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JB International Achieves BCI Good Cotton Certification
The Taiwan branch of JB International Co., Ltd. has achieved Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) certification, completing system setup and external verification to align its cotton sourcing with international sustainability requirements.
Italy Introduces Single Certification for Fashion To Boost Supply Chain Transparency
Italy’s annual bill for small and medium enterprises proposes a voluntary single certification of conformity for the fashion supply chain,
NATA Accreditation Can Help Australian Companies Meet France’s New Fast Fashion Law
France is introducing a new law to curb the environmental impact of fast fashion - low-cost, trend-driven clothing that is produced rapidly and often discarded after minimal use.
Australia Issues World-First Specification for Compostable Textiles
Standards Australia (SA) has published SA TS 5399:2025 – Compostable Natural Fibre Textiles, the first technical specification of its kind worldwide.
France Launches Voluntary Environmental Cost Label for Textile Products
France has introduced a new voluntary system for labeling the environmental cost of clothing, effective October 1, 2025.
APEC Workshop in Indonesia Strengthens SDoC Strategies for Textile Trade
The National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (BSN) hosted the APEC Workshop on Market Compliance Mechanism for Self-Declaration of Standard Compliance (SDoC) on
Hae Fa Textile Earns GRS 4.0 Certification for Sustainability
Hae Fa Textile has successfully obtained Global Recycled Standard (GRS) Version 4.0 certification, demonstrating its dedication to sustainable practices and responsible production.
CQC Supports Fujian's Textile Carbon Footprint Certification Pilot
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) was invited to participate in a seminar and conduct field inspections in Jinjiang, a city in Fujian Province, to support the region’s carbon footprint certification pilot for the textile industry.
Liqi Achieves Sustainability Milestone with ISCC PLUS Certification
Liqi Industrial Co., Ltd. has successfully obtained the ISCC PLUS certification, marking a significant advancement in its sustainability initiatives.
NIST Boosts Textile Recycling Efforts with Comprehensive NIR-SORT Database
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed the Near-Infrared Spectra of Origin-defined and Real-world Textiles (NIR-SORT), a free and downloadable database designed to improve textile sorting efficiency at recycling centers.
Korean Textile Industry Briefed on Global Eco-Friendly Certification Challenges
The Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and the Korea Federation of Textile Industries held a briefing on October 2, 2024,
Efforts in Sweden to Establish European Standard for Safer Clothing Production
The Swedish Consumers' Association aims to make clothing production safer.Global News
ISO/IEC 17021-1 Confirmation Keeps Certification Rules Stable
The International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has confirmed continuation of the current edition of ISO/IEC 17021-1,
Revised ISO 14024 Aims to Prevent Greenwashing in Ecolabel Programs
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the third edition of ISO 14024, revising requirements for ecolabel certification programs to improve verification of environmental claims and help prevent greenwashing,
Experts Sought for ISO TS 20008 Food Waste Measurement and Reporting Project
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started development of ISO/AWI TS 20008,
Joint ISO and IEC Team Releases Information Model for SMART Content
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released the first version of the IEC & ISO Information Model for SMART content,
GMP+ International Launches Feed Life Cycle Assessment Standard
The GMP+ International has launched the MI5.7 Feed Life Cycle Assessment LCA standard, introducing a harmonized method for calculating and communicating the environmental impact of feed products across the supply chain.
ISO 22367:2026 Revises Risk Management Guidance for Medical Laboratories
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22367:2026, a revised standard that provides medical laboratories with a structured approach to identifying, assessing, and controlling risks across laboratory activities and testing processes.
ISO 30134 Series KPIs Highlighted in New Data Center Energy and Water Whitepaper
A new whitepaper published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) explains how key performance indicators (KPIs) from the ISO/IEC 30134 series can be used to measure and report energy and water use in data centers.
CSQ Invites Comments on Cannabis EU GMP Certification Addendum
Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) has opened a public comment period for a new EU GMP certification addendum,
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Updates Prerequisite Programs And Aligns With GFSI 2024
The Foundation FSSC has released Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 food safety management system certification scheme, introducing updated prerequisite programs (PRPs) and aligning the scheme with the 2024 Global Food Safety Initiative requirements.
ISO Develops Carbon Credit Data Model Standard, Calls for Input
A new data model for carbon credit markets is being developed by ISO’s sustainable finance and financial services committees, with early input still open to stakeholders.
ISO 20022 Series Update Sets New Rules as Payment Systems Prepare for Implementation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published updated and new parts in the ISO 20022 series, as major payment systems advance their implementation of the standard on closely aligned timelines.
