The worldwide leading voluntary sustainability standard for the post-harvest textile value chain for certified organic fibres, covering environmental criteria, human rights, social criteria and business conduct.
") specifically prohibits the use of any chemical [input](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/input "General term for all Substances and Preparations directly applied as textile auxiliary agents, inks, dyes or pigments.
") that releases carcinogenic arylamine compounds MAK III categories 1,2,3,4. This includes Aniline which is classified as MAK III Category 4 chemical. However, Aniline serves as the basis of the synthetically produced dye indigo. In bound form, Aniline is not carcinogenic and consequently not harmful to consumers because it is firmly bound in the crystal lattice of the dye. GOTS recognises that even when the material is produced to GOTS [standards](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/standard "standard glossary text
"), there could be the possibility of unintended or unknown sources of [contamination](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/contamination "The presence of a -> Contaminant.
"), which is why residue limits for certain chemicals have been specified for [GOTS Goods](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/gots-goods "Textile goods (finished or intermediate) produced in compliance with GOTS (and properly labelled, as applicable) by a Certified Entity and certified by an Approved Certifier.
"). Given these circumstances, GOTS feels that their residual, unintended use limit of 100 mg/kg, with current understanding and knowledge, is adequate to ensure safety of consumers and in line with its larger philosophy of [sustainability](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/sustainability "In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
"). The complete GOTS Information on Aniline is available for download [here.](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/news/archiv/stories/news_website/GOTS_Information_Paper_Aniline_Aug_2019.pdf) [ Share this page ](#fs-toggle=share)