Khata No. 100/181, Plot 1214/1590
Mouza Dungripalli, Belpada
Bolangir, Odisha 767026
India

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.

Near Dhobghaten Temple
Bolangir Road
Bolangir, Kurli,
Odisha 767039
India

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.

Survey 333/1
Jamnagar Rajkot Highway
93, Village Soyal Taluka Dhrol Jamnagar,
Gujarat 361210
India

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.

31 Karnavati Estate, Near ONGC Well
Ring Road, Odhav
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
India

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.

Survey 129, At Kanakpura
Himmatnagar Highway
Tal Vijapur, Mehsana
382870 Gujarat
India

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.

House 2, Mary Villa, Azad Road Gundavali Village Andheri East Mumbai 400069 India

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.

Survey 324, 357, 358 Kadi Thol Road Borisana, Kadi Mehsana 382715 India

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.

13th Floor, 1301 Shivalik Shilp ISKON Cross Road Ambli Bopal Road Ahmedabad 380015 India

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.

306, Satyamev Eminence B/S Saptak Bungalow Science City Road Sola, Ahmedabad 380060 India

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.

Madhkhola, Sreepur, Gazipur, 1740 Dhaka, Bangladesh

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.

Room 808, Building 6, No. 6 Sanhong Road, Yuhuatai District, Nanjing, 210000 Jiangsu Sheng - China

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

19/7B-A
Jaggannathpuram
Khatena Road
Lohamandi
Agra 282002
Uttar, Pradesh
India

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.

19/7D
Khatena Road
Lohamandi
Agra 282002
Uttar Pradesh
India

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.

Sr No 344/1/4,
Nr Mamta Kendra
Nani Kadi, Mehsana
Kadi 382715
Gujarat, India

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**)

2021-0261(A), First Floor, East Office Bldg 45
Qingdao Qianwan Container Terminal
Pilot Free Trade Zone
Beijing Road, 266555
Qingdao District
China (Shandong)

See explanation above for Uma Exports

1/F-2991, East Office Bldg No. 45
Beijing road,
Qianwan bonded port area,
Qingdao pilot free trade zone,
QINGDAO, China

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.

bu l”Stephan Karadzha” 6
8800, Sliven
Bulgaria

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.

3, 12, Magnet Corporate Park,
Behind Intas House, Near Zydus Hospital,
Sarkhej – Gandhinagar Highway, Thaltej
Ahmedabad, 380054
Gujarat, India

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.

First Floor,
F/37 Tirth Arcade
Thol Road, Kadi, Mehsana
Gujarat 382715 India

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.

K38 Connaught Place
New Delhi 110001 India

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.

A 234 Okhla Industrial Area Phase 1
New Delhi 110020 India

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.

4/37E New Extension Street, Kaikatti Pudur Post, Avinashi- 641 654, Tirupur District, Tamil Nadu INDIA

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

4, Jawahar Ganj, AB Road
Sendhwa Barwani 451666
Madhya Pradesh, India

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.

Room 702, Times International Building, No. 187 Dong Feng West Road, Guangzhou, China

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.

19-B Block G, Gulberg II, Lahore, Pakistan

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.

Unit C, 3/F, Wah Fat Industrial Building, 10 Kung Yip Street, Hong Kong

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.

Room # 903-904, 9th Floor, Portway Trade Centre, Plot # 189/A, S.M.C.H.S, Karachi

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.

AB Road, Eklera Khurd, Dhamnod, Dist. Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, India

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.  

Julania Road
Dist. Khargone 451001
Madhya Pradesh, India

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.

AB Road, Nimarak Ginning Factory Parisar Sendhwa, Barwani 451666 Madhya Pradesh, India

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.

At Post Ansodkar Ingorala Road Ansodar, Amreli Gujarat, INDIA

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.

01 Annu Bhawan
Ward No. 13
Ghati Jinning Parisar
Khargone 451001
Madhya Pradesh
INDIA

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.

23 Sardar Patel Bhawan
Bus Station Road
Una, Gir Somnath
Gujarat
INDIA

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.

75 Patel Nagar
Sanawad Road
Khargone 451001
Madhya Pradesh
INDIA

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.

1087 Sudama Nagar
Dwarkapuri
Indore 452009
Madhya Pradesh, INDIA

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.

435 A Mishrilal Nagar

Dist. Dewas

Madhya Pradesh, INDIA

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.

33 Ambadkar Marg,  Pala Bazar, Ward No. 11,  Barwani,  Madhya Pradesh, INDIA

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.

Ramji 93, Mehta ki Chaal MHOW, Dist. Indore Madhya Pradesh, INDIA

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.

No. 01, Ravindra Nagar, Near PWD, Khargone 451001, Madhya Pradesh, India, Contact : Mr. Nikhil Joshi

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.