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.
") takes decisive and swift actions against proven non-compliances or fraud. There are more than 12,000 GOTS certified facilities worldwide. As is… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1827:gots-statement-on-ecchr&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1824:gots-appoints-protection-officer-north-america&catid=14) [GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS appoints Protection Officer North America](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1824:gots-appoints-protection-officer-north-america&catid=14) 19 November 2021 GOTS appoints Protection Officer North America Press Release For immediate release Stuttgart, 19th November 2021 Travis Wells, JD, MBA, has been appo… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1824:gots-appoints-protection-officer-north-america&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1823:new-staff-joins-the-gots-family&catid=14) [New staff joins the GOTS family](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1823:new-staff-joins-the-gots-family&catid=14) 29 July 2021 GOTS is excited to introduce five newly appointed staff members, who are experts in their respective fields. Ranging from the first representative on… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1823:new-staff-joins-the-gots-family&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1822:public-procurement-of-database-development&catid=14) [Public procurement of database development](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1822:public-procurement-of-database-development&catid=14) 19 July 2021 GOTS is preparing a new database which will include [traceability](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/traceability "The ability to trace the origin of an object back to its source.
In a GOTS context, the ability to trace a GOTS Good as it moves through its supply chain.
'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.
Organisms whose genetic material has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination. (Source: EUR-Lex, Access to European Union law: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/EN/legal-content/glossary/genetically-modified-organisms-gmo.html)
")) cotton Press Release For immediate release Stuttgart… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1818:gots-press-release-organic-textile-sector-reaches-a-significant-milestone-in-testing-for-genetically-modified-gmo-cotton&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1817:gots-virtual-roundtable-with-the-organic-trade-board&catid=14) [GOTS virtual Roundtable with the Organic Trade Board](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1817:gots-virtual-roundtable-with-the-organic-trade-board&catid=14) 09 February 2021 GOTS and the Organic Trade Board are working together to grow awareness and sales of GOTS certified products. Join the Roundtable: Thursday 11th Marc… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1817:gots-virtual-roundtable-with-the-organic-trade-board&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1816:e-meet-gots-at-texworld-new-york-city-sourcing-event-in-2021&catid=14) [E-meet GOTS at Texworld New York City Sourcing Event in 2021](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1816:e-meet-gots-at-texworld-new-york-city-sourcing-event-in-2021&catid=14) 11 January 2021 The Texworld New York City (formerly known as Texworld USA) Virtual Platform returns for the Winter 2021 edition with improved features and enhanceme… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1816:e-meet-gots-at-texworld-new-york-city-sourcing-event-in-2021&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1815:gots-pressemitteilung-gots-findet-beweise-fuer-bio-baumwollbetrug-in-indien&catid=14) [GOTS Pressemitteilung +++ GOTS findet Beweise für Bio-Baumwollbetrug in Indien](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1815:gots-pressemitteilung-gots-findet-beweise-fuer-bio-baumwollbetrug-in-indien&catid=14) 27 October 2020 GOTS findet beweise für Bio-Baumwollbetrug in Indien Pressemitteilung Zur sofortigen Veröffentlichung Stuttgart, 30. Oktober 2020 Bei selbst vorgenom… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1815:gots-pressemitteilung-gots-findet-beweise-fuer-bio-baumwollbetrug-in-indien&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1814:gots-press-release-gots-detects-evidence-of-organic-cotton-fraud-in-india&catid=14) [GOTS Press Release +++ GOTS detects evidence of Organic Cotton Fraud in India](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1814:gots-press-release-gots-detects-evidence-of-organic-cotton-fraud-in-india&catid=14) 04 November 2020 GOTS detects evidence of Organic Cotton Fraud in India Press Release For immediate release Stuttgart, 30th October 2020 GOTS, through own investigati… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1814:gots-press-release-gots-detects-evidence-of-organic-cotton-fraud-in-india&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1813:gots-press-release-new-gots-staff-and-new-gots-position&catid=14) [GOTS Press Release +++ New GOTS Staff and new GOTS Position](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1813:gots-press-release-new-gots-staff-and-new-gots-position&catid=14) 28 October 2020 New GOTS Staff and new GOTS Position: GOTS appoints Regional Representative for South Asia and Head of Quality Assurance and Implementation Press Rel… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1813:gots-press-release-new-gots-staff-and-new-gots-position&catid=14) [Deutsche Info-Broschüre von "Have you cottoned on yet" - Biobaumwollanbau im Vergleich](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1812:deutsche-info-broschuere-von-have-you-cottoned-on-yet-biobaumwollanbau-im-vergleich&catid=14) 03 October 2003 Pressemitteilung (zur sofortigen Veröffentlichung) Deutsche Broschüre der "Have you cottoned on?" Kampagne erschienen Ab sofort steht auf der Webseit… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1812:deutsche-info-broschuere-von-have-you-cottoned-on-yet-biobaumwollanbau-im-vergleich&catid=14) [GOTS Tops 3000 Facilities in 2012](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1811:gots-tops-3000-facilities-in-2012&catid=14) 03 October 2012 Global Organic Textile [Standard](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/standard "standard glossary text
") (GOTS) Tops 3000 Facilities in 2012 "Greening" companies/consumers, new processing regions and GOTS representatives d… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1811:gots-tops-3000-facilities-in-2012&catid=14) [Pressemitteilung Startschuss für weltweite Bio-Baumwoll Kampagne](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1810:pressemitteilung-startschuss-fuer-weltweite-bio-baumwoll-kampagne&catid=14) 03 October 2012 Pressemitteilung (zur Veröffentlichung ab 4.10.12) Klartext statt Bio-Kaudawelsch Startschuss für die erste globale Bio-Baumwoll-Kampagne auf der Kon… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1810:pressemitteilung-startschuss-fuer-weltweite-bio-baumwoll-kampagne&catid=14) [Der Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) knackt die 3000er Marke](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1809:der-global-organic-textile-standard-gots-knackt-die-3000er-marke&catid=14) 23 April 2013 Pressemitteilung (zur sofortigen Veröffentlichung) Der Global Organic Textile [Standard](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/standard "standard glossary text
") (GOTS) knackt die 3000er Marke Nachhaltigere Unternehmen und K… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1809:der-global-organic-textile-standard-gots-knackt-die-3000er-marke&catid=14) [Press Release +++ GOTS 4.0 - more certifications in Europe 2013](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1808:press-release-gots-4-0-more-certifications-in-europe-2013&catid=14) 03 March 2014 Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) - Neue Version 4.0 verabschiedet: Neue Bewertung verbesserter Regenerat- und Synthetik-Fasern Starker Anstieg… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1808:press-release-gots-4-0-more-certifications-in-europe-2013&catid=14) [\[GOTS Newsflash\] 1st International GOTS Conference](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1807:gots-newsflash-1st-international-gots-conference&catid=14) 04 March 2015 Register Today For The 1st International GOTS Conference: Strong Partnerships for Success Friday, May 22, 2015 Mumbai, India! The GOTS conference pro… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1807:gots-newsflash-1st-international-gots-conference&catid=14) [Press Release +++ GOTS at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics - Spring Edition 2015](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1806:press-release-gots-at-intertextile-shanghai-apparel-fabrics-spring-edition-2015&catid=14) 11 March 2015 Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) to present in both booth and speech in "All about [Sustainability](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/sustainability "In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
") Zone" at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel [Fabric](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/fabric "A flexible, flat structure made by interlacing yarns, fibers, or filaments.
")… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1806:press-release-gots-at-intertextile-shanghai-apparel-fabrics-spring-edition-2015&catid=14)