A registered or unregistered trademark or other sign other than the GOTS Signs.
The term, in context, can also refer to an organisation that controls the design, development, and purchase of final products for sale under their own name. In that context, brands may sell to wholesalers, retailers, or directly to consumers. This does not include organisations who sell a branded intermediate product for use in further processing steps.
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.
") Conference** Ms. Charline Ducas from C&A Europe and Dr. Ulrich Hofmann from Brands Fashion, Germany have already confirmed their participation in Panel 1 of the conference titled, “Brands' and [Retailers](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/retailer "A business entity or an online marketplace selling directly and exclusively to an end consumer (DTC operator).
")' Business Case for [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.”
") through GOTS”. The GOTS conference provides the ideal opportunity to find out about [organic](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/organic "'Organic' is a regulated term used to distinguish systems of managed production and products derived therefrom that adhere to principles of health, ecology, fairness and care, and which are certified compliant to an organic standard's regulations by an Approved Certification Body.
GOTS defines organic textiles as being made with fibres from organic agriculture systems that are certified to one of the IFOAM Family of Standards, and that are processed in socially and ecologically responsible ways, in alignment with organic principles.
standard glossary text
") (GOTS) Conference will be held Friday, May 22, in Mumbai, India. **Early Bird registration closes March 31**. Companies representing the entire organic textile supply chain will learn about brand and [manufacturer](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/manufacturer "An entity in the manufacturing chain (sewing industry or so-called CMT (cut, make, trim) industry up to labelling and final packing) of GOTS Goods.
") experiences with GOTS, as well as the role of local and international policy. There will be also a technical session focussed on [Audit](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/audit "A systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which the Standard's requirements (including environmental and social criteria) are fulfilled by a Certified Entity or applicant for the status of Certified Entity. Audits are conducted by Approved Certification Bodies (see 'Approved Certification Body').
") Checklist, Risk Assessment and Water/ Energy Management Tool.Please find information about the conference below, including registration and sponsorship opportunities. Please check [www.global-standard.org/gotsconference](http://global-standard.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=url&subid=&urlid=401&mailid=47&Itemid=170) for updates. **Conference Program:** The Conference Program can be [accessed here](http://global-standard.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=url&subid=&urlid=349&mailid=47&Itemid=170).[](http://global-standard.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=url&subid=&urlid=350&mailid=47&Itemid=170) **Registration:** [Register here](http://global-standard.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=url&subid=&urlid=402&mailid=47&Itemid=170) and plan your travel and visa in advance. The Early Bird registration offer ends March 31. **Sponsorship:** Interested in sponsorship to showcase your products and services before, during, and after the event? Download the [‘Support and Sponsorship’ ](http://global-standard.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=url&subid=&urlid=352&mailid=47&Itemid=170)brochure and sign up today! **Questions?** [E-mail Mr. Sumit Gupta,](mailto:gupta@global-standard.org) Conference Coordinator and Representative in India and Bangladesh , or phone +91 9892270594. [Register Today For The 1st International GOTS Conference:](http://global-standard.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=url&subid=&urlid=351&mailid=47&Itemid=170) Strong Partnerships for Success Friday, May 22, 2015 Mumbai, India! We very much thank our current sponsors for their support to the 1st International GOTS Conference. [](http://global-standard.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=url&subid=&urlid=146&mailid=47&Itemid=170) [](http://global-standard.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=url&subid=&urlid=139&mailid=47&Itemid=170) [](http://global-standard.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=url&subid=&urlid=147&mailid=47&Itemid=170) [](http://global-standard.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=url&subid=&urlid=140&mailid=47&Itemid=170)[ ](http://global-standard.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=url&subid=&urlid=141&mailid=47&Itemid=170) Supporters [](http://global-standard.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=url&subid=&urlid=148&mailid=47&Itemid=170) GOTS requires organic certification of fibres on basis of recognised international or national [standards](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/standard "standard glossary text
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