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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 2...

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

03 October 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 Industry Press Release For immediate release Stuttgart, 8 August 2023 In a significant step forward for responsible business, the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) officially started the Organisat...

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...