# Global Standard Glossary - All - [A](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/A) - [B](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/B) - [C](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/C) - [D](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/D) - [E](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/E) - [F](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/F) - [G](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/G) - [H](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/H) - [I](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/I) - [J](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/J) - [K](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/K) - [L](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/L) - [M](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/M) - [N](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/N) - [O](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/O) - [P](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/P) - [Q](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/Q) - [R](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/R) - [S](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/S) - [T](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/T) - [U](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/U) - [V](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/V) - [W](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/W) - [X](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/X) - [Y](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/Y) - [Z](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/Z) | Term | Definition | |---|---| | [ Letter of Approval](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/letter-of-approval) | Official document issued by a GOTS-approved Certification Body listing the approved chemical inputs or accessories for the use in GOTS Goods. | | [ Lorem](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/lorem) | Ipsum! | | [ Machine Oil](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/machine-oil) | Oil intended essentially for lubrication of machines and machine parts used for processing of GOTS Goods, including but not limited to spinning, weaving, knitting etc. and which may come in contact with GOTS Goods. | | [ Manufacturer](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/manufacturer) | An entity in the manufacturing chain (sewing industry or so-called CMT (cut, make, trim) industry up to labelling and final packing) of GOTS Goods. | | [ Material composition](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/material-composition) | The fibre composition of a product that includes both certified and non-certified materials, and indicated by the raw material codes from the Classification Document. N.B.: Material Composition is required to follow regulatory requirements in many countries. This is placed on a 'Fibre Content' Label which is distinct from the GOTS Label. | | [ Microplastics](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/microplastics) | Based on the working definition of ECHA: ‘Microplastic’ means a particle containing solid polymer, to which additives or other Substances may have Microplastics been added, and where ≥ 1% w/w of particles have all dimensions 1nm ≤ x ≤ 5 mm, or a length of 3nm ≤ x ≤ 15 mm and length to diameter ratio of > 3. Natural polymers that have not been chemically modified are excluded, as are polymers that are (bio)degradable or have a water solubility > 2 g/L. 0bcbd504212b | | [ Migrant Worker](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/migrant-worker) | Individual who migrates from one geographical region to another with a view of being employed. The term covers any person regularly admitted as a migrant for employment. | | [ Mulesing](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/mulesing) | Removal of wool-bearing strips of skin from the breech area of sheep intended to avoid problems of flystrike. This includes any type of breech modification, including freeze branding/steining. | | [ Natural materials](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/natural-materials) | A natural material is any product or physical matter that comes from plants, animals, or the ground. Minerals and the metals that can be extracted from them are also considered to belong to this category. Natural materials include biotic materials (materials that originate from living organisms such as (organic) natural fibre, wood, leather, horn, bone, shell, seed and plant oils etc.) and non-biotic materials (such as minerals, metals, stone). | | [ Natural substance](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/natural-substance) | A substance that occurs in nature or under naturally occuring conditions. Its opposite would be an artificial substance, which requires laboratory or industrial manufacturing conditions to produce. | | [ Net Shipping Weight](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/net-shipping-weight) | The total weight of the product excluding packaging, in kilograms (kg). This includes the weight of any non-certified portion of a product including accessories. | | [ Non-hydrolysable Halogens](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/non-hydrolysable-halogens) | Non-hydrolysable Halogens are permanently bound to the molecule (e.g. in the chromophore of a dyestuff or pigment) and cannot get hydrolysed or released during textile processing instead remains on textiles. Previously referred as 'permanent-AOX”. | | [ Normal conditions](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/normal-conditions) | Normal conditions (also referred to as Standard Atmosphere) are 65% relative humidity, ± 4 %, and 20 °C, ± 2 °C, as specified in ISO 139 Textiles - standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing. Normal conditions are specifically referred to during laboratory testing and measurements. | | [ Occupational Health and Safety](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/occupational-health-and-safety) | Regarding all aspects of health and safety in the workplace, with a strong focus on the primary prevention of hazards. The health of workers has several determinants, including risk factors in the workplace leading to cancers, accidents, musculoskeletal diseases, respiratory diseases, hearing loss, circulatory diseases, stress-related disorders and communicable diseases. | | [ Off-Product Application of GOTS Signs ](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/off-product-application-of-gots-signs) | Refers to any application of the GOTS Signs outside of direct labelling of the certified textile product. This includes, but is not limited to, business documents, online shops, newsletters, marketing and advertising materials, corporate reports, and any other medium that communicates GOTS certification or GOTS-certified products. Examples of the above can be either in the printed version or electronic format e.g. printed newsletter / electronic newsletter. |