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GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS Pilot Project Creates Pathway for Small Operators to Attain Certification

27. November 2023
In a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing accessibility to certification for small operator groups within the organic textile value chain, the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is pleased to introduce its ongoing Controlled Supply Chain Scheme Pilot Project. The project, launched in 20...

GOTS Press Release +++ Release of GOTS Due Diligence Handbook marks sustainable milestone for textile industry

03. Oktober 2023
  The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), in cooperation with the Hague-based UpRights Foundation, is proud to launch the GOTS Due Diligence Handbook for Certified Entities. This landmark publication is a crucial step forward in the promotion of sustainability, human rights and ethica...

GOTS, the Organic Cotton Accelerator and Textile Exchange announce new labs for qualitative GMO testing

20. September 2023
    The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), the Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA), and Textile Exchange are pleased to announce the renewal of the international ISO IWA 32:2019 proficiency test for a third year, under technical support from Wageningen Food Safety Research. T...

GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS enters OECD Alignment Assessment Process to Advance Sustainable Practices in the Textile Industry

08. August 2023
GOTS enters OECD Alignment Assessment Process to Advance Sustainable Practices in the Textile IndustryPress ReleaseFor immediate releaseStuttgart, 8 August 2023 In a significant step forward for responsible business, the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) officially started the Organisation ...

GOTS PRESSEMITTEILUNG +++ Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) startet ins OECD Alignment Assessment als Werkzeug zur Förderung nachhaltiger Lieferketten

08. August 2023
Bereits bestehende oder kommende Lieferkettengesetze beziehen sich oft auf die „OECD Leitlinien zur Erfüllung der Sorgfaltspflichten zur Förderung verantwortungsvoller Lieferketten in der Bekleidungs- und Schuhwarenindustrie”.Daher hat der Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) offiziell den OE...

GOTS joins textile industry representatives and leaders to showcase innovation and expertise at Texworld Evolution NYC

03. Juli 2023
  GOTS joins textile industry representatives and leaders to showcase innovation and expertise at Texworld Evolution NYC Press Release  For immediate release Stuttgart, 3 July 2023 Lori Wyman, GOTS Representative in North America will be hosting a booth at the highly anticipated Summ...

GOTS, ESA and Marple Launch World-First Cotton Monitoring Project

05. Juni 2023
GOTS, EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY AND MARPLE LAUNCH WORLD-FIRST PROJECT TO USE REMOTE MONITORING IN ORGANIC COTTON CERTIFICATION ·         Project from the Global Organic Textile Standard and European Space Agency will use AI and satellite imagery to detect...

GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS kicks off third decade with significant growth and forward momentum 

21. März 2023
GOTS kicks off third decade with significant growth and forward momentum A new Standard revision process that allows for greater collaboration, record high numbers of both Certification Bodies and Certified Facilities, and a consumer awareness campaign that reached millions were among the highlig...