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"), the non-profit that owns and operates the Global [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.
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"), 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=1872:global-standard-releases-statement-celebrating-the-inclusion-of-gots-in-the-epas-federal-purchasing-recommendations&catid=14) [](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](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.
")), in partnership with The Hague-based UpR… [read more...](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/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 Certif… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1870:global-standard-lifts-intertek-suspension&catid=14) [](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 A… [read more...](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/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 organ… [read more...](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/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](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 commencing a new cycle of revision to the Global Organic Textile Standard—G… [read more...](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) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1866:gots-at-the-intertextile-shenzhen-apparel-fabrics-2025&catid=14) [Meet GOTS at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2024](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1866:gots-at-the-intertextile-shenzhen-apparel-fabrics-2025&catid=14) 20 August 2024 Global Standard will participate in the 2024 Intertextile Shanghai Apparel [Fabrics](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/fabric "A flexible, flat structure made by interlacing yarns, fibers, or filaments.
") from 27-29 August at the National Exhibition and Convention Center… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1866:gots-at-the-intertextile-shenzhen-apparel-fabrics-2025&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1865:global-standard-partially-suspends-intertek-testing-services-na-inc-as-a-gots-approved-certification-body&catid=14) [Global Standard partially suspends Intertek Testing Services NA Inc. as a GOTS-approved Certification Body](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1865:global-standard-partially-suspends-intertek-testing-services-na-inc-as-a-gots-approved-certification-body&catid=14) 31 July 2024 Based on the discovery of serious lapses at Intertek Testing Services NA Inc. (Intertek), a GOTS-[approved Certification Body](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/approved-certification-body "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.
") (CB), Global Standard gG… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1865:global-standard-partially-suspends-intertek-testing-services-na-inc-as-a-gots-approved-certification-body&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1863:global-standard-prepares-to-develop-new-standard-expanding-gots-benefits-to-a-wider-range-of-sustainable-fibres&catid=14) [Global Standard prepares to develop new standard, expanding GOTS benefits to a wider range of sustainable fibres](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1863:global-standard-prepares-to-develop-new-standard-expanding-gots-benefits-to-a-wider-range-of-sustainable-fibres&catid=14) 08 July 2024 By Claudia Kersten and Rahul Bhajekar Since 2006, self-funded non-profit Global Standard has led in environmental and social criteria through its Glo… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1863:global-standard-prepares-to-develop-new-standard-expanding-gots-benefits-to-a-wider-range-of-sustainable-fibres&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1862:gots-at-the-intertextile-shenzhen-apparel-fabrics-2024&catid=14) [GOTS at the Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 2024](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1862:gots-at-the-intertextile-shenzhen-apparel-fabrics-2024&catid=14) 26 May 2024 The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) will participate in the Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics taking place from June 5 to 7, 2024, at the… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1862:gots-at-the-intertextile-shenzhen-apparel-fabrics-2024&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1861:gots-hits-milestones-releases-new-rules-and-tools-supporting-the-textile-industry-towards-sustainability-and-responsibility&catid=14) [GOTS hits milestones, releases new rules and tools supporting the textile industry towards sustainability and responsibility](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1861:gots-hits-milestones-releases-new-rules-and-tools-supporting-the-textile-industry-towards-sustainability-and-responsibility&catid=14) 30 April 2024 2023 Highlights: GOTS Version 7.0 released GOTS certified entities grow by 8% and expand to 89 countries GOTS releases Due Diligence Handbook for cer… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1861:gots-hits-milestones-releases-new-rules-and-tools-supporting-the-textile-industry-towards-sustainability-and-responsibility&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1860:gots-applauds-european-parliament-s-vote-on-the-green-claims-directive&catid=14) [GOTS applauds European Parliament’s vote on the Green Claims Directive](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1860:gots-applauds-european-parliament-s-vote-on-the-green-claims-directive&catid=14) 15 March 2024 The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) applauds last week’s vote by the European Parliament to ban unverified 'green' product labels by enforcing… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1860:gots-applauds-european-parliament-s-vote-on-the-green-claims-directive&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1859:meet-gots-at-viatt&catid=14) [Meet GOTS at VIATT](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1859:meet-gots-at-viatt&catid=14) 15 February 2024 Meet GOTS at the upcoming Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (VIATT), set to debut from February 28 to… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1859:meet-gots-at-viatt&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1858:gots-press-release-cscs-project-creates-pathway-small-operators-2&catid=14) [GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS Pilot Project Creates Pathway for Small Operators to Attain Certification](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1858:gots-press-release-cscs-project-creates-pathway-small-operators-2&catid=14) 27 November 2023 In a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing accessibility to certification for small operator groups within the organic textile value chain, the Gl… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1858:gots-press-release-cscs-project-creates-pathway-small-operators-2&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1857:gots-is-recognised-by-green-button-2-0&catid=14) [GOTS Achieves Recognition in Green Button 2.0 Scheme](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1857:gots-is-recognised-by-green-button-2-0&catid=14) 21 December 2023 Based on UN-ITC's recommendation, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has recognised GOTS as meeting the requirements… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1857:gots-is-recognised-by-green-button-2-0&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1856:gots-press-release-cscs-project-creates-pathway-small-operators&catid=14) [GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS Pilot Project Creates 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Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA), and Textile Exchange are pleased to announce the renewal of the int… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1854:gots-india-conference-wrapup-2&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1852:gots-pressemitteilung-global-organic-textile-standard-gots-startet-ins-oecd-alignment-assessment-als-werkzeug-zur-foerderung-nachhaltiger-lieferketten&catid=14) [GOTS PRESSEMITTEILUNG +++ Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) startet ins OECD Alignment Assessment als Werkzeug zur Förderung nachhaltiger Lieferketten](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1852:gots-pressemitteilung-global-organic-textile-standard-gots-startet-ins-oecd-alignment-assessment-als-werkzeug-zur-foerderung-nachhaltiger-lieferketten&catid=14) 08 August 2023 Bereits bestehende oder kommende Lieferkettengesetze beziehen sich oft auf die „OECD Leitlinien zur Erfüllung der Sorgfaltspflichten zur Förderung ve… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1852:gots-pressemitteilung-global-organic-textile-standard-gots-startet-ins-oecd-alignment-assessment-als-werkzeug-zur-foerderung-nachhaltiger-lieferketten&catid=14)