GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the leading worldwide standard for organic fibres, ensuring environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing throughout the textile supply chain. Cotecna provides GOTS certification services to help brands and manufacturers demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, ethical practices, and high-quality organic products.
What is GOTS Certification?
GOTS applies to textiles made from organic fibres and covers every stage of production, including:
- Organic fibre content verification
- Environmental criteria (chemical restrictions, wastewater treatment)
- Social compliance (fair labour practices)
- Chain of Custody (traceability from raw material to finished product)
By achieving GOTS certification through Cotecna, your organization ensures compliance with globally recognized organic standards, meeting consumer expectations and gain access to premium markets.
Benefits of GOTS Certification
- Gain market access to global markets requiring certified organic textiles.
- Build consumer trust and confidence with verified organic and ethical practices.
- Meet regulatory compliance for international sustainability and labelling requirements.
- Build brand reputation and position your company as a leader in organic and responsible production.
- Ensure supply chain integrity, transparency, and accountability from farm to finished product.
How to Get GOTS Certification with Cotecna
Cotecna provides certification services for the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), the leading international standard for organic fibres and sustainable textile production. GOTS certification helps organizations verify organic content in their products and ensure compliance with strict environmental and social criteria throughout the entire supply chain. Achieving GOTS certification enhances brand credibility, promotes transparency, and strengthens integrity from raw material to finished product.
Organizations seeking GOTS certification must first complete the application and contract agreement process.
Once this is finalized, Cotecna will conduct an on-site audit to assess compliance with GOTS requirements, including organic fibre verification, chemical management, wastewater treatment, social responsibility, and chain of custody. Upon successful completion, your organization will receive the GOTS certificate, which is typically valid for 12 months. To maintain compliance and meet buyer expectations, a new audit should be scheduled before the current certificate expires.
Request a Certification
The following Cotecna locations and subsidiaries are accredited as certification bodies for GOTS:
To request an audit, certification, or for more information on the certification process, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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