At USB Certification Bangladesh, we are delighted to have gathered for our annual Iftar program in Dhaka & Chattogram. This event is not only a time to break our fast together but also a meaningful reminder of unity, kindness, and our shared goals. The event, led by USB Certification Bangladesh’s Country Manager, Mr. Hasnat Kabir,…
BRCGS has published a new guideline to improve pest management in production and storage facilities. Called ‘Best Practice Guideline – Pest Management’, the guideline provides best practices for the effective control of pests in facilities. Particularly in industries where food safety and hygiene are critical, pest control is essential for maintaining product quality and the…
In the period 2023-2024, the World Economic Forum’s UpLink initiative contributed to preventing a total of 142,400 tonnes of CO₂ emissions through projects in sustainable energy, agriculture and production. This is equivalent to the annual emissions of approximately 30,220 vehicles. UpLink aims to create environmental, social and economic benefits through innovative solutions of early-stage entrepreneurs….
Aydın Memecik Olive has received a geographical indication registration from the European Union (EU) and has another important place among Turkish olives. This prestigious registration has once again crowned the unique quality and deep-rooted history of Aydın Memecik Olive in the international arena. Thus, Aydın Memecik Olive has become a recognised brand not only in…
Better Cotton has renewed its Strategic Partnership with Cotton Australia until 2027, strengthening their commitment to sustainably produced cotton. Since 2014, Cotton Australia’s myBMP Standard has been recognized as equivalent to the Better Cotton Standard System (BCSS), allowing Australian farmers to market their cotton as Better Cotton globally. In the 2023/24 season, licensed farmers produced…
The Natural Fibre Connect (NFC) Conference returns for its fourth edition on September 22-23, 2025, in Edinburgh, UK. This premier event will gather over 300 professionals from the natural fibre sector, including farmers, brands, retailers, and researchers. Held at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, the conference will feature plenary sessions, workshops, and expert…
Textile Exchange is committed to continuously improving its standards system to ensure it remains relevant, robust, and impactful. As part of this ongoing process, we are inviting open feedback on the current version of the Organic Content Standard (OCS) V3.0 to refine and strengthen its framework. The OCS is a chain of custody standard that…
Global Standard, the non-profit organization behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has officially joined the Make the Label Count coalition. This coalition brings together international natural fibre producers, manufacturers, brands, standards, and environmental organizations to advocate for credible sustainability claims in the textile sector. With over 16,000 GOTS-certified facilities worldwide, Global Standard contributes its…
Certification Body (CB) applications for the FSSC 22000 programme, one of the leading global food safety management system standards, will be temporarily suspended as of 14 March 2025. In the official statement made by FSSC, it was stated that this decision was taken in order to evaluate existing applications more effectively due to increasing demand…
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