Certification Bans
Overview on companies which are banned from becoming GOTS certified and from the input approval system.
Last updated on 21 May 2024
Company
19/7B-A
Jaggannathpuram
Khatena Road
Lohamandi
Agra 282002
Uttar, Pradesh
India
Reason for ban
Company’s GOTS certification was suspended due to open non-conformities of a serious nature and little or no reaction to the requests made by the CB to adhere to GOTS requirements as well as continuing to proclaim GOTS certification on their website.
25 April 2019
With reference to the ban on RS Enterprises (above), ban was extended until like date.
19 May 2020
The GOTS Management has decided to extend the ban for a further period of 2 years.
12 May 2022
The GOTS Management has decided to extend the ban for a further period of 2 years.
17 May 2024
The GOTS Management has decided to extend the ban for a further period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
19/7D
Khatena Road
Lohamandi
Agra 282002
Uttar Pradesh
India
Reason for ban
Certification was obtained by misrepresentation, concealing important information about legality and the lack of official permissions to operate as well as earlier attempt at being certified. There is strong suspicion that the operation was a front or shell for the already banned company Dynamic Overseas which is apparently operated by the owner’s spouse. GOTS therefore institutes a certification ban on RS Enterprises for a period of 2 years. This ban will also valid for any operation owned and/or operated by Atul Jain and / or Anju Jain.
19 May 2020
The GOTS Management has decided to extend the ban for a further period of 2 years.
12 May 2022
The GOTS Management has decided to extend the ban for a further period of 2 years.
17 May 2024
The GOTS Management has decided to extend the ban for a further period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
Sr No 344/1/4,
Nr Mamta Kendra
Nani Kadi, Mehsana
Kadi 382715
Gujarat, India
Reason for ban
Based on a received complaint about alleged forged Transaction Certificates, this company was investigated by their Certification Body. Investigations found that the company had falsified transportation documents and failed to provide supporting documents required to verify the physical movement of goods mentioned in TCs to their stated buyers. The CB strongly believes that the concerned buyers of this fake material could be involved in the fraud.
The CB suspended the company and withdrew their GOTS Certification.
After studying the case the GOTS Management felt it was necessary to impose a certification ban on this company for 2 years.
The Management also decided that the buyers in this case should also be banned from certification for a period of 2 years. (See below**)
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
2021-0261(A), First Floor, East Office Bldg 45
Qingdao Qianwan Container Terminal
Pilot Free Trade Zone
Beijing Road, 266555
Qingdao District
China (Shandong)
Reason for ban
See explanation above for Uma Exports
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
1/F-2991, East Office Bldg No. 45
Beijing road,
Qianwan bonded port area,
Qingdao pilot free trade zone,
QINGDAO, China
Reason for ban
During the investigation of Uma Exports fraud, it was discovered by the Certification Body that this company who was the stated buyer of Raj Agro in a separate fraud investigation case (see ban entry in this table below) had the same address as the company Qingdao Donghengmao (see above) and a similar modus operandi was used.
It was further discovered that Company chops (seals / rubber stamps) used on relevant documentation in both cases were the same. It was therefore concluded by the Certification Body that both companies are the same but with differing names. This information was shared with the GOTS Management.
The Management deliberated the issue and took a decision that such a determination by the CB was indeed valid and thereafter decided to impose a certification ban on this company for a period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
bu l”Stephan Karadzha” 6
8800, Sliven
Bulgaria
Reason for ban
Certification Body discovered possible fake TCs during audit of a client. This was investigated and it was found that the seller company (who was also certified by the same CB) had altered and counterfeited GOTS TCs. This company was suspended and the certification withdrawn following due process.
The CB thereafter recommended a certification ban due to fraudulent behaviour.
The Global Standard management after studying recommendation imposed a certification ban on the company for a period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
3, 12, Magnet Corporate Park,
Behind Intas House, Near Zydus Hospital,
Sarkhej – Gandhinagar Highway, Thaltej
Ahmedabad, 380054
Gujarat, India
Reason for ban
Based on a complaint received, investigations were opened up regarding fraudulent Bills of Lading being used. The CB concerned was tasked to review documentation and material movement. Investigations found that the company had falsified transportation documents and failed to provide documents required to verify the physical movement of goods mentioned in TCs to their stated buyers. The company’s GOTS certification was withdrawn by the CB and a certification ban recommended.
The Global Standard management after studying recommendation imposed a certification ban on the company for a period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
First Floor,
F/37 Tirth Arcade
Thol Road, Kadi, Mehsana
Gujarat 382715 India
Reason for ban
Based on a received complaint about forging Transaction Certificates, this company was investigated by their Certification Body. Investigations found that the company was involved in fraudulent activities had falsified transportation documents and failed to provide documents required to verify the physical movement of goods mentioned in TCs to their stated buyers.
TCs were withdrawn by the CB and following withdrawal of the Scope Certificate recommended a Certification Ban to GOTS.
Based on the findings and recommendations, GOTS Management decided to ban this organisation from certification to GOTS for a minimum period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
K38 Connaught Place
New Delhi 110001 India
Reason for ban
Their Certification Body found them to have wilfully utilised fraudulent Transaction Certificates and attempted to push fraudulent material in the GOTS System. Pursuant to their investigations, the CB withdrew their certification and recommended a certification ban for this company.
Based on the findings and recommendation by the CB, the GOTS Management decided to ban these organisations from certification for a minimum period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
A 234 Okhla Industrial Area Phase 1
New Delhi 110020 India
Reason for ban
Their Certification Body found them to have wilfully utilised fraudulent Transaction Certificates and attempted to push fraudulent material in the GOTS System. Pursuant to their investigations, the CB withdrew their certification and recommended a certification ban for this company.
Based on the findings and recommendation by the CB, the GOTS Management decided to ban these organisations from certification for a minimum period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
4/37E New Extension Street, Kaikatti Pudur Post, Avinashi- 641 654, Tirupur District, Tamil Nadu INDIA
Reason for ban
Unauthorised use of GOTS license number and misleading potential buyers about the certification status. Use of logo similar to GOTS registered trademark – no response to notices. False references to a GOTS Certification Body on website.
25 June 2015
The GOTS Management has decided to extend the ban for a further period of 2 years.
Continued unauthorised use of GOTS license number and use of of logo similar to GOTS registered trademark – no response to notices. False references to a GOTS Certification Body on website.
06 July 2017
Ban extended for a period of 1 additional year : Continued use of similar trademark and GOTS pursuing legal options.
09 July 2018
Ban extended for a further period of one year due to continued use of a similar trademark as GOTS.
01 October 2019
Ban extended for a further period of one year due to continued use of a similar trademark as GOTS.
03 December 2020
Ban extended for a further period of two years due to continued use of similar trademark
11 January 2023
Ban extended for a further period of two years due to continued use of similar trademark
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
4, Jawahar Ganj, AB Road
Sendhwa Barwani 451666
Madhya Pradesh, India
Reason for ban
During an investigation of possible fraudulent activities, the company failed to provide authentic documentation required to verify the sale of certified organic cotton and the actual physical movement of goods to their stated buyers.
Their Certification Body suspended the company and proceeded with a detailed investigation into the matter. Following this, they concluded that the company had indulged in fraudulent behaviour and intended to sell fake material as certified GOTS.
Based on the findings and recommendation by the CB, the GOTS Management decided to ban these organisations from certification for a minimum period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
408, ISCON Elegance, Nr. Sapath-V, Opp Karnavati Clubs,
S.G highway, 380051, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Reason for ban
The companies were found to have falsified transportation documents and failed to provide documents required to verify physical movement of goods to their stated buyers.
The CB suspended the companies and proceeded with a detailed investigation in the matter. Based on the findings, recommendation by the CB the GOTS Management decided to ban these organisations from certification for a minimum period of 2 years.
11 January 2023
The GOTS Management deleted the name of the facility (Panchdeep Cotton Industries) from this listing after the CB confirmed that this entity was a sub-contractor and not a facility of the Scope Certificate holder – and that it’s name was included incorrectly by the CB in the Scope Certificate of the banned company.
(Please note other sanctioned organisations marked * below, related to this case)
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
B-21, Bangalore Town, Block-7/8 Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi, Pakistan
Reason for ban
The company was responsible for sourcing of fraudulent material, failed to perform checks of incoming materials and was unable to provide proof of traceability / tracking information.
After detailed investigation, the CB recommended a certification ban for this company. Based on information provided and the recommendation, the GOTS Management decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
7-A/K, Main Boulevard, Gulberg II, Lahore, Pakistan
Reason for ban
The company was responsible for sourcing of fraudulent material, failed to perform checks of incoming materials and was unable to provide proof of traceability / tracking information.
After detailed investigation, the CB recommended a certification ban for this company. Based on information provided and the recommendation, the GOTS Management decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
Muzaffargarh - Fazal Nagar, Jhang Road, Muzaffargarh, Pakistan
Reason for ban
The company was responsible for sourcing of fraudulent material, failed to perform checks of incoming materials and was unable to provide proof of traceability / tracking information.
After detailed investigation, the CB recommended a certification ban for this company. Based on information provided and the recommendation, the GOTS Management decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
2 Km, D.G. Khan Road, Muzaffargarh, Pakistan
Reason for ban
The company was responsible for sourcing of fraudulent material, failed to perform checks of incoming materials and was unable to provide proof of traceability / tracking information.
After detailed investigation, the CB recommended a certification ban for this company. Based on information provided and the recommendation, the GOTS Management decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
Masood Roomi House, 5 Officers Colony, Kashan-e-Mehr-e-Roomi, Multan, Pakistan
Reason for ban
The company was responsible for sourcing of fraudulent material, failed to perform checks of incoming materials and was unable to provide proof of traceability / tracking information.
After detailed investigation, the CB recommended a certification ban for this company. Based on information provided and the recommendation, the GOTS Management decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
65-KM, MULTAN ROAD, JUMBAR KHURD, BHAI PHERO, Pakistan
Reason for ban
The company was responsible for sourcing of fraudulent material, failed to perform checks of incoming materials and was unable to provide proof of traceability / tracking information.
After detailed investigation, the CB recommended a certification ban for this company. Based on information provided and the recommendation, the GOTS Management decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
7- A/K, Main Boulevard, Gulberg II, Lahore, Pakistan
Reason for ban
The company was responsible for sourcing of fraudulent material, failed to perform checks of incoming materials and was unable to provide proof of traceability / tracking information.
After detailed investigation, the CB recommended a certification ban for this company. Based on information provided and the recommendation, the GOTS Management decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
17 Km, Khanewal Road, Multan, Lahore, Pakistan
Reason for ban
The company was responsible for sourcing of fraudulent material, failed to perform checks of incoming materials and was unable to provide proof of traceability / tracking information.
After detailed investigation, the CB recommended a certification ban for this company. Based on information provided and the recommendation, the GOTS Management decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
Masood Roomi House, 5 Officers Colony, Kashan-eMehr-e-Roomi, Multan, Pakistan
Reason for ban
The company was responsible for sourcing of fraudulent material, failed to perform checks of incoming materials and was unable to provide proof of traceability / tracking information.
After detailed investigation, the CB recommended a certification ban for this company. Based on information provided and the recommendation, the GOTS Management decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
7 Km, Faisalabad Road, Sheikhupura, Pakistan
Reason for ban
The company was responsible for sourcing of fraudulent material, failed to perform checks of incoming materials and was unable to provide proof of traceability / tracking information.
After detailed investigation, the CB recommended a certification ban for this company. Based on information provided and the recommendation, the GOTS Management decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
A/17, SITE Industrial Zone, Kotri, Pakistan
Reason for ban
The company was responsible for sourcing of fraudulent material, failed to perform checks of incoming materials and was unable to provide proof of traceability / tracking information.
After detailed investigation, the CB recommended a certification ban for this company. Based on information provided and the recommendation, the GOTS Management decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
Room 702, Times International Building, No. 187 Dong Feng West Road, Guangzhou, China
Reason for ban
During investigation of the false trading of goods, this uncertified trading operation was found to be involved in fraudulent transactions facilitating movement of fake organic materials.
Following information shared by the CB investigating the fraud, the GOTS management has taken a decision to bar this company from being certified to GOTS, though recognising the limited jurisdiction it has while it is not part of the GOTS system.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
19-B Block G, Gulberg II, Lahore, Pakistan
Reason for ban
During investigation of the false trading of goods, this uncertified trading operation was found to be involved in fraudulent transactions facilitating movement of fake organic materials.
Following information shared by the CB investigating the fraud, the GOTS management has taken a decision to bar this company from being certified to GOTS, though recognising the limited jurisdiction it has while it is not part of the GOTS system.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
Unit C, 3/F, Wah Fat Industrial Building, 10 Kung Yip Street, Hong Kong
Reason for ban
During investigation of the false trading of goods, this uncertified trading operation was found to be involved in fraudulent transactions facilitating movement of fake organic materials.
Following information shared by the CB investigating the fraud, the GOTS management has taken a decision to bar this company from being certified to GOTS, though recognising the limited jurisdiction it has while it is not part of the GOTS system.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
Room # 903-904, 9th Floor, Portway Trade Centre, Plot # 189/A, S.M.C.H.S, Karachi
Reason for ban
During investigation of the false trading of goods, this uncertified trading operation was found to be involved in fraudulent transactions facilitating movement of fake organic materials.
Following information shared by the CB investigating the fraud, the GOTS management has taken a decision to bar this company from being certified to GOTS, though recognising the limited jurisdiction it has while it is not part of the GOTS system.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
AB Road, Eklera Khurd, Dhamnod, Dist. Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, India
Reason for ban
The company was found to have furnished falsified Bills of Lading as means to push fraudulent goods into the GOTS system. The company opted for voluntary withdrawal from GOTS certification after a relatively short time and after funnelling falsified materials in the supply chain.
After detailed investigation, the concerned CB recommended a certification ban for this company.
Based on information presented by the CB and their recommendation, the GOTS management decided to institute a certification ban on this company for a minimum period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
Julania Road
Dist. Khargone 451001
Madhya Pradesh, India
Reason for ban
Company was found to have willfully defrauded the GOTS system by providing fake incoming raw cotton transaction certificates for their own transactions.
On the basis of available evidence, their certification body withdrew certification, and recommended a certification ban for this company. The GOTS management has decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
14 September 2022
The GOTS management has decided to extend the certification ban for a further period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
AB Road, Nimarak Ginning Factory Parisar Sendhwa, Barwani 451666 Madhya Pradesh, India
Reason for ban
Company was found to have willfully defrauded the GOTS system by providing fake incoming raw cotton transaction certificates for their own transactions.
On the basis of available evidence, their certification body withdrew certification, and recommended a certification ban for this company. The GOTS management has decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
14 September 2022
The GOTS management has decided to extend the certification ban for a further period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
At Post Ansodkar Ingorala Road Ansodar, Amreli Gujarat, INDIA
Reason for ban
Company was found to have willfully defrauded the GOTS system by providing fake incoming raw cotton transaction certificates for their own transactions.
On the basis of available evidence, their certification body withdrew certification, and recommended a certification ban for this company. The GOTS management has decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
14 September 2022
The GOTS management has decided to extend the certification ban for a further period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
01 Annu Bhawan
Ward No. 13
Ghati Jinning Parisar
Khargone 451001
Madhya Pradesh
INDIA
Reason for ban
Company was found to have willfully defrauded the GOTS system by providing fake incoming raw cotton transaction certificates for their own transactions.
On the basis of available evidence, their certification body withdrew certification, and recommended a certification ban for this company. The GOTS management has decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
14 September 2022
The GOTS management has decided to extend the certification ban for a further period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
23 Sardar Patel Bhawan
Bus Station Road
Una, Gir Somnath
Gujarat
INDIA
Reason for ban
Company was found to have willfully defrauded the GOTS system by providing fake incoming raw cotton transaction certificates for their own transactions.
On the basis of available evidence, their certification body withdrew certification, and recommended a certification ban for this company. The GOTS management has decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
14 September 2022
The GOTS management has decided to extend the certification ban for a further period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
75 Patel Nagar
Sanawad Road
Khargone 451001
Madhya Pradesh
INDIA
Reason for ban
Company was found to have willfully defrauded the GOTS system by providing fake incoming raw cotton transaction certificates for their own transactions
On the basis of available evidence, their certification body withdrew certification, and recommended a certification ban for this company. The GOTS management has decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
14 September 2022
The GOTS management has decided to extend the certification ban for a further period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
1087 Sudama Nagar
Dwarkapuri
Indore 452009
Madhya Pradesh, INDIA
Reason for ban
Company was found to have willfully defrauded the GOTS system by providing fake incoming raw cotton transaction certificates for their own transactions.
On the basis of available evidence, their certification body withdrew certification, and recommended a certification ban for this company. The GOTS management has decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
14 September 2022
The GOTS management has decided to extend the certification ban for a further period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
435 A Mishrilal Nagar
Dist. Dewas
Madhya Pradesh, INDIA
Reason for ban
Company was found to have willfully defrauded the GOTS system by providing fake incoming raw cotton transaction certificates for their own transactions.
On the basis of available evidence, their certification body withdrew certification, and recommended a certification ban for this company. The GOTS management has decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
14 September 2022
The GOTS management has decided to extend the certification ban for a further period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
33 Ambadkar Marg, Pala Bazar, Ward No. 11, Barwani, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA
Reason for ban
Company was found to have willfully defrauded the GOTS system by providing fake incoming raw cotton transaction certificates for their own transactions.
On the basis of available evidence, their certification body withdrew certification, and recommended a certification ban for this company. The GOTS management has decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
14 September 2022
The GOTS management has decided to extend the certification ban for a further period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
Ramji 93, Mehta ki Chaal MHOW, Dist. Indore Madhya Pradesh, INDIA
Reason for ban
Company was found to have willfully defrauded the GOTS system by providing fake incoming raw cotton transaction certificates for their own transactions.
On the basis of available evidence, their certification body withdrew certification, and recommended a certification ban for this company. The GOTS management has decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
14 September 2022
The GOTS management has decided to extend the certification ban for a further period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
Enayetnagar, Godnail,
Siddirgonj,
1420, Narayanganj,
Bangladesh
Reason for ban
The company was found to have manipulated issued Transaction Certificates by changing product details, product composition and certified weights.
Upon investigation, the concerned CB has recommended a ban for this company.
The GOTS Management has decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
No. 01, Ravindra Nagar, Near PWD, Khargone 451001, Madhya Pradesh, India, Contact : Mr. Nikhil Joshi
Reason for ban
Company was found to have willfully defrauded the GOTS system by forging incoming raw cotton transaction certificates.
On the basis of available evidence, their certification body withdrew certification, which was not appealed by the company.
Post deliberation, the GOTS management has decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years
31 July 2022
The GOTS management has decided to extend the certification ban for a further period of 2 years.
Decision date(s)
Ban valid until
Company
No. 9 Of Shifeng Dongdai New Avenue, Shenhu Town,
Jinjiang City ( Place Of Business: Huahai Industrial Park, Shenhu Town, Jinjiang City )
Fujian - China
Reason for ban
Company was found to have intentionally manipulated several Transaction Certificates to increase the certified content in the transaction certificates.
The corrective actions and root cause analysis submitted to their certification body were found to be unsatisfactory. This led to a withdrawal of their certificate by their Certification body and recommend a certification ban for this company.
The GOTS management has decided to ban the company from certification for a period of 2 years.
