Better Cotton has renewed its standard recognition agreement, Israel Cotton Production Standard System (ICPS) with the Israel Cotton Production and Marketing Board (ICB) for another year. This farmer-owned cooperative represents cotton growers across Israel, supporting the nation’s cotton industry.
Since 2020, ICPSS has been recognised as equivalent to the Better Cotton Standard System (BCSS). This equivalency enables Israeli farmers to market their cotton internationally under the ‘Better Cotton’ label.
In the 2022-23 cotton season, 80 farmers certified under the ICPSS produced over 17,300 metric tons of Better Cotton, comprising 99 per cent of Israel’s total cotton production. Despite its relatively small scale, Israel’s cotton industry has gained global recognition for its pioneering research and development. A few of its key advancements include innovative seed and plant varieties, cutting-edge technologies, and improvements in crop quality and yield.
Looking ahead, the ICPSS will align with Better Cotton’s updated Principles & Criteria (P&C) version 3.0, with full implementation targeted for the 2025/26 season. Better Cotton conducts regular reassessments of partner standards to ensure alignment with its mission of supporting farmers and advancing sustainable practices globally.
