Munich, Germany — June 9-11
We are proud to announce that our representatives, Mustafa Akyüz and Özlem Emirler Özsan, recently attended the Assurance Summit 2026. This comprehensive Textile Exchange Technical Training took place in Munich to align industry leaders on the latest certification standards and policies.
Summit Overview
The summit focused on providing certification bodies with critical updates to ensure the highest levels of trust and transparency in the textile industry. Key themes explored during the event included:
The Materials Matter Standard: Comprehensive overviews of the new standard's foundation, scope, claims, and transition policies.
Integrity and Traceability: Deep dives into managing integrity risks and executing robust material traceability verification.
Human Rights and Due Diligence: Updated guidance on human rights risk assessment tools and livelihood due diligence within the supply chain.
Recycling Transitions: Strategic insights into transitioning from the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) to the new Materials Matter framework.
By participating in the Assurance Summit 2026, ETKO reaffirms our commitment to staying at the forefront of certification standards and ensuring top-tier verification processes for our global partners.