European Parliament: country-of-origin markings on non-EU goods
22 October 2010
Goods imported from outside the EU should clearly state their country of origin, to help consumers make informed choices, say MEPs. Parliament is proposing...
From the 69th Plenary Meeting of the ICAC -to put cotton facts straight
9 October 2010
During the 69th Plenary Meeting of the ICAC accentuated that despite the positive impacts of cotton and benefits to consumers, and despite current research...
Pakistan Asks USA and EU to Reduce Textile Tariffs
16 September 2010
In the aftermath of the worst flood in its history, Pakistan is once again asking theUSA and Europe to lower their import tariffs on...
Cotton prices at the beginning of the 2010/2011 season
13 September 2010
The current level of cotton prices may be compared to prices from the period of February – July 1995. In those times, a little...
At the break of cotton seasons 2009/2010 – 2010/2011
31 July 2010
The 2009/2010 season which finished on 31 July 2010, was characterised with a 6% drop of cotton production (22 mln tonnes), improving economic situation...
New Set of Universal Standards (USDA)
9 July 2010
On 2nd July, 2010 the Gdynia Cotton Association received from USDA, Memphis / U.S.A. Key-Set of Universal Standards for Color and Leaf of American Upland Cotton, with is...