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GOTS Version 7.0 released: Major leap forward for the sustainable all-inclusive solution for organic fibre processing
The Global Organic Textile Standard is pleased to announce the release of GOTS Version 7.0, which features an expanded scope of environmental and soc…
IOAS' suspension of CU India demonstrates the rigour of GOTS system of checks and balances
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is committed to protecting the integrity of its label. GOTS has a strict system of checks and balances to…
GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS kicks off third decade with significant growth and forward momentum 
GOTS kicks off third decade with significant growth and forward momentum A new Standard revision process that allows for greater collaboration, recor…
OCA, GOTS, and IFOAM- Organics International spark vital conversations and drive sector transformation
Organic Cotton and Textiles Conference to Advance Issues on Social Equity, Integrity and Capacity Through Collaboration The Organic Cotton & Textiles…
GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS significantly raises requirements for certified gins
New criteria improve transparency and integrity As a holistic standard, the comprehensive and strict requirements of The Global Organic Textile Stand…
GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS celebrates 20-year anniversary with anti-greenwashing campaign
"Faces from field to fashion" video series captivates viewers with a journey through organic textile processing It’s our anniversary and we want to c…
GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS Version 7.0 revision begins second round of public comments
The second public consultation period for the GOTS Version 7.0 revision draft began October 3, and will last for 30 calendar days, ending October 31…
GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS first Canadian roundtable takes participants behind the scenes
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is pleased to announce the inaugural GOTS roundtable at Seneca College in Toronto, Canada on October 5. Ho…
EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles – an opportunity for organic textiles?
The EU Commission has recently published the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles. This offers the ambitious vision that in only eight y…
GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS marks 20th anniversary with all-time high in certified facilities
GOTS marks 20th anniversary with all-time high in certified facilities Record high: 12,338 (+19%) GOTS certified facilities in 79 countries in 2021 P…
GOTS Statement on the article in the New York Times from February 13, 2022
Clarification: GOTS is not a farm standard and therefore does not certify cotton. Instead, GOTS is the stringent voluntary global standard for the en…
OCA, GOTS and Textile Exchange expand successful GM cotton testing lab initiative
Global Organic Textile Standard, the Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) and Textile Exchange are delighted to announce the renewal of the global ISO IW…
Revised GOTS Standard Revision Procedure
Keeping in mind the continuous evolution of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Global Standard gGmbH has decided, in consultation with and u…
IOAS withdraws GOTS accreditation from Onecert
On 22 December 2021, the IOAS Accreditation Body informed GOTS that OneCert lost its accreditation to GOTS with immediate effect. OneCert has request…
Delisting of 5 Indian Certification Bodies by the European Commission has no impact on GOTS supply chain
Communication to certified entities dealing with the purchase of certified raw fibres from India Impact of the delisting of 5 Indian Certification Bo…
GOTS statement on ECCHR's white paper
GOTS takes decisive and swift actions against proven non-compliances or fraud. There are more than 12,000 GOTS certified facilities worldwide. As is…
GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS appoints Protection Officer North America
GOTS appoints Protection Officer North America Press Release For immediate release Stuttgart, 19th November 2021 Travis Wells, JD, MBA, has been appo…
New staff joins the GOTS family
GOTS is excited to introduce five newly appointed staff members, who are experts in their respective fields. Ranging from the first representative on…
Public procurement of database development
GOTS is preparing a new database which will include traceability at product level. We have initiated a public procurement, addressing vendors of conf…
GOTS at Texworld New York City Sourcing Event
Connect with GOTS AT TEXWORLD NEW YORK CITY SOURCING EVENT IN July 2021 Following two virtual only editions Texworld New York City is back with a bra…