We are proud to announce our Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) Third-Party Verifier scope has been expanded to include independent assessments! According to the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), all Retailer and Brand Members cotton consumption measurements must be verified by 3rd Party verifiers to maintain credibility and ensure compliance with sustainability claims. This requirement stems from…
Understanding Spanish Plastic Tax : What Businesses Need to Know Spain has implemented key regulations to support environmental sustainability, including the Spanish Plastic Tax. These measures aim to reduce waste, encourage recycling, and promote a circular economy. Here’s a concise guide to what these regulations mean for businesses and how USB Certification can assist in…
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has officially published its latest standard, C2C Certified® Circularity, on October 15, 2024. This groundbreaking certification will become effective on January 15, 2025, offering companies a new framework to design and verify products optimized for circularity. This certification focuses on circular product development, addressing areas such as product…
We are excited to announce a new collaboration between Externa and USB Certification to support the EN 15343 standard and RETRAY scheme for recycling. Accredited by the Entidad Nacional de Acreditación (ENAC) in accordance with ISO/IEC 17065, Externa leads the field in independent auditing and certification services for recycling processes. As part of this collaboration,…
It is with great pleasure that USB Certification announces a new partnership agreement with “PECB”. We are delighted to partner with PECB, a respected global leader in personnel certification and training. At USB Certification, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and professionalism in alignment with industry-leading benchmarks. We believe this collaboration…
The 2024 Circularity Gap Report, recently published by Circle Economy in collaboration with Deloitte, reveals concerning trends in global circularity and environmental sustainability. Despite growing recognition of circular economy principles, the report highlights a persistent decline in circularity, with only 7.2% of materials reused globally—down from 9.1% in 2018. This decrease, compounded by increasing material…
In cooperation with IFS (International Featured Standards), USB Certification and TMMOB Chamber of Food Engineers Istanbul Branch, we will hold IFS Food v8 Standard and Applications Seminar on November 28, 2024. To access the seminar program [click here]. Date: November 28, 2024Time: 10:00 – 16:30Place: TMMOB Chamber of Food Engineers Istanbul Branch Participation is free…
The European Union has introduced a groundbreaking regulation aimed at curbing global deforestation, placing significant responsibilities on companies dealing with high-demand agricultural products. Regulation 2023/1115, which came into effect on June 29, 2023, is part of the EU’s broader climate strategy to combat deforestation and forest degradation, targeting commodities that contribute to environmental destruction. Over…
This year’s Climate Week NYC, the largest to date, featured over 900 events—an increase of 50% from last year—and has been dubbed the “unofficial climate summit of the year” by Bloomberg. As the world looks ahead to COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, concerns are growing that fewer business leaders and bankers will attend. However, Climate Week…
As a key leader in the textile and fashion industry regarding the use of sustainable materials, Textile Exchange continues to develop innovative projects that help companies achieve their environmental goals. The Material Change Index (MCI) and Challenges Dashboard by Textile Exchange are crucial tools designed to assess and bring visibility to the industry’s progress in…
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