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"), the non-profit organisation behind 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.
")), announces today the conclusion of an OECD Alignment Assessment of GOTS Version 7.0. The OECD evaluated the standard against its Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector and found GOTS to demonstrate strong alignment across all six steps of the due diligence framework. The “standards only” assessment, conducted as part of the OECD’s pilot project on alignment assessments, reviewed 167 criteria. It found that GOTS addresses the full due diligence cycle, with 69% of assessed criteria rated as fully aligned, 29% as partially aligned, and only 2% as not aligned. This resulted in a “partially aligned” outcome, in accordance with the OECD’s rigorous methodology. The results position GOTS among the most comprehensively aligned initiatives assessed to date. *“This milestone underlines the strength of our due diligence requirements and our commitment to supporting companies in addressing [human rights](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/human-rights "Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. Everyone is entitled to these rights, without discrimination. (Source: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, United Nations)
") and environmental risks,”* said Rahul Bhajekar, Managing Director at Global Standard. *“The outcome of the OECD assessment confirms that GOTS is well-positioned to support companies in meeting global expectations for [responsible business conduct](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/responsible-business-conduct "A comprehensive approach to business operations that aligns with the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector. It encompasses a range of practices and policies that businesses should adopt to ensure they contribute positively to sustainable development, respect human rights, protect the environment and uphold ethical standards throughout their operations and supply chains.
").”* The OECD report commends GOTS for: - Covering the full due diligence process, including risk identification, prioritisation, mitigation, monitoring, communication, and remediation. - Setting clear and consistent expectations across labour rights, environmental criteria, and supply chain integrity. - Applying due diligence requirements across both certified entities’ own operations and their full supply chains. *“This assessment by the OECD is an important validation of the direction we have taken,”* said Claudia Kersten, Managing Director at Global Standard. *“It encourages us to continue supporting our Certified Entities with practical guidance and strong due diligence tools grounded in international expectations.”* Informed by the OECD Due Diligence Guidance and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the GOTS Due Diligence Framework provides certified companies with a structured, risk-based approach to implement meaningful due diligence throughout the textile value chain. *“We welcome the OECD’s feedback, which will help us further strengthen our policies, tools and assurance processes,”* added Ruslan Alyamkin, Responsible, Standard Development and Implementation (Social Responsibility) at Global Standard. *“We would like to thank the OECD for its continuous support and constructive collaboration throughout the alignment assessment process.”* **ENDS** **NOTES FOR EDITORS** The full OECD Alignment Assessment Report is available [here.](https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/alignment-assessment-of-the-global-organic-textile-standard-with-oecd-due-diligence-standards_ee86fea7-en.html) The full statement from Global Standard on the Alignment Assessment is available [here.](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/news/archiv/resource-library/documents/standard-and-manual/20250626__Global_Standard_Statement_Final.pdf) For more information, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. For media enquiries, please contact: [Holger Stripf](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=821:holger-stripf&catid=107:contacts) [ Share this page ](#fs-toggle=share)