GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) is an international standard for organic
fibers, including both natural and processed materials. The standard is intended
to define the requirements for organic textile production, including aspects
such as crop management, waste water treatment, and worker health and safety.
To
be GOTS certified, textiles must meet certain requirements for organic fiber
content, chemical inputs, dyeing and finishing processes, and manufacturing and
labeling practices. The standard also includes provisions for inspection and
certification, as well as a traceability system that allows tracking of organic
fibers from the farm to the final product.
It is a widely recognized standard
for organic textile manufacturing.
This label is widely recognized and
trusted for its environmental and ethical integrity, by the consumers.
GOTS Certification Process
The process of getting GOTS certification for a textile product involves the
following steps:
Initial assessment: The
applicant must first perform an initial assessment of their textile production
process to ensure that they meet the basic requirements of the GOTS
standard.
Application: Next, the
applicant must submit an application for certification, which includes
providing detailed information about their production process and supply
chain, as well as a description of the product(s) that they want to
certify.
Inspection: The applicant's
production facility and supply chain must then be inspected by an independent,
third-party certification body. The inspection will verify that the
applicant's production process and supply chain meet the requirements of the
GOTS standard.
Certification: If the
inspection is successful, the certification body will issue a certificate of
compliance to the applicant, which is valid for a period of three years. The
applicant can then use the GOTS label on their certified products.
Surveillance audits: After certification, the applicant's production
facility and supply chain will be subject to ongoing surveillance audits to
ensure that they continue to meet the requirements of the GOTS standard.
It
is important to note that the whole process of certification is quite
detailed, and can be time-consuming. It also requires a good understanding of
the standard and related regulations.
Furthermore, the cost of
certification varies based on the certification body and the size of the
facility, but it is not usually inexpensive. And the certifying body will have
to be licensed and authorized by GOTS to certify the facility.
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