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The dates have been confirmed for our new and improved annual training programme, Complete Cotton.

The programme and delegate list for our Going Global trade event are now available to download.

ICA President, Cliff White, participated in the 15th Australian Cotton Conference held at the Gold Coast in Queensland on 10-12 August.

We are putting the finishing touches to the 2010 ICA Membership Directory and free copies will be sent to all our members during September.

Jordan Lea, Ertugrul Tanriverdi and Chris Brett are set to take to the stage at our ‘Going Global' International Trade Event.

Representatives from the Cotton Development Organisation (CDO) of Uganda visited us last month and delivered a new set of cotton standards.

More than 125 members of the Turkish cotton community attended the recent 'ICA Cotton Trade Information Summit' at the Kahramanmaras Chamber of Industry and Trade.

If you are based in Pakistan you can sit the ICA Arbitrators Exam (Basic Level 1) during July at the Karachi Cotton Association headquarters.

The Gdynia Cotton Association has approved the decision to adopt ICA Rules.

The ICA and CCA have signed and exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formally acknowledge the cooperation between the two associations.

The CCA and ICA are to host a joint forum on international trading at the China International Cotton Conference in Sanya.

ICA to host road show on 28 June at the Kahramanmaras Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the local Turkish cotton community.

Karachi Cotton Association provides information to the ICA regarding the official Pakistan Cotton Standards system.

We have created a brand new opportunity for you to promote your business in our 2010 membership directory.

The 2010 ICA Bylaws and Rules are now available in foreign languages.

The Singapore 2010 event has been declared a major success by event organisers, the ICA and Cotton Outlook.

Industry changes have led the ICA to re-evaluate its training provision and suspend its annual training programme, Complete Cotton.

The date and venue has been set for the next ICA International Trade Conference and Dinner event. It will take place on 30th September and 1st October 2010 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and St George's Hall in Liverpool, UK.

A set of new standards were recently received from the Ministerio de Economia y Obras y Servicios Publicos, Secretaria de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentacion, Argentina.

ICA holds a series of productive workshops and meetings with leading cotton officials in India, Bangladesh and Dubai during mid-January.

We have reached maximum capacity for Singapore 2010 and registration is now closed.

The ICA Bylaws and Rules have been updated for 2010 and the English language version is now available online.

As part of our 2010 Complete Cotton training programme we are offering a complimentary ICA membership package to every delegate.

Now comprising of 22 members, representing 12 countries, the new ICA Board line-up is the most internationally represented that the Association has had in its 169-year history.

Beat the VAT increase and save money on your ICA membership by paying your renewal fee before the end of the year.

If you would like to become an ICA Arbitrator, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to take the ICA Arbitrator Exam (Basic Level 1) during 2010. 

If your company has never used the ICA laboratory testing service then now is a good time to start with our special FREE offer for new users.

The elections are in and the votes are being counted as the ICA gets ready to hold its next AGM meeting.

Join the ICA and Cotton Outlook in Singapore on March 4/5 at the Fullerton Hotel for an all-new event that aims to protect your cotton business.

Advanced training for technical arbitrators is currently in production at the ICA.

Learn about the complexities of the cotton trade from some of the world's leading professionals at the next ICA Complete Cotton training programme.

Over 450 delegates joined us for this year's event in Liverpool, UK and it was standing room only as delegates packed the auditorium to hear Joe Nicosia speak.

The 2009 ICA membership directory is hot off the press.  This new look publication includes details of our members, arbitrators and committees plus information about ICA services - all in one handy booklet.

Learn about the complexities of the cotton trade from some of the world's leading professionals at the ICA Complete Cotton training programme - taking place in Liverpool, UK - the original ‘city of cotton' - from 19th to 30th April 2010. 

A chance to promote your business at the ICA International Trade Conference and Dinner Event with an all-new sponsorship package.

31 golfers joined us at this year's ICA Golf Competition at Heswall Golf Club, Wirral UK and, with the recent improvements to the course, the day was a big hit.

Registration is now open for the most celebrated event in the global cotton calendar - the ICA International Trade Dinner, which is taking place on the 1st and 2nd of October 2009 in Liverpool, UK.

In a move to encourage more sectors of the global cotton industry to become involved in ICA activities, the ICA held an open forum session during the recent Chinese Cotton Conference.

The ICA's international training programme - Complete Cotton - scores top marks with delegates

We participated in the CICCA delegation to China to understand more about the new AQSIQ registration process.  The meeting was very worthwhile - find out how we got on.  

20 international delegates have signed up to take part in this year's ‘Complete Cotton' ICA training programme - they have a full schedule ahead and we wish them every success.

As part of our strategic development plans, we’ve been working on a new look website. The work is now complete, as you can see!

We hosted an open forum for members on Monday 23 March 2009 in Geneva, Switzerland - with an opportunity to address the important issues currently affecting the Association.

Whether involved in growing, spinning or trading cotton, 'Complete Cotton' is a fantastic opportunity for executives from the cotton community, or those new to the industry, to gain an insight into every aspect of the raw cotton trade.

Good news - we've reduced the cost of membership for 2009 and introduced a new range of value added services.

The ICA Bylaws and Rules are now available to download in English, Chinese, Portuguese and Russian. Click here to view