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") document Download the latest version of the GRTS [Standard](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/standard "standard glossary text
") and explore all requirements. [download](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/downloads/standard-manual/global_responsible_textile_standard_v1.0_June_2026_R.pdf) ### GRTS Manual Download the GRTS Implementation Manual to better understand how the requirements of the GRTS Standard are interpreted and applied in practice. [download](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/downloads/standard-manual/manual_for_the_implementation_of_grts_v1.0_june_2026R.pdf) ### Conditions for the use of signs - GRTS Download the Conditions for the Use of Signs to understand the requirements for using the GRTS logo, labelling and claims on products and in communications. [Download](https://global-standards.org/images/downloads/grts-signs-labelling/GRTS-conditions-for-the-use-of-signs-CUS.pdf) ### Procedure & Template for the Issuance of [Scope Certificates](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/scope-certificate "A document issued to a Certified Entity by an Approved Certification Body which verifies the entity is in conformity with the requirements of the Standard and includes a summary of the processes and products that are permitted under the certification. It also lists the various facilities that are covered under this certification.
") - GRTS Download the Procedure & Template for the Issuance of Scope Certificates - GRTS to understand the requirements to be followed by Certification Bodies approved to issue Scope Certificates. [Download](https://global-standards.org/images/downloads/grts/procedure-and-template-for-issuance-of-GRTS-scope-certificates-v1.0-July-2026.pdf) ### Procedure & Template for the Issuance of [Transaction Certificates](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/transaction-certificate "A document issued by a GOTS-approved Certification Body for GOTS-certified products, verifying their compliance with the Standard. It provides traceability by listing product details, shipment information and confirming integrity through volume reconciliation process.
") - GRTS Download the Procedure & Template for the Issuance of Transaction Certificates - GRTS to understand the requirements to be followed by Certification Bodies approved to issue Transaction Certificates. [Download](https://global-standards.org/images/downloads/grts/procedure-and-template-for-the-issuance-of-transaction-certificates-GRTS-v1.0.pdf) ### [Retailer](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/retailer "A business entity or an online marketplace selling directly and exclusively to an end consumer (DTC operator).
")'s Declaration Form for Use of GRTS Signs Download the Retailer's Declaration Form for Use of GRTS Signs - GRTS for uncertified retail businesses that sell properly labelled, certified goods to request and use the official trademarked logo and signs for off-product marketing. [Download](https://global-standards.org/images/downloads/grts-signs-labelling-retailers/retailer_declaration_for_the_use_of_GRTS_signs_v%201.0_July%202026.pdf) ### Labelling Release for GRTS Goods Download the Labelling Release for GRTS Goods for certified entities to submit their product label, hangtag, or packaging artwork to a [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.
") [Approved Certification Body](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/approved-certification-body "An Approved Certification Body or Approved Certifier is a certification body that has been duly accredited by an Accreditation Body. By signing a con tract with Global Standard gGmbH, they are permitted to implement the Global Organic Textile Standard within a designated geographical area and for specific scopes of the Standard. An updated list of Approved Certifiers and their scopes is available on the GOTS Website.
") to verify compliance before use. [Download](https://global-standards.org/images/downloads/grts-signs-labelling/labelling_release_form_for_GRTS_goods_v%201.0_July%202026.pdf) ## Learn more about GRTS - [Labelling](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?Itemid=1371) - [GRTS Resources](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?Itemid=1370) - [What are the key features of GRTS](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?Itemid=1368) - [What are the benefits of GRTS](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?Itemid=1369) - [How it works](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?Itemid=1367)