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GOTS is a dynamic standard, we foster constant progress towards the development of better textile processing methods. Every three years a revision process takes place in which GOTS collaborates with international stakeholders. Find out more about our comprehensive and transparent revision process below.
GOTS is backed up by stakeholder-based decision bodies/technical committees which ensure that the views of relevant stakeholders are considered. The GOTS approved certification bodies are also actively involved in the GOTS revision process through the ‘Certifiers Council’.
Revised Process for Standard Revisions
Commencing 2022, the revision process followed the Standard Setting Procedure (SSP) which provides for the constitution of an (ad hoc) Standard Revision Committee (SRC) for each revision. The SRC consists of experts from different stakeholder groups, works on the basis of respective terms of reference and decides on the revised standard. Selection of members is based on the “GOTS Stakeholder Identification Document”.
The GOTS Standards Revision Committee 2022 was formed for the revision to GOTS 7.0 and details are avialable on this website.
Public Consultation and Comments on GOTS Revision Drafts
GOTS revision drafts were made available for open public consultation and comments during the revision process. GOTS encourages all stakeholders including associations, organisations, companies and individuals to contribute to the process of the revision of the Standard through this process. The timeline for the revision to GOTS version 7.0 is as follows:
1. Constitution of GOTS SRC
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March / April 2022
(complete)
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2. Release of first revision draft for public consultation
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14 April 2022
(complete)
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3. First public consultation period
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60 days from release (ends 12 June 2022)
(complete)
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4. Deliberations of the SRC on inputs received
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May-August 2022
(complete)
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6. Second public consultation period
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From October 3 through October 31, 2022 (complete)
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7. Deliberations by the SRC on inputs received
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November-December 2022 (complete)
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8. Finalisation of GOTS version 7.0
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February 2023 (complete)
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9. Release of GOTS version 7.0
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March 2023 (completed 7 March 2023)
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Reference documents :
For more information, contact Rahul Bhajekar ().
GOTS REVISION PROCESS TO VERSION 7.0 IS NOW COMPLETE.
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