# Global Standards News [![image placeholder](https://global-standards.org/images/news/1x1-white.jpg "image placeholder")](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1616:cottonedon-brief-chinjapger&catid=14) ## [Cottoned-on Briefing in Chinese and Japanese](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1616:cottonedon-brief-chinjapger&catid=14) 17 May 2013 Please visit our website http://www.cottonedon.org and download the briefing in English, German - and new - in Japanese or Chinese. [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1616:cottonedon-brief-chinjapger&catid=14) [![image placeholder](https://global-standards.org/images/news/1x1-white.jpg "image placeholder")](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1615:cottonedon-poll&catid=14) ## [Cottoned-on Campaign's poll confirms the importance of GOTS, consumers name sustainable processing as key issue](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1615:cottonedon-poll&catid=14) 17 May 2013 The joint Soil Association and GOTS Organic Cotton Campaign 'Have you cottoned on yet' recently commissioned a poll to uncover consumer attitudes to cotton in Germany, USA, UK, India and Italy. Consumers were asked what they think shops should provide more information about with regards to the co… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1615:cottonedon-poll&catid=14) [![image placeholder](https://global-standards.org/images/news/1x1-white.jpg "image placeholder")](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1614:gots-awareded-best-ngo-india&catid=14) ## [GOTS awarded as Best Green Initiative](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1614:gots-awareded-best-ngo-india&catid=14) 17 May 2013 The Consortium of Green Fashion (CGF) in India recently presented awards in five categories: Industry, Designer, NGO, Student Competition and Best Paper. The award presented to GOTS in the NGO category was an appreciation for global activities in the field of promoting textiles produced fro… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1614:gots-awareded-best-ngo-india&catid=14) [![image placeholder](https://global-standards.org/images/news/1x1-white.jpg "image placeholder")](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1613:gots-proc-standard-of-choice&catid=14) ## [GOTS is the procurement standard of choice](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1613:gots-proc-standard-of-choice&catid=14) 17 May 2013 Leading organizations like Greenpeace International and Swiss Olympics have adopted GOTS as the gold standard for their natural fibre product procurement policies. Greenpeace International, known for its intense scrutiny of the international textile industry’s processing practices as part of its… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1613:gots-proc-standard-of-choice&catid=14) [![image placeholder](https://global-standards.org/images/news/1x1-white.jpg "image placeholder")](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1612:gots-annual-press-releases&catid=14) ## [GOTS Annual Press Release 2012 - 24 April 2013](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1612:gots-annual-press-releases&catid=14) 25 April 2013 The number of facilities becoming certified to GOTS increased 11 percent to surpass the 3000 mark in 2012, growing from 2,714 facilities in 2011 to 3,016 facilities in 2012, according to new data from the GOTS International Working Group. Please see the below press releases for the globe and with a… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1612:gots-annual-press-releases&catid=14) [![image placeholder](https://global-standards.org/images/news/1x1-white.jpg "image placeholder")](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1647:gots-pr-4-0-and-annual2013&catid=14) ## [GOTS Version 4.0 + Annual Press Release 2013 - March 2014](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1647:gots-pr-4-0-and-annual2013&catid=14) 25 April 2013 New version 4.0 released: New assessment of improved regenerated and synthetic fibres Large 2013 increase of GOTS certified companies in Europe GOTS 4.0 and Annual Press Release 2013 World (English) GOTS 4.0 and Annual Press Release 2013 World (Chinese) GOTS 4.0 and Annual Press Relea… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1647:gots-pr-4-0-and-annual2013&catid=14) [![image placeholder](https://global-standards.org/images/news/1x1-white.jpg "image placeholder")](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1611:gots-supports-biofach-india-29-nov-01-dec-2012&catid=14) ## [BioFach India 29 Nov-01 Dec 2012: GOTS is Supporter](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1611:gots-supports-biofach-india-29-nov-01-dec-2012&catid=14) 24 April 2013 In order to create more awareness among Indian Textile Industry and consumers about the need and benefits of using organic fibres as well as environmentally and socially responsible textile production systems the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is participating as an official supporter in… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1611:gots-supports-biofach-india-29-nov-01-dec-2012&catid=14)