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31 January 2012
UN Global Compact to launch fashion sector initiative
In collaboration with Nordic Initiative Clean and Ethical (NICE) the United Nations Global Compact will expand its scope with a sector-specific initiative tailored to fit
20 January 2012
OEKO-TEX announces new test parameters
Oeko-Tex has updated the applicable test criteria and limit values for testing textiles for harmful substances according for its Oeko-Tex Standard 100. The new requirements,
29 December 2011
World cotton area expected to decline
Cotton plantings on Northern Hemisphere for the 2012/13 season will start in a few months. The sharp drop in cotton prices in the current season
10 December 2011
ICAC: Defaults raise cotton value chain costs
Record volatility in cotton prices during 2010/11 caused a surge in the number of contract defaults, disputes and arbitration cases. A record number of disputes
2 December 2011
The change of the date of the General Assembly of the GCA Members
The Presidium of the GCA Board of Directors at the meeting held on November 28, 2011 in Gdynia passed the resolution on the change of
28 November 2011
China aims to leap forward on eco-textiles
As part of its plan for sustainable growth in its textile sector, China will focus on ‘quality rather than quantity’, according to Mr Sun Ruizhe,
2 November 2011
Guide "The Eu-Korea Free Trade Agreement In Practice"
The European Commission DG Trade published today a handy guide entitled "The EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement in practice" to provide an overview of steps that
24 October 2011
"International Cotton Association Annual Trade Event"
From the left:
Antonio Esteve –ICA First Vice President ( ECOM Cotton Group)
Mrs Galina Fisher – Editor, Cotton Outlook
Ray Butler – President, International Cotton
28 September 2011
REACH: 20 NEW POTENTIAL SVHC
On Aug 29-2011, a new list containing 20 potential Substances of Very High Concerns (SVHC) for consultation was published by the European Chemical Agency (ECHA).
22 September 2011
VII International Uzbek Cotton & Textile Fair
VII International Uzbek Cotton & Textile Fair
Tashkent, October 12 – 13, 2011
The Cotton & Textile Fair and the Conference organized by the Government of the
13 September 2011
Z. Roskwitalski was elected Chairman of the IFCP
Mr. Zbigniew Roskwitalski was elected Chairman of the International Forum for Cotton Promotion (IFCP) at the Annual Business Meeting of the membership held in Buenos
8 September 2011
Changes in GSP Regime
Although the European Commission, after sharp reactions of the third countries on the WTO forum and of the European industry within the European Union itself,
11 August 2011
India: removed cap on cotton export
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade today issued Notification No. 62 (RE-2010/2009-2014). Vide this notification. DGFT has removed quantitative restriction on exports on cotton from
21 July 2011
WTO: DECISION AGAINST EU ANTY-DUMPING DUTIES
WTO CONFIRMS DECISION AGAINST EU PRACTICES REGARDING NON-MARKET ECONOMIES
WTO Appellate Body issued July 15, 2011 a final ruling overturning the EU’s practice of applying
11 July 2011
Fibre and yarn chapter at ITMA 2011
The new fibre and yarn chapter was launched in October last year as part of ITMA’s ongoing efforts to serve the changing needs of global
2 July 2011
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Public Consultation on the evaluation of EU Trade Defense Instruments
On behalf of the European Commission's DG Trade we are currently evaluating EU trade defence instruments.
24 June 2011
EUROCOTON 51st General Assembly
The 51st EUROCOTON General Assembly was held on 7-8 June 2011 in Brussels. It was accompanied by the Open Session which undertook several questions, especially
14 May 2011
European Parliament: trade preference measures for Pakistan
The European Parliament adopted (at first reading) on 10 May 2011 in Plenary meeting the amendments introduced earlier by the INTA Committee to the European
10 April 2011
Fraudulent GOTS Certificate Discovered
International Working Group on Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) informed of a case where a forged certificate has been found from a company in China
1 April 2011
India: Export restrictions on cotton yarn lifted!
Indian Government has decided to lift all Export Restrictions on Cotton Yarn as of today (1st April, 2011). The contracts will still be subject to
24 March 2011
India: Export Restrictions
During 5th Asian Textile Conference organized by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry, EU Commission Delegation and Euratex had meetings with the Joint Secretary of
22 February 2011
Natural Fibre Pavilion at ITMA
The world’s largest Textile Machinery Exhibition ITMA which is taking place from 22 – 29 September 2011 in Barcelona, has added a new exhibition chapter
1 February 2011
Agreement: ITMA-Gdynia Cotton Association
The Gdynia Cotton Association concluded the agreement on supporting the ITMA 2011 Exhibition which will be held in Barcelona on September 22 – 29, 2011.
The
15 January 2011
Dunavant Enterprises repositions as logistics leader
Dunavant Enterprises Inc., formerly one of the world’s largest cotton merchandizers for more than 50 years, has announced the expansion of its global logistics division
14 January 2011
BARCELONA: ITMA2011
Held every four years since 1951, ITMA is the world’s largest international textile and garment machinery exhibition. In 2007, thousands of potential buyers attended the
7 January 2011
Fashion Shanghai 2011
17th Shanghai International Clothing & Textile Expo will be held on March 9-11, 2011 in Shanghai New International Expo Center. Fashion Shanghai brings together apparel/fabric/trims
20 December 2010
EU: customs-security data-electronic declarations
As of the 1rst January 2011 all the traders implicated in customs transactions and international logistics will be compelled to provide EU Customs Authorities security
13 December 2010
The new EU GSP rules of origin for the LDC Countries
The new EU GSP rules of origin applicable as from the beginning of next year (see Commission Regulation 1063/2010 adopted by the Commission College of
2 December 2010
Waiver for Pakistan – current status
The WTO Council for Trade in Goods (on ist meeting on 30 November 2010) did not conclude in favour of the EU proposal for a
18 November 2010
Chinese fraud
Senate Finance trade subcommittee chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore) revealed yesterday that his staff has uncovered evidence that Chinese companies are committing customs fraud in order
29 October 2010
NCTO and EUROCOTON: A JOINT LETTER TO GOVERNMENTS OF EU COUNTRIES, USA, TURKEY AND MEXICO
"Dear Sirs:
As representatives for over one million textile workers, we are writing to ask the governments of the European Union, Mexico, Turkey and the
28 October 2010
GUIDE FOR EU EXPORTERS AFFECTED BY TRADE INVESTIGATIONS ABROAD
At the EC webpage http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/press/index.cfm?id=628 you may find the link for DG Trade’s Guide aimed at helping EU Exporters affected by Trade Investigations in Third
22 October 2010
European Parliament: country-of-origin markings on non-EU goods
Goods imported from outside the EU should clearly state their country of origin, to help consumers make informed choices, say MEPs. Parliament is proposing to
9 October 2010
From the 69th Plenary Meeting of the ICAC -to put cotton facts straight
During the 69th Plenary Meeting of the ICAC accentuated that despite the positive impacts of cotton and benefits to consumers, and despite current research data,
25 September 2010
Pakistan: results of the EU Council meeting
As it was expected we could not avoid a political declaration to grant immediately trade concessions to Pakistan. This will be done trough a reduction
16 September 2010
Pakistan Asks USA and EU to Reduce Textile Tariffs
In the aftermath of the worst flood in its history, Pakistan is once again asking theUSA and Europe to lower their import tariffs on textile
14 September 2010
Cotton prices at the beginning of the 2010/2011 season
The current level of cotton prices may be compared to prices from the period of February – July 1995. In those times, a little smaller
13 September 2010
EU: large-scale clothing origin scam unearthed
According to report from European Union (EU) anti-fraud agency OLAF, investigators have recouped EUR 30 million from a Chinese clothes rules of origin export scam,
1 August 2010
At the break of cotton seasons 2009/2010 – 2010/2011
The 2009/2010 season which finished on 31 July 2010, was characterised with a 6% drop of cotton production (22 mln tonnes), improving economic situation in
9 July 2010
New Set of Universal Standards (USDA)
On 2nd July, 2010 the Gdynia Cotton Association received from USDA, Memphis / U.S.A. Key-Set of Universal Standards for Color and Leaf of American
3 July 2010
Customs Union between Belarus, Russia and Kazakhstan
Customs Union between Belarus, Russia and Kazakhstan
1/07/2010- Common External Boarders & Common Customs Code
As from the 1rst of July a Common Customs Code will
2 July 2010
Mr Alois Schonberger elected Vice President of Eurocoton
On 18 June 2010 in Istambul, Turkey, during the EUROCOTON General Assembly Mr Alois Schőnberger was elected the new EUROCOTON Vice President. (EUROCOTON - European
1 July 2010
Bremen Cotton Exchange Elects New Presidency
, June 24, 2010. The Bremen Cotton Exchange held its 136th ordinary General Assembly in its 1386th fiscal year on June 24, 2010. The General
30 June 2010
Poland: Report on controls of textile products
As it follows from the Office of Competition and Consumers' Protection report on controls carried out by Trade Surveyors various irregularities were exposed in 1455
29 June 2010
ICAC opens registration for two major industry events
Registration is now open for the International Cotton Advisory Committee’s 69th Plenary Meeting, which will be held at the Overton Hotel and Conference Center in
10 June 2010
Anti-dumping duties on imports of polyester filament yarn from China
Following to the European Commission Anti-Dumping Investigation on Imports of Polyester Industrial Filament Yarn coming from China, South Korea and Taiwan, the Commission has decided
10 June 2010
Teijin Fibers – Osaka: Cationic-Dyeable Polyester
Cationic-dyeable polyester fibre is a special polyester fibre that can be dyed at ambient temperature and pressure (unlike ordinary polyester fibres), and can also offer
25 May 2010
The 69th General Assembly Of The Gdynia Cotton Association Members
On 21 May 2010, in Gdynia The 69th Ordinary General Assembly of the Gdynia Cotton Association Members was held.
In the course of the session
12 May 2010
Protest of Indian cotton producers
Indian ginners and cotton producers have started to protest against the export restrictions, which have resulted in a decline of domestic prices of Indian raw
30 April 2010
Anti-dumping duties on of fabrics of polyester from China -will expiry?
Notice of the impending expiry of the anti-dumping duties on imports of finished fabrics of polyester filament from China
The Notice of the impending Expiry was
13 April 2010
“DISCOVER NATURAL FIBRES INITIATIVE” FOUNDED
The United Nations General Assembly declared 2009 to be the International Year of Natural Fibers.. The main intent of the International Year of Natural Fibres
10 April 2010
New rules to boost EU Eco label
New European legislation has come into force which aims to significantly increase the number of product groups covered by its Eco-Flower labelling programme.
The regulation
24 February 2010
Organic cotton production grows
According to a new report from Organic Exchange (OE) -global organic cotton production rose by 20% in 2009 to the level of 175,113 metric tons
12 February 2010
Oeko-Tex introduces new test criteria
The Oeko-Tex Association has revised and expanded the test criteria, limits and by-laws applicable to products seeking certification under Oeko-Tex Standard 100. The Oeko-Tex certificate
4 February 2010
China think tank calls for one-off 10% rise in yuan
Now is a good time to reform the yuan exchange-rate mechanism and allow a one-off 10% appreciation in the Chinese currency against the U.S. dollar,
18 January 2010
Laboratory of the GCA
In December 2009, the Laboratory of the Gdynia Cotton Association was equipped with the USTER TENSORAPID yarn strength tester.
The instrument was successfully installed and put
13 January 2010
China - Southeast Asia free trade zone
Since 1st January, 2010, China and 10 Southeast Asian nations created the world’s third-largest free trade area. While many industries are eager for tariffs to
12 January 2010
Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2010
In the second edition of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide there are many updates to over 35 different eco-textile labels, organic standards and certifying organizations. The
12 November 2009
Mostly of China's cotton-spinning mills - unprofitable
One third of China's cotton-spinning industry revealed 96.7 percent of total profits for the whole industry, indicating that most cotton spinning companies are currently unprofitable.
23 October 2009
EU-CHINA STANDARDS INFORMATION PLATFORM
The EU-China Standards Information Platform , in the form of a website, funded mainly by the EU and the EFTA, has been officially launched. Information
23 October 2009
CRISIS: EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK LOANS FOR SME’S
The EIB has recently modernised its website on which there are dedicated pages on the efforts carried out to support SMEs financing.
Please find below
17 September 2009
GCA Board of Directors Meeting
GCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
September, 2th, 2009 - Gdynia
On 2 September 2009 – a day prior to the 10th International Cotton Conference, The Gdynia
16 September 2009
European Globalisation Adjustment Fund
14 September 2009
IFCP Elects Officers
68TH PLENARY MEETING OF THE
INTERNATIONAL COTTON ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Cape Town, South Africa, 6-11 September 2009
IFCP Elects Officers at ICAC Plenary Meeting in Cape Town
10 August 2009
Summary of the finished 2008/2009 season
I. Summary of the finished 2008/2009 season
In the 2008/2009 season ended on 31 July, the aftermath of the global recession was well visible. For the
8 July 2009
China stirs economy
Risking the ire of the trading partners, the Chinese government has quietly started adopting policies aimed at encouraging exports while curbing imports, even though China,
8 July 2009
Indonesia Import Requirements
The Indonesian Authorities have decided to implement of the restrictive Import Provisions at the end of 2008. The decision met with the protests of the
7 July 2009
General Assembly of the Bremen Cotton Exchange
During the General Assembly of the Bremen Cotton Exchange on 25th June, 2009 the members re-elected Mr Lűder Vollers (Berthold Vollers GmbH) and newly elected
23 June 2009
China REACH: earlier than expected
On 21 May 2009 the Ministry of Environment Protection of China launched the closed inter-ministries consultation on the proposed amendments to the Measures on the
22 June 2009
Ecuador: restrictive measures on imports - WTO consultations
adopted the restrictive measures on the basis of a deficit in its Balance of Payments. These restrictive measures were also targeting the Textile and Clothing
21 June 2009
FTA negotiation with Korea- current status
It was expected that an Agreement was about to be reached. However some sectors and member states made clear to the EU Commission they were
10 June 2009
China cuts customs fees on textile exports
China is cutting customs inspection fees on textile exports this year in a move to help the sector, which is a big provider of jobs.
4 June 2009
The 68th General Assembly of the GCA
On the 22nd of May 2009, w Sopot, hotel SEDAN the 68th Electing-Reporting General Assembly of Members was held.
During the meeting the new GCA
8 April 2009
Crisis: companies’ access to finance
CRISIS: COMPANIES’ ACCESS TO FINANCE:
CALL FOR A EUROPEAN ACTION PLAN BY BUSINESSEUROPE
In March 2009 Businesseurope published a report on “Companies’ access to finance:
2 April 2009
The Chinese VAT refund up to 16%
Ministry of Finance and State Administration of Taxation of China announced on March, 30 (Source: website www.mof.gov.cn ) a forth raise of China’s export tax
2 April 2009
NAMA Negotiations
Beginning of February, few manufacturing industry associations: ACEA (Automobile), Businesseurope, CEFIC (Chemicals), CEPI (Paper), EFPIA (Pharmaceuticals), EUROMETAUX (non ferrous metal), ORGALIME (machinery) & EURATEX (Textiles)
2 April 2009
Peruvian safeguard investigation
The Peruvian authorities have initiated the safeguard investigation concerning the Cotton Yarns, HS codes 5204 and 5206 (erga omnes). The investigation has been started on
6 February 2009
Brazi: the re-introduction of the import licence
Brazi: the re-introduction of the import licence dismissed by the Brasilian President. Market access for European importers – support of Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry
6 February 2009
Anti-dumping actions
ANTI-DUMPING ACTIONS ON WORLD YARN MARKET
Number of anti-dumping investigations were launched by emerging countries yarn imports from low-cost suppliers. China is the main target
21 January 2009
The launch of The International Year Of Natural Fibres
The official launch of The International Year Of Natural Fibres 2009 (IYNF) will take place on 22nd January, 2009 at the UN Food and Agriculture
21 January 2009
OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100: new criteria
OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100: NEW CRITERIA UPDATED
The Oeko-Tex Association has announced new changes to the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 with immediate effect including changes to
3 January 2009
USA - Program to Aid Domestic Textile Manufacturers
USA: USDA Initiates Program to Aid Domestic Textile Manufacturers.
Under terms of the 2008 farm bill, U.S. textile manufacturers can now sign up for the Economic
10 December 2008
Turkey – safeguard defınıtıve measures on cotton yarns
Turkish investigating authorities have concluded the safeguard investigation concerning the imports of “Cotton Yarns” which was launched on 23 May 2008.The definite measures were imposed
10 December 2008
World cotton market – December 2008
Said to be the worst since 75 years, financial crisis and the world economy slow-down accompanying it have a clear, negative impact on the world
7 November 2008
81st Cotton Classification Course
On 7th October, 2008 the English and Russian speaking 81st Cotton Classification Course finished. There were 3 participants from India, Poland and Tajikistan
From the
24 October 2008
Cotton Survey 2008
New Test Series of Bremen Cotton Exchange Reconfirms:
Raw Cotton Samples Pollutant-Free
The current survey of the Bremen Cotton Exchange confirms that raw cotton from the 2008/09
17 October 2008
Financial crisis has dictated the direction of raw cotton prices
The global financial crisis has dictated the direction of raw cotton prices last weeks. New York December futures are18 percent lower than a month earlier
17 October 2008
Turkey: support for the textile sector
The Turkish government has prepared its action plan to provide support for the textile, ready-to-wear and leather sectors and included 28 additional measures drafted to
9 October 2008
Pakistan government approves aid package fot textile sector
The Pakistan government has approved an aid package of 12 billion rupees (160 million USD) for the country’s textile industry, which is approximately one-fourth of
9 September 2008
Meeting in Gdynia
On 04 – 05 September 2008, the meeting of cotton experts and laboratories’ representatives was held in GCA. The new Universal Standards for Colour and
9 September 2008
Turkey – safeguard on cotton yarns
Foreign Trade Administration in Turkey has concluded the Safeguard investigation on cotton yarns and advised the Turkish Council of Ministers to take the following definitive
22 July 2008
Chinese import to the EU market
Chinese import to the EU market under the double –checking system 2008.
Statistics January - April 2008 (Eurostat data)
2008 levels which trigger consultations with China in
22 July 2008
Benoit Hacot As New President Of Eurocoton
THE EUROPEAN COTTON TEXTILES INDUSTRIALISTS HAVE ELECTED
BENOIT HACOT AS NEW PRESIDENT OF EUROCOTON
On the occasion of Eurocoton's last General Assembly, held on 5th
22 July 2008
China plans to increase export tax discount
PLANS TO INCREASE EXPORT TAX DISCOUNT
China plans to increase export tax discount to boost textile exports after a slight growth of only 1.1 per cent
21 June 2008
27th UNIVERSAL COTTON STANDARDS CONFERENCE - Memphis 2005
On June 11-13th, 2008 in Memphis (USA) the 28th Triennial Universal Cotton Standards Conference was held by the United States Department of Agriculture. In this
19 June 2008
The Gdynia Cotton Association General Assembly
The Gdynia Cotton Association General Assembly, on the 5th of June 2008 was dealing mainly with the questions of introducing the changes in the GCA
2 June 2008
List of the licences issued by the GCA to Polish companies
List of the licences
issued by the Gdynia Cotton Association to Polish companies:
License number
License date
Company name / address
1/2007
14.03.2007
Przędzalnia “ZAWIERCIE” S.A.
Ul. Obrońców Poczty Gdańskiej
15 April 2008
Chinese Cotton Textile Firms Feel Squeeze
Rising costs and an appreciation of the yuan are squeezing Chinese cotton textile companies, making nearly half of them want to quit, a new industry
12 March 2008
Eurocoton-Debate-Cracov, Poland
European committee on cotton and allied textile industries
Invite to
CONFERENCE - DEBATE
With participation of
the representatives of the European Commission and Polish Ministry of Economy
12 March 2008
Chinatown
England’s North-west is set to become a major European centre for trade with China after ambitious plans for a £125million textile manufacturing hub were unveiled
25 February 2008
Seminar - (CFC/ICAC/33 CSITC)
In February 2008, the Gdynia Cotton Association held the seminar being the 1st stage of the programme "Commercial Standardisation of Instrument Testing of Cotton for
24 February 2008
Trade defence reshuffle
While the EU is split over the reform of its trade defence instrument (TDI), the European Commission's unit in charge of that sensitive file is
24 January 2008
Marek Dominiak - a new President of the Gdynia Cotton Association
On the 11th of January 2008, The Board of Directors of the Gdynia Cotton Association elected the new President of the Board of Directors -
24 January 2008
John Beck Resigns As ICA Director General
John Beck, the Director General of the International Cotton Association (ICA) as well as the Committee for International Cooperation between Cotton Associations, has resigned. In
4 January 2008
MEPs concerned about textile sector
MEPs concerned about textile sector and call for better access conditions Industry - 13-12-2007
In adopting a joint resolution on the future of the
20 December 2007
THE LIMITATIONS ON TEXTILE IMPORTS FROM CHINA ARE TO VANISH
On 13 December, European Parliament passed in Strassbourg the resolution on cancellation in the coming year of limits for textiles’ imports from China. Since 2005,
10 December 2007
EU slams China over WTO silence on government subsidy dimensions
The European Union has hit out against China for failing to provide information to the World Trade Organization on the extent of government subsidies for
8 December 2007
Unique seminar on EU trade defence
Competitiveness in a global economy- A challenge to trade discipline?
At a unique seminar held today in Brussels – 16 major European manufacturing sectors*, 4 national
6 December 2007
Industry export rise led by china, despite quotas
Asia's emerging economies, led by powerhouse China and strong players India and Indonesia, posted solid gains in textiles and apparel exports last year, a World
23 November 2007
Meeting of cotton experts and laboratories’ representatives
On 22 – 23 November 2007, the meeting of cotton experts and laboratories’ representatives was held in GCA. The new Universal Standards for Colour and
12 October 2007
Brazil forced Mercosur to raise duty tariffs
Following several months of and pressure from the EC Commission to avoid any move as announced by the Brazilian government, the Mercosur Common Market Council
12 October 2007
International Cotton Conference and Cotton Fair in Uzbekistan
The 4th International Cotton Conference took place on September 17th in the Intercontinental Hotel, Tashkent. Despite the postponement of the event by a week, a
12 October 2007
China 2008: double checking system
On 9th October the Textile Committee accepted the Commission draft proposal negotiated with the Chinese administration in favour of implementing a double-checking system for the
14 September 2007
9th International Cotton Conference - finished
9th International Cotton Conference - finished.
Generally, during the 2 days of the Conference, the lecturers from 6 countries made 21 presentations. The Conference was
12 September 2007
Cotton Association of India
At the Extra-ordinary General Meeting of East India Cotton Association held on 30th April 2007, it was decided by the members to change the name
4 September 2007
80th Cotton Classification Course started
On 03 September, 2007 the English and Russian speaking 80th Cotton Classification Course started. There are 5 participants from Benin, Egypt, India and Turkmenistan.
Alfiya Sypayeva
28 August 2007
Chinese blankets are being withdrawn from the market
In Australia and New Zealand Chinese blankets are being withdrawn from the market
After stating too high level of formaldehyde harmful for health in Chinese blankets,
28 August 2007
Tackling counterfeiting and design piracy
As European figures show a huge increase in the seizures of fake branded clothing, Fashion Business International is joining with the ASBCI to present a
17 August 2007
China is slowly releasing domestic cotton stocks
According to a source close to Cotton International, China is slowly releasing domestic cotton to the country's mills in measured doses so the price remains
1 August 2007
New standards in the GCA
Last week, the GCA received from the USDA a new set of Universal Standards for Colour and Leaf of American Upland Cotton. These standards are
23 July 2007
India - organic pushed; cotton area climbs further
According to the Times of India, the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is making moves to shift towards organic production. State leaders hope to use
23 July 2007
Lake pollution could hit deliveries
Apparel retailers and brands got a stark reminder that sourcing textiles in China can be a tricky business after an appalling lack of concern for
29 June 2007
Brussels accused of secret trade shift
Mandelson denies cut in anti-dumping defense
Ten industry groups complain to Barroso
European companies are being-exposed to cut-price dumping by foreign rivals because of a secret
29 June 2007
European Ombudsman
European Ombudsman, Mr Nikiforos Diamandouros informs the European Commission’s consultative bodies, as well as civil society organisations of their right to submit complaints to Ombudsman
29 June 2007
U.S. and EU Textile Industries Call for Real Market Access for U.S. and EU Workers
and EU Textile Industries Call for Real Market Access for U.S. and EU Workers
Oppose Industry Sell-Outs to Protectionist Countries that Could Cost Hundreds of Thousands
29 June 2007
India Challenging For No. 2
Despite global cotton stocks that could be the tightest of the past decade, almost no net growth is expected in world cotton production in 2007/08.
29 June 2007
Doha On Its Deathbed?
Doha Round negotiations again stalled last week, with representatives from Brazil and India walking out of talks with the EU and US in Potsdam, Germany.
16 June 2007
Vietnam Enters Top 10 In Textiles
Vietnam has become one of the top 10 exporters of garments and textiles globally with USD 5.8 billion in export value in 2006. The country
28 May 2007
66th GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE GCA MEMBERS
On 25 May 2007, in Gdańsk, the 66th Ordinary Reporting-Electing General Assembly of the GCA members was held. In the course of the session the
29 April 2007
Cognis nanotech for cotton UV protection
Belfasun – a nanotechnology-based UV protection system for cotton fabrics – was introduced by Cognis at the first International Active Textiles Symposium earlier this week
23 April 2007
THE MEETING OF COTTON EXPERTS AND HEADS OF THE MEMBERSHIP COMPANIES' LABORATORIES
On 19 - 20 April 2007, in the GCA Cotton House, the meeting of cotton experts and heads of the member companies' laboratories was held.
5 April 2007
USA CONGRESS EYES CHINA TRADE ACTION
In control of the legislative agenda for the first time since President Bush took office six years ago, Democrats are working to build a consensus
5 April 2007
COUNTERVAILING IMPORT DUTIES ON CHINESE GOODS
The American administration, facing heavy pressure to deal with soaring trade deficits, decided to impose economic sanctions against China to protect American paper producers from
23 March 2007
NEW EU APPROACH ON DUMPING
BRUSSELS, March 5 (Reuters) - European trade officials seem to be taking a softer line on the use of anti-dumping measures in a shift that
12 March 2007
TEXTILE FIBRE OUTPUT CLOSING ON 75 MILION MT IN 2006
World fibre output increased by 5.1% to 74.7 million tonnes in 2006, according to preliminary data in a new report from textile machinery maker Oerlikon
12 March 2007
HIGHER ORDERS AND SALES FOR TEXTILE MACHINERY SECTOR
Rieter's Textile Systems and Saurer Textile Solutions achieved record order intake and sales figures last year in a market characterised by strong demand from the
22 February 2007
AN ASTOUNDING TURN OF EURATEX
A surprising statement was made by the representative of Euratex at the inauguration meeting of the representatives of textile-clothing sector of China, European Union, Japan
21 February 2007
PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON FUTURE EUROPEAN MARKET ACCESS STRATEGY
In December 2006 the Public Consultation was announced on the new Market Access Strategy, which is worked out in the frame of the Global Europe
21 February 2007
CHINA COTTON ASSOCIATION – NEW MEMBER OF CICCA
China Cotton Association was admitted as the seventeenth member of the Committee for International Co-operation between Cotton Associations (CICCA). Taking into consideration the role and
21 February 2007
USA – MONITORING OF THE APPAREL IMPORT FROM VIETNAM
The US Commerce Department on 11 January began monitoring imports of five broad groups of products made in Vietnam – shirts, trousers, sweaters, underwear and
21 February 2007
CHINA SETS UP US$175 MILLION TEXTILE INDUSTRY FUND
has established a fund to support innovation and energy efficiency in the textile industry as it tries to ease trade frictions, Xinhua news agency reported,
13 January 2007
CHINA : 2007 QUOTA ADAPTED FOR DUE TO ENLARGEMENT
The quota limits for imports originating from China for the 10 categories subject to the Memorandum of Understanding of June 2005 were adapted to take
11 January 2007
THE EUROPEAN GLOBALISATION ADJUSTMENT FUND (EGF) ADOPTED. TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY EARLY 2007
The European Parliament approved on 13 December the proposed regulation establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2007 – 2013) that will become operational as of
10 January 2007
ENLARGEMENT TO BULGARIA AND ROMANIA: CUSTOMS PROBLEMS
Certain EU companies are facing problems since early January once re-importing, in the former EU-25 territory, products that have been transformed in Bulgaria and/or Romania
9 January 2007
US CONGRESS EXTEND SERIES OF TRADE PREFERENCES UNTIL 2012
In one of its final acts, the outgoing US Congress narrowly passed a bill containing a raft of trade preferences and other commercial measures long
8 January 2007
BRASIL POSSIBLY TO GRANT DUTY AND QUOTA FREE MARKET ACCESS TO LDC EXPORT
At the WTO's Hong Kong Ministerial Conference in December 2005, governments agreed that "developed-country Members shall, and developing-country Members declaring themselves in a position to
23 November 2006
KIGNET PROJECT - COTTON EXPERTS' AND LABORATORY HEADS' MEETING
On 21 - 22 November 2006, in the GCA Cotton House, the meeting of cotton experts and heads of the membership companies' laboratories was held,
12 November 2006
79th COTTON CLASSIFICATION COURSE
On 11 November, 2006 the English and Russian speaking 79th Cotton Classification Course finished. There were 3 participants from Uzbekistan and France -(from the
28 September 2006
SOUTH AFRICA DECISION TO IMPOSE QUOTAS UNTIL END 2008 ON CHINA TEXTILE AND CLOTHING IMPORTS
The administration of South Africa decided on 1st September to impose import restrictions for a vast array of textile and clothing products originating from China.
11 September 2006
65TH PLENARY MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL COTTON ADVISORY COMMITTEE IN GOIANIA, BRAZIL
On 11 - 15 September 2006 the Polish delegation take part in the 65. Plenary Meeting of the ICAC in Goiania, Brazil. Delegation was headed
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