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") has recently released the latest update to [GOTS](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/gots "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.
"), Version 8.1, following the release of Version 8.0 in March. This update provides additional clarity on the promotion of [GOTS Goods](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/gots-goods "Textile goods (finished or intermediate) produced in compliance with GOTS (and properly labelled, as applicable) by a Certified Entity and certified by an Approved Certifier.
"), noting: “Only those products produced by a [Certified Entity](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/certified-entity "Processor, manufacturer, trader or retailer of GOTS Goods certified by an Approved Certifier.
") and certified by an [Approved Certifier](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/approved-certifier "An Approved Certification Body or Approved Certifier is a certification body that has been duly accredited by an Accreditation Body. By signing a con tract with Global Standard gGmbH, they are permitted to implement the Global Organic Textile Standard within a designated geographical area and for specific scopes of the Standard. An updated list of Approved Certifiers and their scopes is available on the GOTS Website.
") can be labelled, represented, advertised or sold as GOTS Goods.” In addition, we have incorporated additional feedback from Certified Bodies and other stakeholders since the finalised version of GOTS 8.0 went live in March. Some spelling and formatting errors have been corrected as well. Please see the updated [Standard](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/standard "standard glossary text
") documents below: - [Standard Document](https://global-standards.org/images/downloads/standard-manual/global_organic_textile_standard_v8.1_2026.pdf) - [Implementation Manual](https://global-standards.org/images/downloads/standard-manual/global_organic_textile_standard_manual_v8.1_2026.pdf) - [Changelog from GOTS v8.0 to GOTS v8.1](https://global-standards.org/images/downloads/standard-manual/changelog_gots_v.8.0_to_8.1.pdf) We sincerely thank all who have provided their feedback on the latest version. The implementation deadline for Version 8.1 remains 1 March 2027, consistent with the Version 8.0 timeline. [ Share this page ](#fs-toggle=share)