Together with Burteks Tekstil, USB Certification proudly hosted the inaugural presentation of the hashtag#BackSwap project in Bursa. This initiative, aimed at fostering a zero-waste working principle and promoting collaborative processes within the textile industry, serves as one of the first examples of the industrial symbiosis approach in our nation’s textile sector.Fully aligned with both EU…
USB Certification is pleased to announce a significant strategic partnership with Standard Group, aimed at enhancing the international certification standards of the food industry in Greater China. This collaboration is founded on a mutual commitment to uphold the highest standards of food safety, utilizing the globally recognized BRCGS scheme. Through this alliance, USB Certification and…
Textile Exchange, with the support of external contractors, has released a comprehensive report, The Future of Synthetics, charting a transformative roadmap toward a more sustainable future for synthetic fibers in the textile industry. Here’s a closer look at the key takeaways and actions. Key Findings: Textile-to-Textile Recycling Current Landscape: Recycled polyester usage rose to 14%…
We are Now Authorized for SFA Chain of Custody Standard ! We are pleased to announce that USB Certification has been authorized as a certification body under the Sustainable Fibre Alliance (SFA) Chain of Custody Standard. This standard is designed to ensure the integrity of fibre production processes, from raw material through to finished product,…
European Union : New ‘Green Claims’ Directive to Combat Greenwashing The European Union has been working on a comprehensive directive aimed at regulating ‘green claims,’ to curb misleading environmental marketing practices, commonly referred to as ‘greenwashing.’ The proposal aims to set strict rules for substantiating and communicating environmental claims, ensuring transparency for consumers. Background:The European…
Revision of GOTS Registration Fees Effective from 1 July 2024 The management of Global Standard gGmbH, in collaboration with the Global Standard Advisory Council, has decided to revise the GOTS fees. The adjustments, which will come into effect on 1 July 2024, aim to support the increasing scope of services provided by Global Standard for…
EU Commission Clarifies Market Placement Rules for PPE under B+C2 Conformity Assessment The European Commission has released a comprehensive guideline clarifying that personal protective equipment (PPE) in Category III following the B+C2 conformity assessment procedure must undergo the initial product check before being placed on the market. The guideline aligns with Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and…
Non-registered PPE providers failing BSIF tests BRITISH Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), non-member products alarming in quality checks The BSIF has alerted those responsible for procuring personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety products after recent tests on non-member products revealed the prevalence of substandard and hazardous items. Results of BSIF Tests Between December 2022 and December…
TÜRKAK’s Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) with the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has been expanded to include validation and verification fields. In this context, TÜRKAK’s MLA with IAF has been updated to cover ISO/IEC 17029, ISO 14065, ISO 14066, ISO 14064-3, and ISO 14064-1/2 standards. Accreditation activities in these areas are expected to make significant contributions…
USB Certification verified DeFacto’s cotton consumption for 2023 within the framework of Better Cotton rules. According to the Better Cotton Claims Framework V3.1, Better Cotton members who want to make claims about the impact created or the amount of Better Cotton used, or use the relevant Better Cotton logo on the product / e-commerce, must…
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