GOTS News
The Second Round of Public Consultation for GOTS Version 8.0 is Open
13 July 2025
Stuttgart, Germany -
The Second Round of Public Consultation for GOTS Version 8.0 is Open
Global Standard gGmbH is pleased to announce the opening of the second Public Consultation Period for the revision of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) to Version 8.0.
Following the conclus…
Global Standard to Launch Public Consultation for New Textile Standard on 14 July
10 July 2025
Stuttgart, Germany -
Global Standard, the non-profit organisation behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), will launch the public consultation for a new voluntary sustainability standard, the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), on Monday, 14 July 2025.
This marks a signi…
OECD Assessment of GOTS Indicates Strong Alignment with International Due Diligence Frameworks
30 June 2025
Stuttgart, Germany -
Global Standard, the non-profit organisation behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), announces today the conclusion of an OECD Alignment Assessment of GOTS Version 7.0. The OECD evaluated the standard against its Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply…
Global Standard Statement concerning the OECD Alignment Assessment of the Global Organic Textile Standard with OECD Due Diligence Standards
30 June 2025
Stuttgart, Germany -
Global Standard gGmbH, the non-profit organisation behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), is pleased to announce the results of the OECD Alignment Assessment of GOTS Version 7.0. This independent, standards-only evaluation was carried out as part of the OEC…
Global Standard expands scope, leverages AI innovation, and amplifies global engagement — 2024 Annual Report reveals key achievements and strategic shifts
20 May 2025
2024 Highlights:
GOTS Version 7.0 fully implemented
GOTS Version 8.0 revision process started
Global Standard Advisory Council approved first additional standard to GOTS
Released results of AI satellite project differentiating organic and non-organic fields
#Behindtheseams campaign reach…