Organic Inspector Mentor Cohort Now Accepting Proposals

ACA and IOIA are seeking proposals from experienced Organic Inspectors to serve as mentors for newly trained inspectors and to track tasks completed during the job of mentoring. The mentors will be responsible for providing guidance, support, and training to new inspectors as they gain experience in the field and

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Textile Exchange has released its annual Material Change Insights Report

Textile Exchange has released its annual Material Change Insights Report, looking at the progress made by the fashion, textile, and apparel industry towards more sustainable materials sourcing. The report analyses data submitted by 424 companies – including brands, retailers, manufacturers and suppliers – through Textile Exchange’s Materials Benchmark for the

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IOAS HR Administrator job opportunity- full time remote working

IOAS is inviting applications for an HR Administrator. The HR Administrator reports to the Business Director and is responsible for IOAS’s HR Policies, documents and procedures, recruitment and on-boarding, performance management, personnel development and training and general HR administration and reporting. Requirements A Degree/Diploma in Human Resources is essential At

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AsureQuality Ltd sub scope “Groups” accreditation suspended for Textile Exchange Responsible Animal Fiber Standards

March 29, 2023, IOAS suspended the accreditation of AsureQuality Ltd. for Textile Exchange – Responsible Animal Fiber Standards (Responsible Wool Standard 2.2 (2021), Responsible Mohair Standard 1.2 (2021), Responsible Alpaca Standard 1.0 (2021)) for the specific sub scope “Groups”. AsureQuality Ltd remain accredited under the COR, IFOAM and Textile Exchange

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IOAS welcomes new Business Director Lauren Carlyle

Lauren began her career with a Bachelor of Business Science in economics and honours for her thesis in environmental marketing. Since then, Lauren has accumulated over 20 years management experience in finance, marketing and business development, recruitment and human resources, governance and operations across three continents: Asia, the UK and

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