quality Manager in…