82. Cotton Classificatiuon Course
4 February 2012
On 19th March, 2012 the Russian speaking 82nd Cotton Classification Course started. There are 3 participants from Turkmenistan and Russia. From the left: Roman Vexler – (Russia,...
UN Global Compact to launch fashion sector initiative
30 January 2012
In collaboration with Nordic Initiative Clean and Ethical (NICE) the United Nations Global Compact will expand its scope with a sector-specific initiative tailored to...
OEKO-TEX announces new test parameters
20 January 2012
Oeko-Tex has updated the applicable test criteria and limit values for testing textiles for harmful substances according for its Oeko-Tex Standard 100. The new...
World cotton area expected to decline
29 December 2011
Cotton plantings on Northern Hemisphere for the 2012/13 season will start in a few months. The sharp drop in cotton prices in the current...
ICAC: Defaults raise cotton value chain costs
10 December 2011
Record volatility in cotton prices during 2010/11 caused a surge in the number of contract defaults, disputes and arbitration cases. A record number of...
Guide “The Eu-Korea Free Trade Agreement In Practice”
1 November 2011
The European Commission DG Trade published today a handy guide entitled “The EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement in practice” to provide an overview of steps...