GOTS
Sustainable Certification with Global Organic Textile Standard.

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) is the world’s leading organic textile standard, defining environmental and social criteria for the entire textile supply chain, from organic fiber to finished product.

ISO/IEC 17065

Organic Textile Standard

USB Certification is an approved certification body for scopes 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the GOTS standard; it performs the certification of all production stages and chemical/dye approval.

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STANDARD BODY

What is GOTS? Organization and Structure

GOTS was established by four recognized organizations: Organic Trade Association (OTA, USA), Internationaler Verband der Naturtextilwirtschaft (IVN, Germany), The Soil Association (UK) and Japan Organic Cotton Association (JOCA, Japan). Two of these organizations are representatives of the textile industry, while the other two are organic organizations operating in the field of organic agriculture and food.

GOTS emerged from the extensive experience of organic organizations and the desire to harmonize the various existing processing standards on an international scale. Today, GOTS is developed and managed by Global Standards, an independent non-profit organization. The standard defines criteria for environmental and social responsibility at every stage of the supply chain, from organic fiber production to raw material processing, packaging and labeling.

GOVERNANCE AND UPDATE

Standard Development Process and Stakeholders

The Global Standards organization that manages GOTS uses the advice of relevant international stakeholder organizations and experts for regular standard updates. In this way, the standard is continuously updated in line with industry developments and sustainability expectations.

GOTS establishes a single reference point in the global trade of organic textiles, providing consumers with transparent and reliable product claims and enabling brands and retailers to build sustainable supply chains.

STANDARD SCOPE

Working Areas of GOTS in Textile Production Chain

Organic Fiber Production

Defines traceability and organic content ratio criteria for certified organic fiber inputs.

Wet Processing and Dyehouse

It applies strict environmental criteria for chemicals and dyestuffs used in dyeing, printing and finishing processes.

Apparel and Production

It requires the application of environmental and social criteria at all production stages, including cutting, sewing and packaging.

Trade and Supply Chain

It ensures product traceability across trade stages, including importers, exporters and wholesalers.

Social Criteria

Implements working conditions, wages and human rights requirements based on ILO conventions throughout the supply chain.

Chemical and Dyestuff Approval

All chemicals used within the scope of GOTS must have a “Letter of Approval” certificate.

QUALITY INFORMATION

International Recognition of GOTS

Global Textile Standard

GOTS is recognized as the world’s leading reference for organic textiles, providing consistent assurance for brands, retailers and consumers.

Independent Accredited Certification

GOTS certification is carried out by independent certification bodies accredited to ISO/IEC 17065, which provides assurance of impartial and internationally recognized auditing at every link in the supply chain.

Multi-Stakeholder Governance

Developed under the joint management of the textile industry and organic agriculture organizations, GOTS reflects the views of all stakeholders of the sector in the standards.

USB Certification

Our GOTS Accreditation Scope

USB Certification has scope 1, 2, 3 and 4 authorization in the GOTS standard. Detailed information can be found at global-standards.org.

GOTS Scope 1 – Mechanical Processing and Manufacturing

Certification of spinning, weaving, knitting and garment-making operations

GOTS Scope 2 – Wet Processing and Finishing

Certification of dyeing, printing and finishing facilities

GOTS Scope 3 – Trade

Certification of wholesalers, exporters and importers
Supply chain traceability audit

GOTS Scope 4 – Chemical Inputs

Evaluation of dyestuffs and auxiliary chemicals according to GOTS criteria
Approval (Letter of Approval) processes for positive list entry

GOTS Certification for Sustainable Textiles

USB Certification strengthens the credibility of your brand’s sustainability claims in the global market by providing certification services in scopes 1-4 of the GOTS standard.

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Frequently Asked Questions

GOTS applies to textile products containing at least 70% certified organic fibers. Products containing at least 95% organic fibers may carry the “organic” label grade, while those containing at least 70% may carry the “made with organic” label grade. GOTS covers all textile categories, including apparel, home textiles, accessories and hygiene products, and the entire supply chain must be certified for the finished product to carry the GOTS label.

USB Certification is an approved certification body for all four scopes of the GOTS standard: mechanical processing and manufacturing (Scope 1), wet processing and finishing (Scope 2), trade (Scope 3) and chemical input approval (Scope 4).

The process starts with the application, followed by on-site audits, review and decision-making. Annual surveillance audits are conducted during the validity of the certificate. USB Certification manages the entire process from application to certification within the framework of international rules.

You can find detailed information about GOTS, the current version of the standard and the list of approved certification bodies on the official website: global-standards.org. You can contact us directly to review USB Certification’s current GOTS approval.

Accreditations

Authorizations

GOTS
Sustainable Certification with Global Organic Textile Standard.

ISO/IEC 17065

Organic Textile Standard

What is GOTS? Organization and Structure

Standard Development Process and Stakeholders