'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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") revision Press Release For immediate release Stuttgart, 25th April 2022 The wo… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1851:gots-seeks-public-input-for-standard-revision&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1850:gots-press-release-gots-enters-oecd-alignment-assessment-process-to-advance-sustainable-practices-in-the-textile-industry&catid=14) [GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS enters OECD Alignment Assessment Process to Advance Sustainable Practices in the Textile Industry](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1850:gots-press-release-gots-enters-oecd-alignment-assessment-process-to-advance-sustainable-practices-in-the-textile-industry&catid=14) 08 August 2023 GOTS enters OECD Alignment Assessment Process to Advance Sustainable Practices in the Textile Industry Press Release For immediate release Stuttgart… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1850:gots-press-release-gots-enters-oecd-alignment-assessment-process-to-advance-sustainable-practices-in-the-textile-industry&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1849:gots-joins-textile-industry-representatives-and-leaders-to-showcase-innovation-and-expertise-at-texworld-evolution-nyc&catid=14) [GOTS joins textile industry representatives and leaders to showcase innovation and expertise at Texworld Evolution NYC](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1849:gots-joins-textile-industry-representatives-and-leaders-to-showcase-innovation-and-expertise-at-texworld-evolution-nyc&catid=14) 03 July 2023 GOTS joins textile industry representatives and leaders to showcase innovation and expertise at Texworld Evolution NYC Press Release For immediate re… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1849:gots-joins-textile-industry-representatives-and-leaders-to-showcase-innovation-and-expertise-at-texworld-evolution-nyc&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1847:global-organic-textile-standard-and-european-space-agency-launch-world-first-project-to-use-remote-monitoring-in-organic-cotton-certification&catid=14) [GOTS, ESA and Marple Launch World-First Cotton Monitoring Project](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1847:global-organic-textile-standard-and-european-space-agency-launch-world-first-project-to-use-remote-monitoring-in-organic-cotton-certification&catid=14) 06 June 2023 GOTS, EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY AND MARPLE LAUNCH WORLD-FIRST PROJECT TO USE REMOTE MONITORING IN ORGANIC COTTON CERTIFICATION · Project from the Global… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1847:global-organic-textile-standard-and-european-space-agency-launch-world-first-project-to-use-remote-monitoring-in-organic-cotton-certification&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1845:gots-india-conference-wrapup&catid=14) [A Resounding, Collaborative Success: Highlights from the Organic Cotton and Textiles Conference 2023](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1845:gots-india-conference-wrapup&catid=14) 17 March 2023 Organic Cotton Farmers Take Center Stage at Industry-Leading Conference Forging connections and building the groundwork for successful partnerships i… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1845:gots-india-conference-wrapup&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1844:gots-annual-pr-2023&catid=14) [GOTS Version 7.0 released: Major leap forward for the sustainable all-inclusive solution for organic fibre processing](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1844:gots-annual-pr-2023&catid=14) 13 March 2023 The Global Organic Textile Standard is pleased to announce the release of GOTS Version 7.0, which features an expanded scope of environmental and soc… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1844:gots-annual-pr-2023&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1843:gots-statement-control-union-india-2023&catid=14) [IOAS' suspension of CU India demonstrates the rigour of GOTS system of checks and balances](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1843:gots-statement-control-union-india-2023&catid=14) 09 March 2023 The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is committed to protecting the integrity of its label. GOTS has a strict system of checks and balances to… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1843:gots-statement-control-union-india-2023&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1842:gots-annual-pr-2022&catid=14) [GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS kicks off third decade with significant growth and forward momentum ](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1842:gots-annual-pr-2022&catid=14) 21 March 2023 GOTS kicks off third decade with significant growth and forward momentum A new Standard revision process that allows for greater collaboration, recor… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1842:gots-annual-pr-2022&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1841:gots-conference-integrity&catid=14) [OCA, GOTS, and IFOAM- Organics International spark vital conversations and drive sector transformation](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1841:gots-conference-integrity&catid=14) 22 February 2023 Organic Cotton and Textiles Conference to Advance Issues on Social Equity, Integrity and Capacity Through Collaboration The Organic Cotton & Textiles… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1841:gots-conference-integrity&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1840:gots-raises-requirements-gins&catid=14) [GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS significantly raises requirements for certified gins](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1840:gots-raises-requirements-gins&catid=14) 01 November 2022 New criteria improve transparency and integrity As a holistic standard, the comprehensive and strict requirements of The Global Organic Textile Stand… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1840:gots-raises-requirements-gins&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1839:gots-say-no-to-greenwashing&catid=14) [GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS celebrates 20-year anniversary with anti-greenwashing campaign](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1839:gots-say-no-to-greenwashing&catid=14) 11 October 2022 "Faces from field to fashion" video series captivates viewers with a journey through organic textile processing It’s our anniversary and we want to c… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1839:gots-say-no-to-greenwashing&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1838:gots-version-7&catid=14) [GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS Version 7.0 revision begins second round of public comments](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1838:gots-version-7&catid=14) 03 October 2022 The second public consultation period for the GOTS Version 7.0 revision draft began October 3, and will last for 30 calendar days, ending October 31… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1838:gots-version-7&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1837:gots-canada-roundtable&catid=14) [GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS first Canadian roundtable takes participants behind the scenes](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1837:gots-canada-roundtable&catid=14) 01 September 2022 The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is pleased to announce the inaugural GOTS roundtable at Seneca College in Toronto, Canada on October 5. Ho… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1837:gots-canada-roundtable&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1836:gots-eu-strategy&catid=14) [EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles – an opportunity for organic textiles?](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1836:gots-eu-strategy&catid=14) 13 April 2022 The EU Commission has recently published the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles. This offers the ambitious vision that in only eight y… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1836:gots-eu-strategy&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1834:gots-press-release-gots-marks-20&catid=14) [GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS marks 20th anniversary with all-time high in certified facilities](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1834:gots-press-release-gots-marks-20&catid=14) 23 February 2022 GOTS marks 20th anniversary with all-time high in certified facilities Record high: 12,338 (+19%) GOTS certified facilities in 79 countries in 2021 P… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1834:gots-press-release-gots-marks-20&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1833:statement-on-nyt&catid=14) [GOTS Statement on the article in the New York Times from February 13, 2022](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1833:statement-on-nyt&catid=14) 15 February 2022 Clarification: GOTS is not a farm standard and therefore does not certify cotton. Instead, GOTS is the stringent voluntary global standard for the en… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1833:statement-on-nyt&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1832:gmo-testing&catid=14) [OCA, GOTS and Textile Exchange expand successful GM cotton testing lab initiative](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1832:gmo-testing&catid=14) 26 January 2022 Global Organic Textile Standard, the Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) and Textile Exchange are delighted to announce the renewal of the global ISO IW… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1832:gmo-testing&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1831:revision&catid=14) [Revised GOTS Standard Revision Procedure](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1831:revision&catid=14) 17 January 2022 Keeping in mind the continuous evolution of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), [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.
") has decided, in consultation with and u… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1831:revision&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1829:ioas-onecert&catid=14) [IOAS withdraws GOTS accreditation from Onecert](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1829:ioas-onecert&catid=14) 03 January 2022 On 22 December 2021, the IOAS [Accreditation Body](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/accreditation-body "An authoritative body or organisation which evaluates and confirms that a conformity assessment body, e.g., a Certification Body, is deemed capable of carrying out certain assessment tasks, e.g., certification, inspection, or testing, regarding a particular formally defined standard. This attestation relies primarily on a formal demonstration of its task-specific competence by the conformity assessment body, evaluated via professional and objective audits by the Accreditation Body, typically by way of ISO/IEC 17065 : 'Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services'.
") informed GOTS that OneCert lost its accreditation to GOTS with immediate effect. OneCert has request… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1829:ioas-onecert&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1828:communication&catid=14) [Delisting of 5 Indian Certification Bodies by the European Commission has no impact on GOTS supply chain](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1828:communication&catid=14) 17 December 2021 Communication to certified entities dealing with the purchase of certified [raw fibres](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/raw-fibres "Fibres that have not undergone any post-harvest processing.
") from India Impact of the delisting of 5 Indian Certification Bo… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1828:communication&catid=14)