# 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=1824:gots-appoints-protection-officer-north-america&catid=14) ## [GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS appoints Protection Officer North America](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1824:gots-appoints-protection-officer-north-america&catid=14) 19 November 2021 GOTS appoints Protection Officer North America Press Release For immediate release Stuttgart, 19th November 2021 &nb… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1824:gots-appoints-protection-officer-north-america&catid=14) [![new staff at GOTS](https://global-standards.org/images/news/archiv/news/gots-new-staff1.png)](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1823:new-staff-joins-the-gots-family&catid=14) ## [New staff joins the GOTS family](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1823:new-staff-joins-the-gots-family&catid=14) 29 July 2021 GOTS is excited to introduce five newly appointed staff members, who are experts in their respective fields. Ranging from the first representative on in Africa to the spheres of the digital world: Meet the new GOTS-Family members and read more about their positions and essential tasks for the assur… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1823:new-staff-joins-the-gots-family&catid=14) [![TED Logo and Deutsches Vergabeportal](https://global-standards.org/images/news/archiv/news/ted_dv_logo.png)](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1822:public-procurement-of-database-development&catid=14) ## [Public procurement of database development](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1822:public-procurement-of-database-development&catid=14) 19 July 2021 GOTS is preparing a new database which will include traceability at product level. We have initiated a public procurement, addressing vendors of configurable supply chain solutions and software development companies alike. The procurement follows a formal, two-staged process. Stage 1: Candid… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1822:public-procurement-of-database-development&catid=14) [![Meet GOTS at Texworld NYC](https://global-standards.org/images/news/archiv/news/210617_gots_ny_lori.jpg)](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1821:gots-at-texworld-new-york-city-sourcing-event&catid=14) ## [GOTS at Texworld New York City Sourcing Event](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1821:gots-at-texworld-new-york-city-sourcing-event&catid=14) 18 June 2021 Connect with GOTS AT TEXWORLD NEW YORK CITY SOURCING EVENT IN July 2021 Following two virtual only editions Texworld New York City is back with a brand new concept which will immerse fabric buyers, designers, and textile professionals into a dynamic environment of sourcing, learning and networking… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1821:gots-at-texworld-new-york-city-sourcing-event&catid=14) [![](https://global-standards.org/images/news/archiv/gots-gots-images-pages/labelling-4.jpeg)](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1819:gots-certifications-in-2020-reach-five-figures-for-the-first-time&catid=14) ## [GOTS certifications in 2020 reach five figures for the first time](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1819:gots-certifications-in-2020-reach-five-figures-for-the-first-time&catid=14) 25 February 2021 GOTS certifications in 2020 reach five figures for the first time New high: 10,388 GOTS certified facilities in 2020, an increase of 34% with more than 3 million workers in 72 countries In 2020, the number of GOTS certified facilities grew by 34% globally, to a new high of 10,388 from 7,765 in 20… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1819:gots-certifications-in-2020-reach-five-figures-for-the-first-time&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=1818:gots-press-release-organic-textile-sector-reaches-a-significant-milestone-in-testing-for-genetically-modified-gmo-cotton&catid=14) ## [GOTS Press Release +++ Organic textile sector reaches a significant milestone in testing for genetically modified (GMO) cotton](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1818:gots-press-release-organic-textile-sector-reaches-a-significant-milestone-in-testing-for-genetically-modified-gmo-cotton&catid=14) 10 February 2021 Organic textile sector reaches a significant milestone in testing for genetically modified (GMO) cotton Press Release For immediate release Stuttgart, 10th February 2021 &nbs… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1818:gots-press-release-organic-textile-sector-reaches-a-significant-milestone-in-testing-for-genetically-modified-gmo-cotton&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=1820:gots-annual-press-release-world-gots-certifications-in-2020-reach-five-figures-for-the-first-time&catid=14) ## [GOTS Annual Press Release World +++ GOTS certifications in 2020 reach five figures for the first time](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1820:gots-annual-press-release-world-gots-certifications-in-2020-reach-five-figures-for-the-first-time&catid=14) 10 February 2021 GOTS certifications in 2020 reach five figures for the first time New high: 10,388 GOTS certified facilities in 2020, an increase of 34% with more than 3 million workers in 72 countries Press Release For immediate release Stuttgart, 25th February 2021 &nb… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1820:gots-annual-press-release-world-gots-certifications-in-2020-reach-five-figures-for-the-first-time&catid=14)