IOAS is inviting applications for a Marketing and Communications Manager. The Marcomms Manager reports to the Business Director and is responsible for all aspects of marketing and communication at IOAS in line with our vision, mission, organizational goals and objectives. This is a remote, mid-level role. Only those in CET/BST/CAT

The latest Materials Market Report 2023 – which includes materials produced for the fashion, textile, and apparel industry as well as for other industries is now available : Global fiber production per person has increased from 8.3 kilograms in 1975 to 14.6 kilograms per person in 2022. Polyester production volumes

ETrackit, the Textile Exchange electronic traceability system, is now commercially available for the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and Recycled Content Standard (RCS), Its goal is to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while also providing brands with the verified data they need to make confident product claims. The system works

With a final push for the year to keep our Assessors at the top of their game, we are conducting the last of this year’s training sessions during December to ensure our competence is maintained: IOAS textile training – GOTS scope 4 IOAS Training – GOTS scope 1-2-3 IOAS Technical

Roger Blobaum, USA – 1929 to 2023 We recently received the sad news that Roger Blobaum, long serving Board member of IOAS and many other non-profits in the USA, committed to organic agriculture has passed away. Roger was a foundation of knowledge and integrity during the first 15 years of

An updated version of the complied EU Commission responses to frequently asked questions related to organic production and certification and the provisions of Regulation (EU) No 2018/848 and its secondary legislation has been published. The document can be downloaded from the European Union website here.

Zenith Certifications Pvt Ltd of India has recently applied to the IOAS for accreditation under the ISO/IEC 17065 (EU) 2018/848 compliance  and Canada Organic Regime (COR) schemes. Zenith Certifications Pvt Ltd The IOAS publicize these applications to increase accreditation transparency. If you would like to comment on the performance of

IOAS (a signatory of the IAF MLA for the main scope ISO/IEC 17065) is currently attending the 2023 IAF-ILAC Joint Annual Meetings being held from 06-15 November in Montreal, Canada. The International Accreditation Forum (IAF)  was established with a mission: to support harmonization of accreditation requirements, programs and procedures worldwide;

The Organic Food Chain Pty. Ltd. has voluntarily transferred its accreditation under the ISO/IEC 17065- National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce accreditation program to JAS-ANZ, the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand as of 14 November 2023. Any operations, certification bodies and authorities that relied on this