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 Cotton Chain of Custody Certification for Suppliers (English)• 14:00 – Better Cotton Tedarikçiler için Tedarik…
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 is of great importance to food sector professionals, as it provides a critical resource for…
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 about organic products, sustainability, and innovative solutions. Participants will gain insights into the future of…
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 been launched with the aim of promoting sustainable agricultural practices and reducing the carbon footprint….
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 Forests4Fashion program. The UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion emphasizes the importance of ethical labor practices…
Kering, the French luxury conglomerate, has launched the fashion industry’s first comprehensive water strategy, aiming to become “water positive” by 2050. This initiative focuses on three pillars: adopting regenerative agriculture for raw materials, establishing water resilience labs in 10 global freshwater basins—including Tuscany, India, and Mongolia—by 2035, and implementing stewardship programs to enhance water quality…
The European Union has agreed on new regulations to reduce textile and food waste, making “Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)” mandatory. Under the new rules, within 30 months, producers selling textile products will be held accountable for collecting, sorting, and recycling post-consumer waste. Similar obligations will apply to food waste reduction and reuse. These measures support…
IFS Calibration Training held at Mercure Altunizade Hotel on 15-16 April 2025 was successfully completed. Our Food and Agriculture Certification Manager Derya Büyükyıldırım and Food and Consumer Products Programmes Manager Fulya Kılınçoğlu also took part in the training. This training, which is organised every two years and is mandatory for all IFS auditors and IFS…
As USB Certification Food and Agriculture Certification Directorate, our BRCGS Consumer Products scope extension audit was carried out by DAkkS Accreditation Agency on 15-16 April 2025 at Bony Tekstil İşletmeleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. facilities. The audit was conducted with the participation of Chief Auditor Ms Demet Aşaner Berberler, Witness Auditor Ms Esther Schmess and…
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