On October 4, 2023 the IOAS Accreditation Committee voted to lift the suspension of Hong Kong Organic Resource Centre Certification Ltd (HKORC)  for the accreditation of ISO/IEC 17065 (aquaculture) and IFOAM (aquaculture). Please see Hong Kong Organic Resource Centre Certification Ltd (HKORC)’s accreditation page on the IOAS website for details

Textile Exchange have updated their ASR-221-V2023.8 Calibration Log and the TE-201-V2023.5 Document List. The Calibration Log introduces an automatic 14-day consultation period applies for each calibration item after the first time it is published for certification bodies. Please follow see the documents for more details

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), in cooperation with the Hague-based UpRights Foundation, has launched the GOTS Due Diligence Handbook for Certified Entities. The Handbook underscores GOTS’s dedication to promoting human rights, social justice and environmental integrity. Clear Guidance for GOTS Certified Entities Based on Recognised International Standards The GOTS

On October 5th 2023, IOAS terminated Agrior Ltd.’s application for accreditation under the Global Organic Textiles Standard (GOTS). Any operations, certification bodies and authorities that were relying on this application for accreditation are asked to take note.

On 5 October 2023, IOAS terminated NASAA Certified Organic Pty. Ltd (known as NCO)’s application for accreditation and surveillance for ISO/IEC 17065:2012: Standard Regulation (EU) 2018/848 (EU Compliance). Any operations, certification bodies and authorities that were relying on this application for accreditation are asked to take note. NCO’s accreditation under

IOAS is inviting applications for a Business Director Assistant. The Business Director Assistant reports to the Business Director and is responsible for supporting the BD in all aspects of business administration. This is a full-time, remote, junior/mid-level role. Only those in CET/BST time zones may apply. To apply: Please submit

IOAS are pleased to confirm the appointment of  Katharina Schaus to the IOAS Accreditation Committee. Katharina is a sustainable textile expert with years of experience building certification systems, conducting audits, making certification decisions, and offering training and consultancy services to textile producers, traders, and retailers and certification bodies. Involved in

Textile Exchange’s Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix (PFMM) has been published and assesses the performance of different sustainability standards within material categories, across 80 qualitive and quantitative indicators. Standards systems are assessed across core impact areas, including Climate, Water, Chemicals, Land, Resource Use and Waste, Biodiversity, Human Rights, Animal Welfare,

Soil Association Certification Ltd. (known as SACL) of United Kingdom has voluntary withdrawn from its accreditation under the Textile Exchange accreditation program as of September 16th 2023. Any operations, certification bodies and authorities that relied on this accreditation are asked to take note. Soil Association Certification Ltd.’s accreditation under the

Textile Exchange has updated their list of banned organizations. The listed organizations may not be certified to any of the Textile Exchange standards for the duration of the ban. Expired bans are also listed so that they may be factored into CB risk assessments. ASR-225 List of Banned Organizations