# Global Standards News [![](https://global-standards.org/images/news/archiv/gots-gots-images-pages/gots-logo_rgb_2018_transp_72dpi.png)](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1880:global-standards-gots-joins-the-make-the-label-count-coalition&catid=14) ## [Global Standard’s GOTS joins the Make the Label Count coalition](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1880:global-standards-gots-joins-the-make-the-label-count-coalition&catid=14) 11 March 2025 Stuttgart, Germany – Global Standard, the nonprofit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has joined the Make the Label Count coalition of international natural fibre producers, manufacturers, brands, standards and environmental groups. As a recognised authorit… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1880:global-standards-gots-joins-the-make-the-label-count-coalition&catid=14) [![](https://global-standards.org/images/news/archiv/gots-gots-images-pages/gots-logo_rgb_2018_transp_72dpi.png)](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1879:global-standard-concern-over-eu-omnibus-package-weakening-sustainability-reporting&catid=14) ## [Global Standard: Concern over EU Omnibus package weakening sustainability reporting](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1879:global-standard-concern-over-eu-omnibus-package-weakening-sustainability-reporting&catid=14) 27 February 2025 Stuttgart, Germany – The following statement was issued today by Global Standard, the nonprofit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS): “Global Standard views the recently published European Commission Omnibus package as a step backwards in the pursuit of a more… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1879:global-standard-concern-over-eu-omnibus-package-weakening-sustainability-reporting&catid=14) [![](https://global-standards.org/images/news/archiv/gots-gots-images-pages/gots-logo_rgb_2018_transp_72dpi.png)](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1878:meet-global-standard-at-intertextile-spring-edition-2025-in-shanghai&catid=14) ## [Meet Global Standard at Intertextile Spring Edition 2025 in Shanghai](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1878:meet-global-standard-at-intertextile-spring-edition-2025-in-shanghai&catid=14) 27 February 2025 Stuttgart, Germany – Global Standard will participate in the first textile trade show of 2025 in China, hosted by Messe Frankfurt. The Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics-Spring Edition (2025 Intertextile Spring Edition) will be at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shan… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1878:meet-global-standard-at-intertextile-spring-edition-2025-in-shanghai&catid=14) [![](https://global-standards.org/images/news/archiv/gots-gots-images-pages/gots-logo_rgb_2018_transp_72dpi.png)](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1877:global-standard-receives-iseal-impulse-grant-to-provide-cutting-edge-gots-due-diligence-training-for-auditors&catid=14) ## [Global Standard receives ISEAL Innovations Fund grant to provide cutting-edge GOTS due diligence training for auditors](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1877:global-standard-receives-iseal-impulse-grant-to-provide-cutting-edge-gots-due-diligence-training-for-auditors&catid=14) 25 February 2025 Stuttgart, Germany – Global Standard, the nonprofit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has received an Impulse Grant from the ISEAL Innovations Fund to develop a continuous learning policy for GOTS auditors and a specialised training programme on GOTS Due Di… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1877:global-standard-receives-iseal-impulse-grant-to-provide-cutting-edge-gots-due-diligence-training-for-auditors&catid=14) [![](https://global-standards.org/images/news/archiv/gots-gots-images-pages/gots-logo_rgb_2018_transp_72dpi.png)](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1876:meet-global-standard-at-viatt-2025-in-ho-chi-minh-city&catid=14) ## [Meet Global Standard at VIATT 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1876:meet-global-standard-at-viatt-2025-in-ho-chi-minh-city&catid=14) 11 February 2025 Stuttgart, Germany – Learn more about the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and meet Felicia Shi, Global Standard Representative in APAC, at the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (VIATT), the first trade show of 2025 hosted… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1876:meet-global-standard-at-viatt-2025-in-ho-chi-minh-city&catid=14) [![](https://global-standards.org/images/news/archiv/gots-gots-images-pages/gots-logo_rgb_2018_transp_72dpi.png)](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1875:global-standard-opens-public-consultation-for-gots-version-8-0&catid=14) ## [Global Standard opens public consultation for GOTS Version 8.0](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1875:global-standard-opens-public-consultation-for-gots-version-8-0&catid=14) 08 January 2025 Stuttgart, Germany – The public is invited to consult on the next version of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and its Implementation Manual. Global Standard, the non-profit that owns and operates the Standard, makes the announcement at a time when the textile industry needs guida… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1875:global-standard-opens-public-consultation-for-gots-version-8-0&catid=14) [![](https://global-standards.org/images/news/archiv/gots-gots-images-pages/gots-logo_rgb_2018_transp_72dpi.png)](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1874:public-consultation-open-for-gots-version-8-0-revision&catid=14) ## [Public Consultation Open for GOTS Version 8.0 Revision](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1874:public-consultation-open-for-gots-version-8-0-revision&catid=14) 02 January 2025 Stuttgart, Germany – The following statement was issued today by Global Standard, the non-profit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS): “We are excited to announce the launch of the public consultation process for the first revision draft of GOTS Version 8.0 an… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1874:public-consultation-open-for-gots-version-8-0-revision&catid=14)