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 what makes it special? Takes about 10-15 Minutes to complete Intended for the media, consumers, the general public – anyone interesteed in learning basic facts about GOTS Content: This is a short training to help you learn what GOTS really means, what its main features are and what sets it apart from other [standards](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/standard "standard glossary text
"). It features instructive texts, illustrations, videos and a means of testing your knowledge at the end. [Start](https://gots.iprendo.de/public/demo/b058f3775638090277a4cf31f0f34004ab852c96) - ### How do I protect the environment by choosing a GOTS product? Takes about 15-20 minutes to complete Intended for consumers and the general public Content: This training is all about the ways in which we, as consumers, do good for the environment when we choose GOTS-certified textiles – from the [organic](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/organic "'Organic' is a regulated term used to distinguish systems of managed production and products derived therefrom that adhere to principles of health, ecology, fairness and care, and which are certified compliant to an organic standard's regulations by an Approved Certification Body.
GOTS defines organic textiles as being made with fibres from organic agriculture systems that are certified to one of the IFOAM Family of Standards, and that are processed in socially and ecologically responsible ways, in alignment with organic principles.
Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. Everyone is entitled to these rights, without discrimination. (Source: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, United Nations)
") and social criteria Takes about 15-20 minutes to complete Intended for the media, consumers, the general public, and companies who would like an overview of GOTS' human rights and social criteria Content: Here, we are starting to get into the nitty-gritty of the GOTS criteria: No forced labour, no child labour, [occupational health and safety](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/occupational-health-and-safety "Regarding all aspects of health and safety in the workplace, with a strong focus on the primary prevention of hazards. The health of workers has several determinants, including risk factors in the workplace leading to cancers, accidents, musculoskeletal diseases, respiratory diseases, hearing loss, circulatory diseases, stress-related disorders and communicable diseases.
"),...: What is behind those terms and what does GOTS really demand? The training uses videos and excercises to help you understand. [Start](https://gots.iprendo.de/public/demo/20b87224d2fc770959b4a1bdd8c941773d949a49) - ### As a textile producer, [trader](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/trader "Entity trading with (=buying and selling) GOTS Goods in the supply chain between the producer of the fibre and the retail merchant of the final product regardless of whether the goods are physically received or not (e.g. an import, export or wholesale trading entity).
Agents who do not become proprietors of the goods and retailers only selling to the end consumer are not considered Traders.
A business entity or an online marketplace selling directly and exclusively to an end consumer (DTC operator).
"), what advantages does a GOTS certification have for me? Takes about 10 minutes to complete Intended for textile producers, traders and retailers, and all those interested in how they work with GOTS Content: This is a concise training that will tell you in clear terms what is in it for you if you "go GOTS" as a textile producer, trader or retailer. It features videos from companies that already certified to GOTS and will allow you to check your understanding. Have a look! [Start](https://gots.iprendo.de/public/demo/c5fac4d5b8cb669db4d2bd1199d19c14dfd77a4c) - ### How to use the GOTS Certification Mark Correctly Takes about 30-45 minutes to complete Intended for anyone who would like to know about how to correctly use the [GOTS Signs](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/gots-signs "The Logo and the Word Sign registered as a certification mark.
") – the [GOTS Logo](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/gots-logo "The garment icon, embedded into the circle element and surrounded by the letters 'Global Organic Textile Standard GOTS', displayed only with the allowed colours.
") and Word Sign –, in particular GOTS-Certified Entities Content: This is an in-depth training that will teach you about product claims, different responsibilities along the supply chain, and of course what correct GOTS labelling looks like. It features ample illustrations and will allow you to check your understanding both along the way and on a final test. By completing this training, you will be well on your way to always using the GOTS Signs correctly and steering clear of trademark violations. [Start](https://gots.iprendo.de/public/demo/e5ab63650ce5936f81d977cc5f8ff814ad4a9f12) ## Educational Films - ### More than just a label - GOTS [watch now](https://youtu.be/QVdk54d42dc?si=s_uSVHU6nCgMV6xp) - ### [Organic Fibres](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/organic-fibres "Lorem Ipsum dolor sit amet
") [WATCH NOW](https://youtu.be/aPhl0fAoNMM?si=9XXO0-KltT7FYMuC) - ### Environmental criteria [WATCH NOW](https://youtu.be/Vj-PoLiARY4?si=o1H29kljrnQN5ZOe) - ### All Processing Stages [WATCH NOW](https://youtu.be/EUub72Xa4O0?si=JI87vmg38ndGa1Ei) - ### [Traceability](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/traceability "The ability to trace the origin of an object back to its source.
In a GOTS context, the ability to trace a GOTS Good as it moves through its supply chain.
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") have their own academies, and many of them offer trainings on topics that are highly relevant for individuals interested in Global Standards. Here is a curated list of training offerings from organisations that Global Standards is connected to: - ### IVN Academy iVN, internationaler Verband der Naturtextilwirtschaft e.V., is one of the founding organisations of Global Standards. Its Academy features webinars, lectures, seminars and panel discussions, and it covers topics such as Customer Relationship Management, compliance with legislation, supply chain due diligence or the [sustainability](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/sustainability "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.”
") performance of specific fibres and materials. [Start](https://naturtextil.de/akademie/) - ### JOCA: Lectures & Training JOCA is the Japan Organic Cotton Association and it is one of the founding organisations of Global Standards. On their website, regarding Lectures & Training, you will be able to find workshops on organic cotton, as well as their Organic Cotton Salesperson Qualification Course. [Start](https://joca.gr.jp/service-activity/#kouzakenshu) - ### Social Accountability International: Training SAI, or Social Accountability International, offers a wide range of training and capacity building services related to human rights at work. Global Standards collaborates with SAI to organise the GOTS/GRTS-SAI trainings for social and human rights [audits](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/audit "A systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which the Standard's requirements (including environmental and social criteria) are fulfilled by a Certified Entity or applicant for the status of Certified Entity. Audits are conducted by Approved Certification Bodies (see 'Approved Certification Body').
") (contact: Knowledge Management and Continued Education Specialist at Global Standards). SAI's portfolio also offers a number of other live and online trainings on auditing and human rights topics. [Read more](https://sa-intl.org/services/training/) - ### MaxTex Academy The aim of the MaxTex Academy is to "empower companies, organisations and the people within them to design their entire value chain holistically and sustainably". More recently, its seminars and continuing education programmes have placed a special emphasis on the growing role of legislators with regard to the textile industry's voluntary commitments, national and EU-wide supply chain laws, circularity, supply chain transparency and future-proof materials. It offers events both in German and in English. [Start](https://maxtex.eu/maxtex-academy/) [Read more …Academy ](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=59:academy&catid=23)