News & Announcements

Latest developments from ETKO and the industry

July 23, 2026general

Discover Our Updated Corporate Introduction Presentation!

We are excited to announce the release of our new ETKO presentation!

July 22, 2026agriculture

"From Farm to Organic Certification": ETKO's Successful Training Event in Iran

Bandar Abbas, Iran – On July 15, 2026, ETKO was proudly represented at a specialized agricultural training session titled "From Farm to Organic…

July 14, 2026cosmetics

ETKO COSMOS and Directive (EU) 2024/825: A New Era in Organic Cosmetic Claims

Directive (EU) 2024/825 has been introduced to strengthen consumer protection against misleading commercial practices and greenwashing. This directive raises…

June 25, 2026cosmetics

EU Directive 2024/825 and Your COSMOS Certification: What Certified Partners Need to Know

As a complement to our previous regulatory updates, ETKO is sharing crucial details regarding the upcoming EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition…

June 22, 2026cosmetics

New EU Green Claims Rules: What Retailers Stocking COSMOS-Certified Products Need to Know

A new EU law, the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (Directive (EU) 2024/825, or ECGT Directive), will apply across Europe starting…

June 11, 2026textile

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.…

June 4, 2026textile

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…

June 3, 2026agriculture

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…

May 22, 2026cosmetics

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…

May 21, 2026agriculture

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…

May 15, 2026textile

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…

May 13, 2026textile

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.