# Global Standards News [![](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/news/archiv/gots-gots-images-pages/gots-logo_rgb_2018_transp_72dpi.png)](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1893:global-standard-to-launch-new-global-responsible-textile-standard-grts-calls-for-public-consultation&catid=14) ## [Global Standard to launch new Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), calls for public consultation](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1893:global-standard-to-launch-new-global-responsible-textile-standard-grts-calls-for-public-consultation&catid=14) 14 July 2025 Stuttgart, Germany - Global Standard, the non-profit organisation behind the internationally recognised Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), today announces the launch of the public consultation period for its new voluntary sustainability standard: the Global Responsi… [Read full article](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1893:global-standard-to-launch-new-global-responsible-textile-standard-grts-calls-for-public-consultation&catid=14) [![](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/news/archiv/gots-gots-images-pages/gots-logo_rgb_2018_transp_72dpi.png)](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1891:the-second-round-of-public-consultation-for-gots-version-8-0-is-open&catid=14) ## [The Second Round of Public Consultation for GOTS Version 8.0 is Open](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1891:the-second-round-of-public-consultation-for-gots-version-8-0-is-open&catid=14) 13 July 2025 Stuttgart, Germany - The Second Round of Public Consultation for GOTS Version 8.0 is Open Global Standard gGmbH is pleased to announce the opening of the second Public Consultation Period for the revision of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) to Version 8.0. Following the conclus… [Read full article](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1891:the-second-round-of-public-consultation-for-gots-version-8-0-is-open&catid=14) [![](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/news/archiv/gots-gots-images-pages/gots-logo_rgb_2018_transp_72dpi.png)](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1892:global-standard-to-launch-public-consultation-for-new-textile-standard-on-14-july&catid=14) ## [Global Standard to Launch Public Consultation for New Textile Standard on 14 July](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1892:global-standard-to-launch-public-consultation-for-new-textile-standard-on-14-july&catid=14) 10 July 2025 Stuttgart, Germany - Global Standard, the non-profit organisation behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), will launch the public consultation for a new voluntary sustainability standard, the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), on Monday, 14 July 2025. This marks a signi… [Read full article](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1892:global-standard-to-launch-public-consultation-for-new-textile-standard-on-14-july&catid=14) [![](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/news/archiv/gots-gots-images-pages/gots-logo_rgb_2018_transp_72dpi.png)](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1890:oecd-assessment-of-gots-indicates-strong-alignment-with-international-due-diligence-frameworks&catid=14) ## [OECD Assessment of GOTS Indicates Strong Alignment with International Due Diligence Frameworks](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1890:oecd-assessment-of-gots-indicates-strong-alignment-with-international-due-diligence-frameworks&catid=14) 30 June 2025 Stuttgart, Germany - Global Standard, the non-profit organisation behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), announces today the conclusion of an OECD Alignment Assessment of GOTS Version 7.0. The OECD evaluated the standard against its Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply… [Read full article](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1890:oecd-assessment-of-gots-indicates-strong-alignment-with-international-due-diligence-frameworks&catid=14) [![](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/news/archiv/gots-gots-images-pages/gots-logo_rgb_2018_transp_72dpi.png)](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1889:global-standard-statement-concerning-the-oecd-alignment-assessment-of-the-global-organic-textile-standard-with-oecd-due-diligence-standards&catid=14) ## [Global Standard Statement concerning the OECD Alignment Assessment of the Global Organic Textile Standard with OECD Due Diligence Standards](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1889:global-standard-statement-concerning-the-oecd-alignment-assessment-of-the-global-organic-textile-standard-with-oecd-due-diligence-standards&catid=14) 30 June 2025 Stuttgart, Germany - Global Standard gGmbH, the non-profit organisation behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), is pleased to announce the results of the OECD Alignment Assessment of GOTS Version 7.0. This independent, standards-only evaluation was carried out as part of the OEC… [Read full article](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1889:global-standard-statement-concerning-the-oecd-alignment-assessment-of-the-global-organic-textile-standard-with-oecd-due-diligence-standards&catid=14) [![](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/news/archiv/gots-gots-images-pages/gots-logo_rgb_2018_transp_72dpi.png)](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1885:global-standard-expands-scope-leverages-ai-innovation-and-amplifies-global-engagement-2024-annual-report-reveals-key-achievements-and-strategic-shifts&catid=14) ## [Global Standard expands scope, leverages AI innovation, and amplifies global engagement — 2024 Annual Report reveals key achievements and strategic shifts](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1885:global-standard-expands-scope-leverages-ai-innovation-and-amplifies-global-engagement-2024-annual-report-reveals-key-achievements-and-strategic-shifts&catid=14) 20 May 2025 2024 Highlights: GOTS Version 7.0 fully implemented GOTS Version 8.0 revision process started Global Standard Advisory Council approved first additional standard to GOTS Released results of AI satellite project differentiating organic and non-organic fields #Behindtheseams campaign reach… [Read full article](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1885:global-standard-expands-scope-leverages-ai-innovation-and-amplifies-global-engagement-2024-annual-report-reveals-key-achievements-and-strategic-shifts&catid=14) [![](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/news/archiv/gots-gots-images-pages/gots-logo_rgb_2018_transp_72dpi.png)](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1886:meet-global-standard-at-the-intertextile-shenzhen-apparel-fabrics-2025&catid=14) ## [Meet Global Standard at the Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 2025](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1886:meet-global-standard-at-the-intertextile-shenzhen-apparel-fabrics-2025&catid=14) 19 May 2025 Global Standard will participate in the Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics - Greater Bay Area International Trade Fair for Apparel Fabrics and Accessories, taking place from June 11 to 13, 2025, at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian), China, hosted by Messe Frankfurt. Feli… [Read full article](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1886:meet-global-standard-at-the-intertextile-shenzhen-apparel-fabrics-2025&catid=14)