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Building trust from the ground up with data, impact, and credible claims

At this year’s Better Cotton Conference in Izmir, Türkiye, OCA contributed to two key discussions on how high-quality data can strengthen outcomes on the ground and support reliable claims.

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OCA supports sector alignment with new GMO testing standards for cotton

The Organic Cotton Accelerator, alongside GOTS and Textile Exchange, played a key role in initiating the International Workshop Agreement (IWA) process in 2018, bringing together global stakeholders to establish common guidelines for GMO screening in cotton and textiles.

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OCA Welcomes Sucharu Mahajan Uppal as Country Manager, India

The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Sucharu Mahajan Uppal as our new Country Manager for India. With decades of leadership in the global textile and apparel industry, Sucharu will lead OCA’s efforts to scale impact across India’s organic cotton sector.

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