# 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=1860:gots-applauds-european-parliament-s-vote-on-the-green-claims-directive&catid=14) ## [GOTS applauds European Parliament’s vote on the Green Claims Directive](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1860:gots-applauds-european-parliament-s-vote-on-the-green-claims-directive&catid=14) 15 March 2024 The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) applauds last week’s vote by the European Parliament to ban unverified 'green' product labels by enforcing stricter rules to back green claims and labels. By obligating companies to submit evidence about environmental marketing claims – includi… [Read full article](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1860:gots-applauds-european-parliament-s-vote-on-the-green-claims-directive&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=1859:meet-gots-at-viatt&catid=14) ## [Meet GOTS at VIATT](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1859:meet-gots-at-viatt&catid=14) 15 February 2024 Meet GOTS at the upcoming Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (VIATT), set to debut from February 28 to March 1, 2024, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC)! Felicia Shi, GOTS Representative in APAC, will host her very own booth and w… [Read full article](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1859:meet-gots-at-viatt&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=1857:gots-is-recognised-by-green-button-2-0&catid=14) ## [GOTS Achieves Recognition in Green Button 2.0 Scheme](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1857:gots-is-recognised-by-green-button-2-0&catid=14) 21 December 2023 Based on UN-ITC's recommendation, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has recognised GOTS as meeting the requirements for the production processes for the Green Button 2.0. GOTS can be used as proof for the areas of manufacturing and wet processes. Previous… [Read full article](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1857:gots-is-recognised-by-green-button-2-0&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=1858:gots-press-release-cscs-project-creates-pathway-small-operators-2&catid=14) ## [GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS Pilot Project Creates Pathway for Small Operators to Attain Certification](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1858:gots-press-release-cscs-project-creates-pathway-small-operators-2&catid=14) 27 November 2023 In a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing accessibility to certification for small operator groups within the organic textile value chain, the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is pleased to introduce its ongoing Controlled Supply Chain Scheme Pilot Project. The project, launched in 202… [Read full article](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1858:gots-press-release-cscs-project-creates-pathway-small-operators-2&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=1856:gots-press-release-cscs-project-creates-pathway-small-operators&catid=14) ## [GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS Pilot Project Creates Pathway for Small Operators to Attain Certification](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1856:gots-press-release-cscs-project-creates-pathway-small-operators&catid=14) 27 November 2023 In a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing accessibility to certification for small operator groups within the organic textile value chain, the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is pleased to introduce its ongoing Controlled Supply Chain Scheme Pilot Project. The project, launched in 202… [Read full article](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1856:gots-press-release-cscs-project-creates-pathway-small-operators&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=1855:gots-press-release-release-of-gots-due-diligence-handbook-marks-sustainable-milestone-for-textile-industry&catid=14) ## [GOTS Press Release +++ Release of GOTS Due Diligence Handbook marks sustainable milestone for textile industry](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1855:gots-press-release-release-of-gots-due-diligence-handbook-marks-sustainable-milestone-for-textile-industry&catid=14) 03 October 2023 The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), in cooperation with the Hague-based UpRights Foundation, is proud to launch the GOTS Due Diligence Handbook for Certified Entities. This landmark publication is a crucial step forward in the promotion of sustainability, human rights and ethical… [Read full article](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1855:gots-press-release-release-of-gots-due-diligence-handbook-marks-sustainable-milestone-for-textile-industry&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=1854:gots-india-conference-wrapup-2&catid=14) ## [GOTS, the Organic Cotton Accelerator and Textile Exchange announce new labs for qualitative GMO testing](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1854:gots-india-conference-wrapup-2&catid=14) 20 September 2023 The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), the Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA), and Textile Exchange are pleased to announce the renewal of the international ISO IWA 32:2019 proficiency test for a third year, under technical support from Wageningen Food Safety Research. The… [Read full article](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1854:gots-india-conference-wrapup-2&catid=14)