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") Signs outside of direct labelling of the certified textile product. This includes, but is not limited to, business documents, online shops, newsletters, marketing and advertising materials, corporate reports, and any other medium that communicates GOTS certification or GOTS-certified products. Examples of the above can be either in the printed version or electronic format e.g. printed newsletter / electronic newsletter. | | [ On-Product Application of GOTS Signs ](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/on-product-application-of-gots-signs) | [GOTS Signs](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/gots-signs "The Logo and the Word Sign registered as a certification mark.
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") in such a way that it is visible to the buyer / consignee in the textile supply chain and to the end consumer at the time of purchase (e.g. packaging material, hangtag and/or a (care) label). | | [ Organic](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/organic) | '[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.
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