Press Release: European retailers and importers support WTO's revival
On 9 September, WTO Director General Azevedo's made a call for action during WTO General Council.
Log in
News
Press Release: European retailers and importers welcome G20 leaders' declaration
The FTA has welcomed the 6 September G20 leaders' declaration reaffirming the significance of the
BSCI welcomes steps towards implementing the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh
Since the tragic collapse of the Rana Plaza building on 24 April, various efforts and initiatives have been taken in order to generate change in Bangladesh with regard to fire and building safety.The FTA releases its Annual Report 2012/2013
The FTA Annual Report details its engagement in representing and voicing the interests
BSCI publishes an 'Achievement Study' conducted by the University of St. Gallen
BSCI's 10 Year Anniversary conference, held last week, saw the publishing of the BSCI 'Achievement Study', undertaken by the University of St. Gallen's Chair of Logistics Management in Switzerland.BSCI launches a public consultation on the revision of the BSCI Code of Conduct
The BSCI Code of Conduct is a core foundation of BSCI and contains 10 labour requirements which BSCI participating companies commit to gradually implement in their supply chains.BSCI celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary: Ready for the next decade
On 26 June 2013, BSCI gathered more than 200 participants, coming from public and private sectors, to celebrate 10 years since its founding.The FTA Trade Perspective - Spring
The FTA Trade perspective is the FTA's external newsletter. Replacing what was previosuly called the FTA Bulletin, the Trade Perspectives provides facts and figures on key markets, insights into the latest disputes and trade developments, commentary on sustainable supply chains, and interviews with key players in European and international trade negotiationsBSCI welcomes accord on fire and building safety in Bangladesh
The tragic collapse of the Rana Plaza building has shown that it is apparent that fire and building safety remains a major challenge in Bangladesh. BSCI believes that it is key that local stakeholders, notably government authorities, business, trade unions and NGOs need to cooperate closely on improving working conditions in the country.New acceptance procedure for BSCI auditing companies
As of 1 May, all auditing companies that wish to start conducting BSCI audits are asked to go through a new acceptance procedure.BSCI saddened by the collapse of Rana Plaza in Savar, Bangladesh
BSCI has been informed about the tragic collapse of the Rana Plaza, along with five-named factories located in the same building on Wednesday 24 April, killing and injuring many people.First round of trade talks with Japan - The FTA calls for ambitious negotiations
The first round of trade negotiations between EU and Japan takes place from 15 to 19 Ap
European business call for an ambitious EU-India free trade agreement
In coalition with 15 European business organisations, representing a wide range of industry and service sectors, FTA has signed a joint statement calling the European Union and India for an ambitious trade agreement, ahead of the EU –India Summit taking place on Monday 15 April 2013.Modernisation of EU trade defence: Needs of retailers and importers must be considered
The FTA has reacted to the EU Commission's final proposals to modernise the EU trade defence instruments (anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguard measures) stating that it should be handled with cautionMember States make the consumer pay
EU Member States at today's Anti-Dumping Committee voted in favour of the Commission's proposal to impose definitive anti-dumping duties on imports from China of ceramic tableware and kitchenware.News archived FTA urges European Member States to vote against duties on tableware and kitchenware
The FTA urges European Member States not to approve the proposal by the European Commission to impose anti-dumping duties on imports of ceramic tableware and kitchenware from China.BSCI Round Table in Bangladesh pushes forward fire safety issues
The improvement of health and safety conditions is an ongoing challenge in Bangladesh.
FTA demands a stop to harmful duties imposed on Chinese ceramics
On 26 February, the European Commission proposed long-term import duties on ceramic tableware and
Towards better working conditions for women worldwide
Each year on 8 March, the role of women hits the spotlight as the UN-organised International Women's Day is celebrated. BSCI marks this day as its 1000+ companies, sourcing from more than 22,000 factories and farms, represent more than 2 million workers worldwide.BSCI strengthens its auditing tools
In 2011, BSCI underwent a process to revise its Self Assessment and audit questionnaires.
Tragic Fire Kills Seven at Factory in Bangladesh
On 26 January, a fire broke out in the factory Smart Garment, Dhaka killing seven female workers.