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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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