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2nd July, 2025
Stuttgart: The latest version of GOTS (the Global Organic Textile Standard) has recently been recognized as among the most advanced standards for due diligence in the textile sector.
GOTS Version 7.0 was evaluated on 167 criteria and found to address all six steps of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance. The assessment evaluates an initiative’s standards, monitoring, oversight and implementation activities.
“This OECD recognition confirms that GOTS is not just a certification, but a robust tool supporting companies in embedding meaningful due diligence throughout their operations,” said Rahul Bhajekar, managing director at Global Standard, the nonprofit behind GOTS.
Officially, the assessment recognizes GOTS a leading standard for due diligence in the textile industry. Of the 167 criteria that were reviewed, 69% were found to be fully aligned with OECD, 29% partially aligned, and only 2% not aligned. The full report is available here.
The OECD alignment assessment commended GOTS for:
-Addressing the full due diligence process: from risk identification and prioritization to mitigation, monitoring, communication, and remediation.
-Defining consistent expectations across labor rights, environmental issues, and supply chain integrity.
-Promoting responsible conduct across both certified companies’ own operations and their full supply chains.
The recognition by the OECD provides assurance to certified companies, consumers, and regulators, according to Claudia Kersten, managing director at Global Standard.
“It shows that GOTS is a proven instrument supporting the business case for sustainability, empowering businesses to thrive while advancing the SDGs,” she explained, referring to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
The GOTS standard also recognized by the International Trade Centre, the US Department of Agriculture, the US Environmental Protection Agency, and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Courtesy: hometextilestoday.com
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