In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
") [standards](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/standard "standard glossary text
") (VSS) means taking action against misuse. We investigate allegations of fraud, misleading claims and the improper use of our labels or references to certification, and apply appropriate sanctions where necessary. ### Complaint procedure Global [Standards](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/standard "standard glossary text
") provides a complaint procedure to ensure a formalised, timely and effective means of handling and resolving any complaints raised with regard to [GOTS](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/gots "The worldwide leading voluntary sustainability standard for the post-harvest textile value chain for certified organic fibres, covering environmental criteria, human rights, social criteria and business conduct.
") and GRTS. [File a complaint](https://global-standards.org/index.php?Itemid=1464) ### Certification bans View companies that have been banned from obtaining GOTS or GRTS certification or participating in the [input](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/input "General term for all Substances and Preparations directly applied as textile auxiliary agents, inks, dyes or pigments.
") approval system. Publishing bans promotes transparency and helps protect the integrity of our VSS. [View list](https://global-standards.org/index.php?Itemid=1465)