GOTS News
GOTS Achieves Recognition in Green Button 2.0 Scheme
21 December 2023
Based on UN-ITC's recommendation, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has recognised GOTS as meeting the requirements for the production processes for the Green Button 2.0. GOTS can be used as proof for the areas of manufacturing and wet processes. Previo...
GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS Pilot Project Creates Pathway for Small Operators to Attain Certification (2)
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 +++ 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.
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