GOTS V7.0

Criteria Verification

Version seven introduces enhanced due diligence requirements for human rights, environmental criteria, and chemical management systems throughout the supply chain. Approved mills must verify that at least seventy percent of fiber content originates from certified organic agriculture for base labeling, or ninety-five percent for organic-grade labeling. Toxic heavy metals, phthalates, and perfluorinated alkylated substances are prohibited in wet processing operations.

Third-party inspection bodies conduct onsite audits and laboratory testing to verify chemical residues and chain-of-custody documentation.

Scope Boundary

Conventional synthetic fibers fall outside organic certification except for recycled synthetic content used in specific blend ratios. GOTS V7.0 does not certify non-organic agricultural practices or unverified supply networks.

Commercial Certification

Garment brands rely on transaction certificates issued under this standard to substantiate organic retail claims. Non-compliant wet processing chemicals lead to audit failures and loss of organic certification status. Retailers demand certified documentation before placing organic garments on consumer markets.