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") Launches the Global [Standard](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/standard "standard glossary text
") Academy We are pleased to announce the launch of the Global Standard Academy, a new learning hub designe… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1897:global-standard-launches-the-global-standard-academy&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1896:eu-bioeconomy-strategy-organic-textiles-bioeconomy-in-action&catid=14) [EU Bioeconomy Strategy: Organic Textiles, Bioeconomy in Action](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1896:eu-bioeconomy-strategy-organic-textiles-bioeconomy-in-action&catid=14) 10 September 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 27 November 2025 EU Bioeconomy Strategy: [Organic](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/organic "'Organic' is a regulated term used to distinguish systems of managed production and products derived therefrom that adhere to principles of health, ecology, fairness and care, and which are certified compliant to an organic standard's regulations by an Approved Certification Body.
GOTS defines organic textiles as being made with fibres from organic agriculture systems that are certified to one of the IFOAM Family of Standards, and that are processed in socially and ecologically responsible ways, in alignment with organic principles.
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.
")) has served as a global benchmark for environmentally and socially responsible textil… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1894:oecd-alignment-assessment-of-the-global-organic-textile-standard-a-journey-toward-more-responsible-textile-supply-chains&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1893:global-standard-to-launch-new-global-responsible-textile-standard-grts-calls-for-public-consultation&catid=14) [Global Standard to launch new Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), calls for public consultation](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1893:global-standard-to-launch-new-global-responsible-textile-standard-grts-calls-for-public-consultation&catid=14) 14 July 2025 Stuttgart, Germany - Global Standard, the non-profit organisation behind the internationally recognised Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), today… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1893:global-standard-to-launch-new-global-responsible-textile-standard-grts-calls-for-public-consultation&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1892:global-standard-to-launch-public-consultation-for-new-textile-standard-on-14-july&catid=14) [Global Standard to Launch Public Consultation for New Textile Standard on 14 July](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1892:global-standard-to-launch-public-consultation-for-new-textile-standard-on-14-july&catid=14) 10 July 2025 Stuttgart, Germany - Global Standard, the non-profit organisation behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), will launch the public consultat… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1892:global-standard-to-launch-public-consultation-for-new-textile-standard-on-14-july&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1891:the-second-round-of-public-consultation-for-gots-version-8-0-is-open&catid=14) [The Second Round of Public Consultation for GOTS Version 8.0 is Open](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1891:the-second-round-of-public-consultation-for-gots-version-8-0-is-open&catid=14) 13 July 2025 Stuttgart, Germany - The Second Round of Public Consultation for GOTS Version 8.0 is Open [Global Standard gGmbH](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/global-standard "The legal entity operating the Global Organic Textile Standard programme; it conducts all activities of the licensing system and is proprietor of the registered trademarks (GOTS Signs). Its founders are: International Association Natural Textile Industry, Japan Organic Cotton Association, Organic Trade Association, Soil Association.
") is pleased to announce the opening of… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1891:the-second-round-of-public-consultation-for-gots-version-8-0-is-open&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1890:oecd-assessment-of-gots-indicates-strong-alignment-with-international-due-diligence-frameworks&catid=14) [OECD Assessment of GOTS Indicates Strong Alignment with International Due Diligence Frameworks](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1890:oecd-assessment-of-gots-indicates-strong-alignment-with-international-due-diligence-frameworks&catid=14) 30 June 2025 Stuttgart, Germany - Global Standard, the non-profit organisation behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), announces today the conclusion o… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1890:oecd-assessment-of-gots-indicates-strong-alignment-with-international-due-diligence-frameworks&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1889:global-standard-statement-concerning-the-oecd-alignment-assessment-of-the-global-organic-textile-standard-with-oecd-due-diligence-standards&catid=14) [Global Standard Statement concerning the OECD Alignment Assessment of the Global Organic Textile Standard with OECD Due Diligence Standards](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1889:global-standard-statement-concerning-the-oecd-alignment-assessment-of-the-global-organic-textile-standard-with-oecd-due-diligence-standards&catid=14) 30 June 2025 Stuttgart, Germany - Global Standard gGmbH, the non-profit organisation behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), is pleased to announce the… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1889:global-standard-statement-concerning-the-oecd-alignment-assessment-of-the-global-organic-textile-standard-with-oecd-due-diligence-standards&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1886:meet-global-standard-at-the-intertextile-shenzhen-apparel-fabrics-2025&catid=14) [Meet Global Standard at the Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 2025](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1886:meet-global-standard-at-the-intertextile-shenzhen-apparel-fabrics-2025&catid=14) 19 May 2025 Global Standard will participate in the Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel [Fabrics](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/fabric "A flexible, flat structure made by interlacing yarns, fibers, or filaments.
") - Greater Bay Area International Trade Fair for Apparel Fabrics and Acc… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1886:meet-global-standard-at-the-intertextile-shenzhen-apparel-fabrics-2025&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1885:global-standard-expands-scope-leverages-ai-innovation-and-amplifies-global-engagement-2024-annual-report-reveals-key-achievements-and-strategic-shifts&catid=14) [Global Standard expands scope, leverages AI innovation, and amplifies global engagement — 2024 Annual Report reveals key achievements and strategic shifts](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1885:global-standard-expands-scope-leverages-ai-innovation-and-amplifies-global-engagement-2024-annual-report-reveals-key-achievements-and-strategic-shifts&catid=14) 20 May 2025 2024 Highlights: GOTS Version 7.0 fully implemented GOTS Version 8.0 revision process started Global Standard [Advisory Council](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/advisory-council "The Advisory Council is the decisive committee for relevant organisational, structural and operational issues of the Global Standard gGmbH, the operating body of the Global Organic Textile Standard. It is set up by way of organisational statutes by the founding Organisations of GOTS.
") approved first additio… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1885:global-standard-expands-scope-leverages-ai-innovation-and-amplifies-global-engagement-2024-annual-report-reveals-key-achievements-and-strategic-shifts&catid=14) [Reclaim Trust UK Roundtable](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1883:reclaim-trust-uk-roundtable&catid=14) 08 May 2025 Reclaim Trust UK Roundtable and Conference Exploring how textile standards play a key role in empowering customers Partners: GOTS, Sustainable Fashio… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1883:reclaim-trust-uk-roundtable&catid=14) [GTB - Shaping a more transparent, data-driven future together!](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1881:gtb-shaping-a-more-transparent-data-driven-future-together&catid=14) 15 April 2025 Stuttgart, Germany - The Global Trace-Base (GTB) is more than just a centralised data system — it’s a powerful tool designed to deliver unmatched tra… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1881:gtb-shaping-a-more-transparent-data-driven-future-together&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1880:global-standards-gots-joins-the-make-the-label-count-coalition&catid=14) [Global Standard’s GOTS joins the Make the Label Count coalition](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1880:global-standards-gots-joins-the-make-the-label-count-coalition&catid=14) 11 March 2025 Stuttgart, Germany – Global Standard, the nonprofit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has joined the Make the Label… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1880:global-standards-gots-joins-the-make-the-label-count-coalition&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1879:global-standard-concern-over-eu-omnibus-package-weakening-sustainability-reporting&catid=14) [Global Standard: Concern over EU Omnibus package weakening sustainability reporting](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1879:global-standard-concern-over-eu-omnibus-package-weakening-sustainability-reporting&catid=14) 27 February 2025 Stuttgart, Germany – The following statement was issued today by Global Standard, the nonprofit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Sta… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1879:global-standard-concern-over-eu-omnibus-package-weakening-sustainability-reporting&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1878:meet-global-standard-at-intertextile-spring-edition-2025-in-shanghai&catid=14) [Meet Global Standard at Intertextile Spring Edition 2025 in Shanghai](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1878:meet-global-standard-at-intertextile-spring-edition-2025-in-shanghai&catid=14) 27 February 2025 Stuttgart, Germany – Global Standard will participate in the first textile trade show of 2025 in China, hosted by Messe Frankfurt. The Intertextile S… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1878:meet-global-standard-at-intertextile-spring-edition-2025-in-shanghai&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1877:global-standard-receives-iseal-impulse-grant-to-provide-cutting-edge-gots-due-diligence-training-for-auditors&catid=14) [Global Standard receives ISEAL Innovations Fund grant to provide cutting-edge GOTS due diligence training for auditors](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1877:global-standard-receives-iseal-impulse-grant-to-provide-cutting-edge-gots-due-diligence-training-for-auditors&catid=14) 25 February 2025 Stuttgart, Germany – Global Standard, the nonprofit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has received an Impulse Grant… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1877:global-standard-receives-iseal-impulse-grant-to-provide-cutting-edge-gots-due-diligence-training-for-auditors&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1876:meet-global-standard-at-viatt-2025-in-ho-chi-minh-city&catid=14) [Meet Global Standard at VIATT 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1876:meet-global-standard-at-viatt-2025-in-ho-chi-minh-city&catid=14) 11 February 2025 Stuttgart, Germany – Learn more about the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and meet Felicia Shi, Global Standard Representative in APAC, at the… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1876:meet-global-standard-at-viatt-2025-in-ho-chi-minh-city&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1875:global-standard-opens-public-consultation-for-gots-version-8-0&catid=14) [Global Standard opens public consultation for GOTS Version 8.0](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1875:global-standard-opens-public-consultation-for-gots-version-8-0&catid=14) 08 January 2025 Stuttgart, Germany – The public is invited to consult on the next version of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and its Implementation Manual… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1875:global-standard-opens-public-consultation-for-gots-version-8-0&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1874:public-consultation-open-for-gots-version-8-0-revision&catid=14) [Public Consultation Open for GOTS Version 8.0 Revision](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1874:public-consultation-open-for-gots-version-8-0-revision&catid=14) 02 January 2025 Stuttgart, Germany – The following statement was issued today by Global Standard, the non-profit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile St… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1874:public-consultation-open-for-gots-version-8-0-revision&catid=14)