The European Council has approved a proposal to delay the implementation of key sustainability reporting and due diligence rules. This includes the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Why the Delay? The EU Commission introduced the ‘stop-the-clock’ directive to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses, especially small and…
The apparel, leather, textile, and footwear industries have long struggled with inefficiencies in sustainability efforts due to fragmented initiatives and audits. A collaborative effort to overcome these challenges saw Cascale, Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), and ZDHC introducing groundbreaking initiatives: the Data Matrix and the Factory Improvement Journey. Together, these initiatives aim to create a standardized,…
Dates: October 13–17, 2025Location: Lisbon, Portugal 2025 marks the year of one of the most significant events in the textile industry: the 19th Textile Exchange Conference! This prestigious event will bring together all stakeholders in the textile sector for extensive discussions on sustainable materials and circular solutions. At the conference, accreditation bodies, certification bodies, and…
EN 15343 is a European standard that defines the traceability of recycled plastics and the conformity assessment of recycled content. This standard provides procedures to ensure the correct tracking and certification of recycled materials in products. EN 15343 ensures transparency at every stage of the recycling supply chain and regulates the quality assurance processes for…
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,…
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…
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