Regulatory Validation
Certification document verifies that a specific textile facility or trader meets the environmental and social criteria of the Global Organic Textile Standard. A gots scope certificate confirms that the entity has been audited and is authorized to manufacture and trade organic goods. It lists the specific categories of products the company is permitted to handle, such as yarns or finished garments.
This document is valid for a set period, typically one year, and must be renewed through an on site inspection.
Transaction Link
A gots scope certificate is required for issuing individual transaction certificates. Without it, a mill cannot claim its products are organic. Buyers verify these documents through a database.
This prevents mixing fibres during production.
Verification Process
Obtaining a gots scope certificate involves an exhaustive review of chemical inputs and wastewater treatment. Auditors examine the chemical inventory to ensure no banned substances are used in dyeing or finishing. They also verify that social criteria, such as fair wages and safe working conditions, are upheld across the entire facility.
The resulting document proves that the factory operates according to a unified global benchmark.
Operational Scope
The validity of a gots scope certificate is limited to the specific physical locations and processes named on the document. If a company opens a new knitting mill, that addition must undergo a separate audit. It does not cover individual products until a separate transaction certificate is generated for a specific sale.
Maintaining the certificate requires continuous adherence to the standard between annual audits.
