WHO NEEDS TO BE CERTIFIED

First processing stages
Spinning
Weaving and knitting
Wet-Processing
Manufacturing
Trading

The GOTS logo can only be applied to the final product if all stages comply with the GOTS criteria. Therefore, all processors, manufacturers, and traders of textiles need to be certified.

More information in the Are you Allowed to Label GOTS Goods or Mention GOTS in your Advertising Flyer.

See the individual stages of the textile supply chain to find out more about the different steps, the elements of inspections and contacts for GOTS Approved Certification Bodies, a list of countries where they have currently clients in as well as the accredited scopes.