Zertifizierungsverbote

The Certification body found that there was an attempt by a representative of the company's management to improperly influence the certifying body in relation to the issuance of a Transaction Certificate. As a result, the CB has recommended a ban for this client.

The Management deliberated the matter, issued a notice to the company regarding potential certification ban. The company responded with certain observations which were then taken up with the respective CB. After studying the observations, the CB confirmed that no new information was provided and reiterated the recommended certification ban. The management therefore decided to constitute a certification ban for a minimum period of 2 years.

An investigation was initiated by the Certification Body in response to a complaint, during which findings suggested that the company was engaged in practices inconsistent with the applicable certification standards (regarding NOP scope certificate and transaction certificates).

The Management deliberated the matter, issued a notice to the company which failed to respond within the stipulated time and therefore decided to constitute a certification ban for a minimum period of 2 years.

Based on a complaint received, Investigation was conducted by the Certification Body and it was found that the company was involved into practices inconsistent with the applicable certification standards (regarding multiplication of stock and overselling). A certification ban was recommended by the Certification Body.

The Management deliberated the matter, issued a notice to the company regarding potential certification ban. The company responded with certain observations which were then taken up with the respective CB. After studying the observations, the CB confirmed that no new information was provided and reiterated the recommended certification ban. The management therefore decided to constitute a certification ban for a minimum period of 2 years.

The Certification Body found evidence that Sustainable Spinning and Commodities PVT Ltd deliberately entered incorrect information and/or misleading documentation and/or inaccurate documentation into the Intertek SourceClear platform to obtain transaction certificates purporting to record sales of organic cotton which are not based in fact. Such activity constitutes a violation of applicable certification or legal standards.

The Management deliberated the matter, issued a notice to the company regarding potential certification ban. The company responded with certain observations which were then taken up with the respective CB. After studying the observations, the CB confirmed that no new information was provided and reiterated the recommended certification ban. The management therefore decided to constitute a certification ban for a minimum period of 2 years.

Based on a complaint received, Investigation was conducted by the CB and it was found that the company was into practices inconsistent with the applicable certification standards (regarding multiplication of stock and overselling). A certification ban was recommended by the Certification Body.

The Management deliberated the matter, issued a notice to the company regarding potential certification ban. The company responded with certain observations which were then taken up with the respective CB. After studying the observations, the CB confirmed that no new information was provided and reiterated the recommended certification ban. The management therefore decided to constitute a certification ban for a minimum period of 2 years.

Based on routine review by the Global Standard Integrity unit, discrepancies were observed in some documentation and an investigation was carried out by the company’s Certification Body. The CB found evidence of the company using fake shipping companies to show transportation of goods and defrauding the GOTS system. Investigations revealed that the shipping company did not exist, and no material movement actually took place. Based on the facts despite the company not being currently certified, the Certification Body withdrew the certification in August 2024 and recommended a certification ban on this company.

The Management deliberated the matter, issued a notice to the company which failed to respond within the stipulated time and therefore decided to constitute a certification ban for a minimum period of 2 years.

Based on routine review by the Global Standard Integrity unit, discrepancies were observed in some documentation and an investigation was carried out by the company’s Certification Body. The CB found evidence of the company using fake shipping companies to show transportation of goods and defrauding the GOTS system. Investigations revealed that the shipping company did not exist, and no material movement actually took place. Based on the facts despite the company not being currently certified, the Certification Body withdrew the certification in August 2024 and recommended a certification ban on this company.

The Management deliberated the matter, issued a notice to the company which failed to respond within the stipulated time and therefore decided to constitute a certification ban for a minimum period of 2 years

The company submitted 35 fake transaction certificates for authentication. The certification body concerned conducted an investigation, and it was found that TCs were manipulated from drafts provided to the client and were not issued by GSCS. Following due process, the CB withdrew certification in November 2024 and recommended a certification ban.

The Management deliberated the matter, issued a notice to the company which failed to respond within the stipulated time and therefore decided to constitute a certification ban for a minimum period of 2 years.

Certification Body found clear evidence of using fake shipping companies to show transportation of goods and defrauding the GOTS system. Investigations revealed that the shipping company did not exist, and no material movement actually took place. Based on the facts despite the company not being currently certified, the Certification Body recommended a ban on this company.

Second, based on a complaint received and investigations that followed, the company was found to have submitted forged NOP TCs for raw cotton with a QR code that led to a spoofed website that falsely confirmed the genuineness of these TCs.

The Global Standard management studied the matter and imposed a certification ban of a minimum period of 2 years.

Certification Body found clear evidence of using fake shipping companies to show transportation of goods and defrauding the GOTS system. Investigations revealed that the shipping company did not exist and no material movement actually took place. Based on the facts despite the company not being currently certified, the Certification Body recommended a certification ban on this company.

Second, based on a complaint received and investigations that followed, the company was found to have submitted forged NOP TCs for raw cotton with a QR code that led to a spoofed website that falsely confirmed the genuineness of these TCs.

The Global Standard management studied the matter and imposed a certification ban of a minimum period of 2 years.

Based on routine review by the Global Standard Integrity unit, an investigation was carried our by the company’s Certification Body. The CB found clear evidence of using fake shipping companies to show transportation of goods and defrauding the GOTS system. Investigations revealed that the shipping company did not exist and no material movement actually took place. Based on the facts despite the company not being currently certified, the Certification Body recommended a certification ban on this company.

The Global Standard management studied the matter and imposed a certification ban of a minimum period of 2 years.

Based on routine review by the Global Standard Integrity unit, an investigation was carried our by the company’s Certification Body. Certification Body found clear evidence of using fake shipping companies to show transportation of goods and defrauding the GOTS system. Investigations revealed that the shipping company did not exist and no material movement actually took place. Based on the facts despite the company not being currently certified, the Certification Body recommended a certification ban on this company.

The Global Standard management studied the matter and imposed a certification ban of a minimum period of 2 years.

During routine review by their certification body, discrepancies were observed in certain documentation. After further investigation, the certification body discovered that the company wilfully provided forged input Transaction
Certificates with an intent to defraud the GOTS system. Based on their reviews, despite the company not being currently certified, the Certification Body recommended a certification ban on this company.

The Global Standard management studied the matter and imposed a certification ban of a minimum period of 2 years.

Based on a complaint received, Investigation was conducted by the CB and it was determined that the company was involved in fraudulent activity. The company was involved in multiplication of stock and overselling. A certification ban was recommended by the Certification Body.

The Global Standard management studied the matter and imposed a certification ban on the company for a minimum period of 2 years.

Based on a complaint received, Investigation was conducted by the CB and it was determined that the company was involved in fraudulent activity. The company was involved in multiplication of stock and overselling. A certification ban was recommended by the Certification Body.

The Global Standard management studied the matter and imposed a certification ban on the company for a minimum period of 2 years.

Based on a complaint received, Investigation was conducted by the CB and it was determined that the company was involved in fraudulent activity. The company was involved in multiplication of stock and overselling. A certification ban was recommended by the Certification Body.

The Global Standard management studied the matter and imposed a certification ban on the company for a minimum period of 2 years.

Based on a complaint received, Investigation was conducted by the CB and it was determined that the company was involved in fraudulent activity. The company was involved in multiplication of stock and overselling. A certification ban was recommended by the Certification Body.

The Global Standard management studied the matter and imposed a certification ban on the company for a minimum period of 2 years.

Based on a complaint received, Investigation was conducted by the CB and it was determined that the company was involved in fraudulent activity. The company used fake input TCs and failed to provide any documentation required to verify the authenticity of inputs TCs. The company’s GOTS certification was withdrawn by the CB and a certification ban recommended.

The Global Standard management studied the matter and imposed a certification ban on the company for a minimum period of 2 years.

Based on a complaint received, Investigation was conducted by the CB, it was determined that the company was involved in fraudulent activity. The company used fake input TCs and failed to provide any documentation required to verify the authenticity of inputs TCs. The company’s GOTS certification was withdrawn by the CB and a certification ban recommended.

The Global Standard management after studying the recommendation imposed a certification ban on the company for a period of 2 years

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.

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.

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**)

See explanation above for Uma Exports

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.

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.

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.

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.

22 January 2025
Ban extended for a further period of 2 years.

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.

22 January 2025
Ban extended for a further period of 2 years.

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.

22 January 2025
Ban extended for a further period of 2 years.

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

22 January 2025
Ban extended for a further period of two years due to continued use of similar trademark

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.

22 January 2025
Ban extended for a further period of 2 years.

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.

10 September 2024
The GOTS Management decided to extend this ban for another period of 2 years.

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.

10 September 2024
The GOTS Management decided to extend this ban for another period of 2 years.

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.

10 September 2024
The GOTS Management decided to extend this ban for another period of 2 years.

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.

10 September 2024
The GOTS Management decided to extend this ban for another period of 2 years.

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.

10 September 2024
The GOTS Management decided to extend this ban for another period of 2 years.  

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.

10 September 2024 
The GOTS Management decided to extend this ban for another period of 2 years.

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.

10 September 2024
The GOTS Management decided to extend this ban for another period of 2 years.

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.

10 September 2024
The GOTS Management decided to extend this ban for another period of 2 years.

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.

10 September 2024
The GOTS Management decided to extend this ban for another period of 2 years.

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.

10 September 2024

The GOTS Management decided to extend this ban for another period of 2 years.

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.

10 September 2024
The GOTS Management decided to extend this ban for another period of 2 years.

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.

10 September 2024
The GOTS Management decided to extend this ban for another period of 2 years.

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.

10 September 2024
The GOTS Management decided to extend this ban for another period of 2 years.

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.

10 September 2024
The GOTS Management decided to extend this ban for another period of 2 years.

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.

10 September 2024
The GOTS Management decided to extend this ban for another period of 2 years.

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.

10 Sept 2024
The GOTS Management decided to extend this ban for a additional period of 2 years.