JAAF Archives

February 5, 2024

Industry veteran Saifudeen Jafferjee was elected Chairman of the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), which is the apex body that guides Sri Lanka apparel towards its ultimate goal of being the world’s number one apparel sourcing destination. At the 20th Annual General Meeting held recently, the Executive Committee including Deputy Chairmen Felix Fernando and Aroon […]

December 15, 2023

14th December 2023: In response to the multifaceted challenges posed by resource scarcity, environmental impacts and economic concerns, Monash University in partnership with the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) initiated an insightful Workshop on the Circular Economy (CE) and its profound implications for the apparel industry. The workshop, held recently, served as […]

November 3, 2023

Shippers Academy, AmCham, JAAF hold forum to highlight importance of labor law reforms to increase competitiveness Stakeholders emphasise flexible work hours, restructuring costs of vital importance to sustain apparel industry Ministry of Labour states increasing female workforce participation remains key objective 3rd November 2023: The Shippers Academy of Colombo, in partnership with […]

September 21, 2023

The DCTS mirrors rules of origin restrictions that existed under the EU GSP + concessions The scheme offers extended cumulation which is an opportunity for Sri Lanka to increase utilisation of the scheme and help boost exports to the UK 21st September 2023: Exceptional circumstances need extraordinary solutions that help navigate unprecedented […]

September 13, 2023

12th September 2023: The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) welcomes the recent cabinet approval for the deferment of the Simplified Value-Added Tax (SVAT) scheme, set to now take effect from April 1st, 2025. JAAF is particularly appreciative of the decision to ensure that a “strong tax repaying mechanism” is in place before […]

July 6, 2023

JAAF commends revisions made to off-peak industrial electricity tariffs 9% industrial tariff welcomed; JAAF hopes for higher reductions 6th July 2023: The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) welcomes the recent revisions made to electricity tariff for the July – December period by the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL). JAAF specifically welcomes the […]

June 23, 2023

JAAF confounded by the CEB and PUCSL for constantly overlooking industry submissions and cautions on electricity tariff hikes CEB fails to extend industrial electricity tariff reductions to Sri Lanka’s largest forex earner 23rd June 23: Electricity tariff revisions proposed by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) for the period July to December 2023 […]

June 12, 2023

Questions timing, given current climate of decline in exports Abolishing of SVAT is revenue neutral to the Government Urges Government to shield sector from needless internal shocks 9th June 2023: The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) expresses its deep concern and disappointment on the recent decision to end the long and well-functioning […]

June 9, 2023

Questions the timing, given the current climate of decline in exports. Abolishing of SVAT is revenue neutral to the Government. Urges Govt to shield the sector from needless internal shocks. 9th June 2023: The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) hereby expresses its deep concern and disappointment regarding the recent decision to end […]

April 6, 2023

JAAF is a key partner to the Responsible Fashion Summit that aims to define Sri Lanka apparel as an industry that prioritizes sustainable practices for a greener future The forum is a significant opportunity to showcase the industry’s designs, innovation, sustainability and circularity. 5th April 2023: ‘Journey Towards Zero Waste’ was […]

Industry veteran Saifudeen Jafferjee elected Chairman of JAAF at 20th AGM

Research, insights add value to Circular Economy Workshop for Apparel Sector

Private Sector Emphasizes Importance of Labor Law Reforms to boost Sri Lanka’s Competitiveness

JAAF calls for further strengthening of the DCTS through extended cumulation

JAAF welcomes the Government’s decision to defer removal of SVAT

JAAF welcomes PUCSL’s recent revisions to electricity tariffs

JAAF dismayed by zero revisions made to industrial electricity tariff rates

JAAF says Government decision to terminate SVAT detrimental to apparel exporters

JAAF says Govt Decision to terminate SVAT detrimental to apparel exporters

JAAF reinforces commitment to ‘Journey Towards Zero Waste’ at Responsible Fashion Summit