# 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=1873:gots-revision-process-commences&catid=14) ## [GOTS revision process commences](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1873:gots-revision-process-commences&catid=14) 01 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 pleased to announce the formation of a 25-member Standard Revision Committee (SRC) to oversee the revision of the Glo… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1873:gots-revision-process-commences&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=1872:global-standard-releases-statement-celebrating-the-inclusion-of-gots-in-the-epas-federal-purchasing-recommendations&catid=14) ## [Global Standard releases statement celebrating the inclusion of GOTS in the EPA’s federal purchasing recommendations](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1872:global-standard-releases-statement-celebrating-the-inclusion-of-gots-in-the-epas-federal-purchasing-recommendations&catid=14) 09 December 2024 Stuttgart, Germany – The following statement was issued today by Global Standard, the non-profit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS): “Global Standard applauds today’s announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to include the Global Organic Text… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1872:global-standard-releases-statement-celebrating-the-inclusion-of-gots-in-the-epas-federal-purchasing-recommendations&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=1871:gots-due-diligence-handbook-for-auditors-marks-sustainability-milestone-for-the-textile-industry&catid=14) ## [GOTS Due Diligence Handbook for Auditors marks sustainability milestone for the textile industry](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1871:gots-due-diligence-handbook-for-auditors-marks-sustainability-milestone-for-the-textile-industry&catid=14) 19 November 2024 Stuttgart, Germany – Global Standard, the non-profit that manages the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), in partnership with The Hague-based UpRights Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of the GOTS Due Diligence Handbook for Auditors. This landmark resource is a critical step… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1871:gots-due-diligence-handbook-for-auditors-marks-sustainability-milestone-for-the-textile-industry&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=1870:global-standard-lifts-intertek-suspension&catid=14) ## [Global Standard Lifts Intertek Suspension](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1870:global-standard-lifts-intertek-suspension&catid=14) 06 November 2024 Stuttgart, Germany – Global Standard today announced it is lifting the suspension placed on Intertek Testing Services NA Inc., a GOTS-approved Certification Body (CB), following recent communication received from their Accreditation Body (AB), ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board). ANA… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1870:global-standard-lifts-intertek-suspension&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=1869:groundbreaking-ai-satellite-project-by-gots-and-marple-revolutionises-organic-cotton-detection-2&catid=14) ## [GOTS and OCA call on textile industry to support farmers transitioning to organic cotton](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1869:groundbreaking-ai-satellite-project-by-gots-and-marple-revolutionises-organic-cotton-detection-2&catid=14) 23 September 2024 Stuttgart, Germany – As the global demand for sustainable textiles continues to rise, the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) have joined forces to urge industry leaders, businesses and stakeholders to take decisive action in supporting farmers trans… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1869:groundbreaking-ai-satellite-project-by-gots-and-marple-revolutionises-organic-cotton-detection-2&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=1868:groundbreaking-ai-satellite-project-by-gots-and-marple-revolutionises-organic-cotton-detection&catid=14) ## [Groundbreaking AI Satellite Project by GOTS and Marple Revolutionises Organic Cotton Detection](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1868:groundbreaking-ai-satellite-project-by-gots-and-marple-revolutionises-organic-cotton-detection&catid=14) 17 September 2024 The project: Demonstrated 97% accuracy rate in detecting cotton fields, over 80% accuracy in determining their organic status. Aims to increase organic cotton integrity and availability. Analysed 2.7 million square kilometres in India for organic cotton. Uses first-of-its-kind CoCuRA… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1868:groundbreaking-ai-satellite-project-by-gots-and-marple-revolutionises-organic-cotton-detection&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=1867:be-part-of-the-gots-revision-to-version-8-0&catid=14) ## [BE PART OF THE GOTS REVISION TO VERSION 8.0!](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1867:be-part-of-the-gots-revision-to-version-8-0&catid=14) 09 September 2024 GOTS REVISION TO v 8.0 & CONSTITUTION OF THE SRC Global Standard gGmbH is commencing a new cycle of revision to the Global Organic Textile Standard—GOTS—(and Implementation Manual) in 2025. This process begins with the formation of an honorary, multi-stakeholder Standard Revision Com… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1867:be-part-of-the-gots-revision-to-version-8-0&catid=14)