The ‘A New Era in Supply Chain, Food Safety and Sustainability’ panel, organised in collaboration with USB Certification and IFS – International Featured Standards, was held in person at ByOtell. Moderated by Derya Büyükyıldırım, Food and Agriculture Certification Manager at USB Certification, the panel featured Ezgi Dedebaş Uğur, IFS Representative and Senior Quality Manager in…
On 1 August 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation and a call for evidence on the upcoming Circular Economy Act. This marks a key step in the impact assessment process, allowing the Commission to collect views from stakeholders and the general public. The main objective of the consultation is to identify barriers and…
Textile Exchange has published its Materials Market Report 2025, revealing the rise in raw material production and the growing role of certified fibers in the global textile industry. According to the report, global fiber production, which stood at around 125 million tons in 2023, increased to 132 million tons in 2024—more than doubling since the…
The European Union has officially adopted the long-debated Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law. The new regulation requires brands, retailers, and online sellers to cover the costs of collecting, sorting, and recycling clothing, footwear, and household textiles once they are discarded by consumers. After publication in the EU’s Official Journal, member states will have 20 months…
One of the most important international gatherings in the textile sector, the Textile Exchange Conference 2025, will be held this year from October 13–17 at the Lisbon Congress Center, Portugal. The conference brings together brands, supply chain partners, innovators, farmers, academics, and non-profit organizations for collective learning and knowledge sharing. This year’s theme, “Changing Landscapes,”…
One of the most significant gatherings of India’s textile and apparel industry, Textile Fairs India took place between September 25–27, 2025 in Tripura. The fair brought together national and international companies, showcasing the latest technologies and sustainable practices in yarns, fabrics, garments, and accessories. With the participation of our India Country Office, USB Certification proudly…
On September 29, 2025, at the “Next-Generation Leadership: Transformation with AI” webinar organized by TÜRKONFED, USB Certification Founder & CEO Nesrin SERİN participated as a speaker in the “Success Stories” session. In this inspiring session, Nesrin Serin shared how we use technology not just as a tool but as a strategic lever, the contributions of…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is taking an important step to increase sustainability in agricultural production and to monitor chemical pesticide use more effectively. The Ministry aims to record the use of plant protection products by implementing a digital tracking system called B-Prescription. With this new application, farmers will now plan in advance which…
The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is implementing a significant regulation that reshapes labelling standards for alcoholic beverages. Under the new regulation, alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of more than 1.15% must carry a comprehensive energy declaration, including information such as the energy value per serving and per 100 ml, serving size, number…
The Organic Food Forum, one of the most important meeting points for the organic food sector in Europe, will be held again in Brussels on 27 November 2025. Hosted by IFOAM Organics Europe, this prestigious event will open its doors for the second time this year. It will provide a unique environment for knowledge sharing…
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