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")) is designed to support accurate and consistent communication about GRTS-certified textile products. Only products processed in GRTS-certified facilities and compliant with all applicable GRTS requirements may carry the GRTS label. The GRTS system combines: - processing in certified supply chains - controlled material [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.
") - independent third-party verification - [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.
") - controlled label approval procedures - trademark protection and enforcement Together, these elements help strengthen the credibility and consistency of GRTS claims across global textile supply chains.  ## Requirements for GRTS labelling ### Who may apply GRTS labelling? GRTS labelling may only be applied to GRTS Goods and their packaging by a [Certified Entity](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/certified-entity "Processor, manufacturer, trader or retailer of GOTS Goods certified by an Approved Certifier.
"). ### Required label elements Every [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.
") product label must include: - the GRTS logo - a reference to the respective [Certification Body](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/certification-body "A Certification Body, having been duly accredited by an Accreditation Body and by way of signing a contract with Global Standard gGmbH has been permitted to implement the Global Organic Textile Standard over a designated geographical area and for specific scopes of the Standard.
") - the Certification Number of the Certified Entity All labels must be approved by the Certification Body before use. ### Label approval process Certification Bodies review and approve GRTS labelling before application to help ensure: - correct use of GRTS signs - accurate product claims - consistency across the market - compliance with GRTS labelling requirements ### Guidance for correct use of signs Global [Standards](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/standard "standard glossary text
") provides practical guidance tools to help Certified Entities correctly apply GRTS signs and communicate certification claims consistently across products and marketing materials. This includes guidance for: - on-product labelling - packaging - websites and online shops - advertising and promotional materials - catalogues and brochures - social media communication - corporate and other off-product claims The guidance includes practical examples and clarifies permitted and non-permitted use cases to support accurate and compliant communication. For approval of specific labels and claims, Certified Entities must contact their [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.
"). ### Protection of the GRTS programme GRTS is a registered certification mark. Global Standards, together with the Protection Officers, investigates unauthorised, false and/or misleading use of GRTS signs, as well as certification-related claims on products, websites, advertisements, catalogues and other materials. Corrective and legal measures will be taken to protect the integrity and credibility of the GRTS programme and its labelling system. #### Conditions for the Use of Signs - GRTS The “GRTS Conditions for the Use of Signs (CUS)” defines: - the requirements for the use of GRTS signs and claims - labelling and promotional conditions - trademark usage rules - approval procedures - participation fees within the GRTS programme The document helps support consistent application of GRTS signs across products and communication materials worldwide.  ## Learn more about GRTS - [Why GRTS](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?Itemid=1366) - [Helpful resources on GRTS](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?Itemid=1370) - [Benefits of GRTS certification](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?Itemid=1369) - [Key features of GRTS](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?Itemid=1369) - [FAQs](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?Itemid=1395)