Zara has completely renovated its Trafford Centre store in the United Kingdom, transforming a 32,291 m² space into a “high-tech store” concept that brings together fashion, technology, and above all, sustainability. The store’s design emphasizes energy efficiency, recycling infrastructure, and the use of environmentally friendly materials. Lighting is provided by low-consumption LED systems, while intelligent…
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) have merged under the umbrella of the Global Accreditation Cooperation (GlobalAC) with the aim of strengthening the global accreditation system and making it more comprehensive. With this merger, the legal entities of IAF and ILAC will cease to exist as of 1 January…
The USB Certification team visited the Texhibition Istanbul 2025 fair, held at the Istanbul Expo Center on September 10–12, 2025. Our team had the opportunity to observe the innovative and sustainable approaches of the Turkish textile sector and benefited from the inspiring experiences offered by the fair. Organized under the leadership of the Istanbul Textile…
USB Certification took part in the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) and International Apparel Federation (IAF) joint conference held on 24–25 October 2025 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Representing USB Certification, Hasnat KABIR, Country Manager for Bangladesh, attended the event. KABIR, met with key industry stakeholders and introduced USB Certification’s global certification activities and its initiatives supporting…
One of the most prestigious international events in the textile industry, the Textile Exchange Conference 2025, was held this year in Portugal from October 14 to 17. At this significant gathering that shapes the sustainable textile ecosystem, USB Certification took its place among global industry representatives. The conference brought together brands, supply chain partners, innovators,…
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…
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