# Certifiers Council

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- [A](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/A)
- [B](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/B)
- [C](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/C)
- [D](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/D)
- [E](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/E)
- [F](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/F)
- [G](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/G)
- [H](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/H)
- [I](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/I)
- [J](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/J)
- [K](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/K)
- [L](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/L)
- [M](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/M)
- [N](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/N)
- [O](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/O)
- [P](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/P)
- [Q](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/Q)
- [R](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/R)
- [S](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/S)
- [T](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/T)
- [U](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/U)
- [V](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/V)
- [W](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/W)
- [X](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/X)
- [Y](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/Y)
- [Z](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/Z)

 | Term | Definition |
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| [ Certifiers Council](https://gots.vorschau.website/javascript:void(0)) | A body or forum formed by one nominated person from each [Approved Certification Body](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/approved-certification-body "<p>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.</p>"), convened by a desginated officer of [Global Standard gGmbH](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/global-standard "<p>The legal entity operating the Global Organic Textile Standard programme; it conducts all activities of the licensing system and is proprietor of the registered trademarks (GOTS Signs). Its founders are: International Association Natural Textile Industry, Japan Organic Cotton Association, Organic Trade Association, Soil Association.</p>") (currently the Managing Director), to dicsuss matters of mutual interest. |