GOTS News
Public Consultation Open for GOTS Version 8.0 Revision
02 January 2025
Stuttgart, Germany – The following statement was issued today by Global Standard, the non-profit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS): “We are excited to announce the launch of the public consultation process for the first revision draft of GOTS Version 8.0 ...
GOTS revision process commences
01 January 2025
Stuttgart, Germany – The following statement was issued today by Global Standard, the non-profit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS): “We are pleased to announce the formation of a 25-member Standard Revision Committee (SRC) to oversee the revision of the G...
Global Standard releases statement celebrating the inclusion of GOTS in the EPA’s federal purchasing recommendations
09 December 2024
Stuttgart, Germany – The following statement was issued today by Global Standard, the non-profit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS): “Global Standard applauds today’s announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to include the Global Organic Te...
GOTS Due Diligence Handbook for Auditors marks sustainability milestone for the textile industry
19 November 2024
Stuttgart, Germany – Global Standard, the non-profit that manages the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), in partnership with The Hague-based UpRights Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of the GOTS Due Diligence Handbook for Auditors. This landmark resource is a critical ste...
Global Standard Lifts Intertek Suspension
06 November 2024
Stuttgart, Germany – Global Standard today announced it is lifting the suspension placed on Intertek Testing Services NA Inc., a GOTS-approved Certification Body (CB), following recent communication received from their Accreditation Body (AB), ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board).
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