Dear all,

we would like to inform you that GOTS has published a new version 7.0 in March 2023.

Via this link to the GOTS homepage you can download the following new documents:

Standard and Certification - GOTS global-standard.org

GOTS Version 7.0
Manual for Implementation Version 7.0
Change log for GOTS 6.0 to GOTS 7.0
Change log manual for Implementation GOTS 6.0 to GOTS 7.0.
Guidelines for new structure of GOTS 7.0

Please note that GOTS version 7.0 has a new document structure and new content flow. The document Guidelines for new structure of GOTS 7.0 will help you with the new structure. Please go through the standard and all documents and inform also your subcontractors/facilities about the changes. According to GOTS all changes must implemented till at latest 1st March 2024. Please note that from January 2024 on CERES will conduct audits accordance to GOTS 7.0.

In the following, we have only summarized the biggest changes for you. Nevertheless, please read all relevant documents carefully, as there are further changes:

>> Chapter 2.1 Allowed Organic Fibers / Chapter 4.4 Human Rights and Social Criteria

2.1.5

“The use of fibers, which originate from production projects located in high human rights risks areas, may require additional mitigation measures (for example, on-site social audits) to ensure that these production projects comply with GOTS Human Rights and Social Criteria.”

4.4.1.2

“While GOTS does not cover the farm level of production, the Certified Entity shall ensure that the organic natural fibers used are produced respecting GOTS Human Rights and Social Criteria, taking into account the specific nature of this Standard and recognizing its limited direct monitoring and assurance possibilities.”

>> Chapter 3.2.2 Table – Allowed and Prohibited Additional Fibers

Recycled Synthetic (polymer) Fibers:
Derived from pre- or post-consumer waste: only polyester, polyamide, polypropylene, elastomultiester (elasterell-p) and polyurethane (elastane)

ALLOWED Individually or in combination as a total up to 20% (≤20%)
Chapter 4.1. Due Diligence Management Process
Chapter 4.4.8 Remuneration and Assessment of the Living wage gap

4.4.8.10

“The Certified Entity shall develop a plan to cover the Wage Gap and pay the Living Wage to its Workers.”

>> Chapter 5.1. Quality Management of GOTS Goods

5.1.1

“Certified Entities shall have a document, a ‘Product Quality Manual’ for Quality Management System (QMS)……….”

5.1.4

“The system shall have a complaint management system for product quality, an internal audit system, documentation of corrective actions, monitoring and management of incidences, risk assessment for contamination, periodic review of QMS by the management.”

If you have any questions, please feel free to discuss them with your auditor during your next audit.

Kind regards
CERES Textile Department

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,

wir möchten Sie darüber informieren, dass GOTS im März 2023 eine neue Version 7.0 veröffentlicht hat.

Über diesen Link zur GOTS-Homepage können Sie sich die folgenden neuen Dokumente herunterladen:

Standard und Zertifizierung - GOTS global-standard.org

GOTS Version 7.0
Manual for Implementation Version 7.0
Change log for GOTS 6.0 to GOTS 7.0
Change log manual for Implementation GOTS 6.0 to GOTS 7.0.
Guidelines for new structure of GOTS 7.0

Bitte beachten Sie, dass GOTS 7.0 eine neue Dokumentenstruktur hat. Das Dokument Guidelines for new structure of GOTS 7.0 hilft Ihnen bei der Orientierung in der neuen Struktur. Die Dokumente sind bis jetzt nur auf Englisch verfügbar. Bitte lesen Sie den Standard und alle Dokumente sorgfältig durch und informieren Sie auch Ihre Unterlieferanten/Einrichtungen über die Änderungen. Laut GOTS müssen alle Änderungen bis spätestens 1. März 2024 umgesetzt werden. Bitte beachten Sie, dass CERES ab Januar 2024 Audits nach GOTS 7.0 durchführen wird.