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GTB - Shaping a more transparent, data-driven future together!

15. April 2025

Stuttgart, Germany - The Global Trace-Base (GTB) is more than just a centralised data system — it’s a powerful tool designed to deliver unmatched traceability, transparency, and integrity. Developed by Global Standard gGmbH, GTB will collect and manage data on certified entities and certified pro…

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BE PART OF THE GOTS REVISION TO VERSION 8.0!

09. September 2024

GOTS REVISION TO v 8.0 & CONSTITUTION OF THE SRC Global Standard gGmbH is commencing a new cycle of revision to the Global Organic Textile Standard—GOTS—(and Implementation Manual) in 2025. This process begins with the formation of an honorary, multi-stakeholder Standard Revision Com…

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Meet GOTS at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2024

20. August 2024

Global Standard will participate in the 2024 Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics from 27-29 August at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), China. Global Standard will have a booth and give a speech at the Sustainability Forum - Econogy Hub seminar to promote GOT…

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Global Standard partially suspends Intertek Testing Services NA Inc. as a GOTS-approved Certification Body

31. Juli 2024

Based on the discovery of serious lapses at Intertek Testing Services NA Inc. (Intertek), a GOTS-approved Certification Body (CB), Global Standard gGmbH management has decided to partially suspend the work in specific areas of Intertek’s operations. Intertek was notified on 25 July 2024. …

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Global Standard prepares to develop new standard, expanding GOTS benefits to a wider range of sustainable fibres

08. Juli 2024

By Claudia Kersten and Rahul Bhajekar Since 2006, self-funded non-profit Global Standard has led in environmental and social criteria through its Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). Because of our dedication to advancing sustainability and pioneering approach to improve the organic textile w…

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GOTS at the Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 2024

26. Mai 2024

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) will participate in the Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics taking place from June 5 to 7, 2024, at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian), China. Non-profit Global Standard, in charge of managing GOTS, will have a booth at the exhibi…

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GOTS hits milestones, releases new rules and tools supporting the textile industry towards sustainability and responsibility

30. April 2024

2023 Highlights: GOTS Version 7.0 released GOTS certified entities grow by 8% and expand to 89 countries GOTS releases Due Diligence Handbook for certified entities Farm-Gin Registry implemented in India, creating a direct link and better evaluation of incoming data GOTS collaborates wit…

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GOTS applauds European Parliament’s vote on the Green Claims Directive

15. März 2024

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) applauds last week’s vote by the European Parliament to ban unverified 'green' product labels by enforcing stricter rules to back green claims and labels. By obligating companies to submit evidence about environmental marketing claims – includi…

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