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.
") will be organising a national seminar for the [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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")’. The theme of the conference is ‘**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.”
") with Organic Textiles**’. The seminar addresses challenges and explores feasible opportunities in the field of organic textiles for Bangladesh textile industry. The August gathering of thought leaders from various walks of sustainability (including compliance, regulation, quality assurance, green chemistry, chemical management) along with media and trade associations shall contemplate on the impact of investing in social and environmental responsibilities on economic success. Registration Form, Current Agenda and other details can be found at our [webpage](https://gots.vorschau.website/gots-conferences-and-meetings/dhaka-seminar-2016.html). Seminar Coordinator and GOTS Representative in Bangladesh & India, Mr. Sumit Gupta can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.for any further details. [ Share this page ](#fs-toggle=share)