The Era of Transparency in Fashion Supply Chains: GRI’s Textile and Apparel Sector Standard
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has launched a global consultation process for a new Sector Standard to increase transparency in one of the world’s most complex and influential industries: textiles and apparel. This draft standard targets all organizations in the production and retail of textiles, apparel, footwear and jewelry. The main objective is to enable
Global Accreditation Revolution IAF and ILAC Unite Under One Roof
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) have decided to join forces in a historic step for the global accreditation community. The two giant organizations will act as a single umbrella organization under the umbrella of Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (GAC), which will be operational as of January 1, 2026.
Critical Update for Testing Laboratories: TURKAK R20.02 Guide Revised
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has comprehensively updated R20.02 Guidelines for the Estimation of Measurement Uncertainty in Test/Analysis Results, which is of vital importance for accredited testing and analysis laboratories, with Revision 02 as of 02.10.2025. This revision aims to reinforce laboratories’ compliance with international standards and best metrological practices. Among the main innovations of
