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"), the non-profit that owns and operates the Global [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.
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") ([GOTS](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/gots "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.
")): “We are pleased to announce the formation of a 25-member **Standard Revision Committee (SRC)** to oversee the revision of the **Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) to Version 8.0**. The revision process adheres to our [Standard Setting Procedure](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/news/archiv/resource-library/documents/revision/Standard_Setting_Procedure_v-10_Nov_2021.pdf), which ensures a robust and inclusive approach. The SRC comprises experts representing diverse stakeholder groups, operating under defined terms of reference to collaboratively shape the revised standard. Member selection follows the principles outlined in the [GOTS Stakeholder Identification Document](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/news/archiv/resource-library/documents/revision/GOTS_Stakeholder_Identification_v-10_Nov_2021.pdf). Public consultation on the draft standard shall commence 2nd January 2025. For further details on the SRC members and the revision process, please visit our [official revision webpage](https://gots.vorschau.website/the-standard/gots-revision).” 1 January 2025 [ Share this page ](#fs-toggle=share)