# Public Consultation Open for GOTS Version 8.0 Revision **![gots logo rgb 2018 transp 72dpi](http://global-standard.org/images/stories/pressreleases/gots-logo_rgb_2018_transp_72dpi.png)** **Stuttgart, Germany –** The following statement was issued today by Global [Standard](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/standard "

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'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 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 excited to announce the launch of the public consultation process for the first revision draft of GOTS Version 8.0 and its Implementation Manual. The consultation will remain open for 60 days, and we warmly invite [inputs](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/input "

General term for all Substances and Preparations directly applied as textile auxiliary agents, inks, dyes or pigments.

") from all stakeholders. Your valuable suggestions and comments can be submitted via the following link: [](https://forms.office.com/e/3Y3bv80jVu). The first revision drafts for GOTS v 8.0 and Implementation Manual may be perused freely and are placed on our webpage : [](https://gots.vorschau.website/the-standard/gots-revision)[https://global-standard.org/the-standard/gots-revision](https://gots.vorschau.website/the-standard/gots-revision). All submissions will be reviewed and discussed by the GOTS Standard Revision Committee. Summarised inputs and outcomes of the discussions will be published on the GOTS revision webpage for transparency and further engagement. **Deadline for submissions: 7 March 2025.** We look forward to your active participation in shaping the future of GOTS. For further details on the revision process, please visit our [official revision webpage](https://gots.vorschau.website/the-standard/gots-revision).” 2 January 2025 [ Share this page ](#fs-toggle=share)