GOTS News

GTB - Shaping a more transparent, data-driven future together!

15 April 2025

Stuttgart, Germany - The Global Trace-Base (GTB) is more than just a centralised data system — it’s a powerful tool designed to deliver unmatched traceability, transparency, and integrity. Developed by Global Standard gGmbH, GTB will collect and manage data on certified entities and certified pro…

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Global Standard’s GOTS joins the Make the Label Count coalition

11 March 2025

Stuttgart, Germany – Global Standard, the nonprofit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has joined the Make the Label Count coalition of international natural fibre producers, manufacturers, brands, standards and environmental groups. As a recognised authorit…

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Global Standard: Concern over EU Omnibus package weakening sustainability reporting

27 February 2025

Stuttgart, Germany – The following statement was issued today by Global Standard, the nonprofit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS): “Global Standard views the recently published European Commission Omnibus package as a step backwards in the pursuit of a more…

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Meet Global Standard at Intertextile Spring Edition 2025 in Shanghai

27 February 2025

Stuttgart, Germany – Global Standard will participate in the first textile trade show of 2025 in China, hosted by Messe Frankfurt. The Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics-Spring Edition (2025 Intertextile Spring Edition) will be at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shan…

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Global Standard receives ISEAL Innovations Fund grant to provide cutting-edge GOTS due diligence training for auditors

25 February 2025

Stuttgart, Germany – Global Standard, the nonprofit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has received an Impulse Grant from the ISEAL Innovations Fund to develop a continuous learning policy for GOTS auditors and a specialised training programme on GOTS Due Di…

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