News & Announcements

Latest developments from ETKO and the industry

ETKO Participates in the Textile Exchange Assurance Summit 2026
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ETKO Participates in the Textile Exchange Assurance Summit 2026

ETKO Certification Body is proud to announce that our representatives, Mustafa Akyüz and Özlem Emirler Özsan, recently attended the Assurance Summit 2026.…

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Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) Joins Global ACI to Strengthen Certification Oversight
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Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) Joins Global ACI to Strengthen Certification Oversight

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has officially joined Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) as a Stakeholder Member, taking a major…

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A Milestone in Certification: IOAS Accredits First Regenerative Programme Under ISO/IEC 17065
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A Milestone in Certification: IOAS Accredits First Regenerative Programme Under ISO/IEC 17065

A significant development has reshaped the landscape of the certification industry. The International Organic Accreditation Service (IOAS) recently announced…

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Navigating the EU's New Sustainability Rules: Important Update for ETKO COSMOS Members
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Navigating the EU's New Sustainability Rules: Important Update for ETKO COSMOS Members

The regulatory landscape for cosmetic marketing and environmental claims in the European Union is undergoing a significant transformation. With new EU…

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New Food Regulation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry: "Novel Foods Regulation" Enters into Force
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New Food Regulation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry: "Novel Foods Regulation" Enters into Force

The "Turkish Food Codex Novel Foods Regulation" and its corresponding application communiqué, prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, have been…

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Our ETKO Uzbekistan Team at TextileExpo Uzbekistan 2026
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Our ETKO Uzbekistan Team at TextileExpo Uzbekistan 2026

Our ETKO Uzbekistan Office team attended TextileExpo Uzbekistan 2026, held in Tashkent from 13–15 May, closely following the latest industry innovations and…

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ETKO Attended the Digital Product Passport (DPP) Presentation at the Aegean Textile & Apparel Suppliers Meeting
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ETKO Attended the Digital Product Passport (DPP) Presentation at the Aegean Textile & Apparel Suppliers Meeting

The ETKO team attended the Aegean Textile & Apparel Suppliers Meeting organized by Aegean Clothing Manufacturers Association on May 13.

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ETKO Participated in Beauty Istanbul Cosmetics Fair
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ETKO Participated in Beauty Istanbul Cosmetics Fair

As ETKO we were pleased to take part in the Beauty Istanbul Cosmetics Fair held on May 8. Internationally accredited inspection and certification services in…

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Rising Rainfall Brings Hope for Agriculture in Türkiye
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Rising Rainfall Brings Hope for Agriculture in Türkiye

During the October-April period of the 2025-2026 water/agricultural year, rainfall across Türkiye increased by up to 75% compared to the same period last year.

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Turkish Towels and ETKO Cooperation on Traceability and Certification
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Turkish Towels and ETKO Cooperation on Traceability and Certification

The Turkish Towels initiative, established by the Denizli Exporters’ Association (DENİB), and ETKO have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening…

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ETKO Hosts SA8000 Social Accountability Training in Partnership with SAI
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ETKO Hosts SA8000 Social Accountability Training in Partnership with SAI

ETKO is proud to announce the successful completion of the SA8000 Standard Social Accountability Training, held from March 30th to April 3rd in Izmir, in…

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ETKO Participates in Afyon Small Ruminant Producers Summit
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ETKO Participates in Afyon Small Ruminant Producers Summit

ETKO continues to strengthen its active role in sustainable agriculture and livestock production. Internationally accredited inspection and certification…

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