- Schwerpunkt
- Siegelgeber
- Gut zu wissen
Nachfolgend finden Sie eine Liste mit Dokumenten und Richtlinien, die bei der Erhebung der Standarddaten berücksichtigt wurden:
http://www.global-standard.org/the-standard.html http://www.global-standard.org/the-standard.html The Global Organic Textile Standard The Global Organic Textile Standard
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Verfügbarkeit der Organisationsstruktur
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Unabhängigkeit des Systeminhabers vom Zertifikatsinhaber
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Verfügbarkeit des Standards
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Öffentliche Konsultation des Standards
Ab März 2025 wird das geforderte Anspruchsniveau für dieses Mindestkriterium von "basic" auf "advanced" erhöht.
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Regelmäßige Revision des Standards
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Rechtlicher Status
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Finanzierungsquellen
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Prozess der Standardsetzung
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Bewertungsmethodik
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Nachhaltigkeitsziele und Zielsetzung des Programms
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Zentrale Themen
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Feedback von Interessengruppen
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Konsistente Auslegung des Standards
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Zugänglichkeit des Systems
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Beschwerde- und Einspruchsverfahren der Prüfstellen
Ab März 2025 wird das geforderte Anspruchsniveau für dieses Mindestkriterium von "basic" auf "advanced" erhöht.
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Verfügbarkeit von Prüfberichten
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Geltungsbereich und Gültigkeitsdauer des Zertifikats / der Lizenz
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Zertifiziertes oder geprüftes Unternehmen / gelabelte Produktliste
Ab März 2025 wird das geforderte Anspruchsniveau für dieses Mindestkriterium von "basic" auf "advanced" erhöht.
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Akkreditierte/ zugelassene Prüfstellen
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Unabhängigkeit der Konformitätsbewertung
Ab März 2025 wird das geforderte Anspruchsniveau für dieses Mindestkriterium von "basic" auf "advanced" erhöht.
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Konsistente Entscheidungsfindung bei Konformitätsbewertung
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Verfahren bei Nicht-Konformität
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Claims- und Kennzeichnungsrichtlinien
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Systemmanagement
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Governance
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Stellt die standardsetzende Organisation ihre Organisationsstruktur, einschließlich der Zusammensetzung der Leitungsorgane, öffentlich zur Verfügung?
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Handelt es sich bei der standardsetzenden Organisation um eine juristische Person, eine Organisation, die eine Partnerschaft von juristischen Personen ist, oder um eine staatliche oder zwischenstaatliche Einrichtung?
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Gibt es einen Mechanismus für die Beteiligung von Interessengruppen an der Entwicklung des Standardsystems und der Entscheidungsfindung?
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Stellen die Abstimmungsverfahren des obersten Entscheidungsgremiums eine ausgewogene Vertretung der Interessen der Beteiligten sicher, bei der kein Einzelinteresse überwiegt?
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Stellt die standardsetzende Organisation quantitative Informationen über die Einkommensquellen oder die Finanzierungsstruktur des Systems zur Verfügung?
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Verfügt der Systeminhaber über ein internes Qualitätsmanagementsystem?
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Ist die standardsetzende Organisation wirtschaftlich unabhängig vom Zertifikatsinhaber?
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Hat die standardsetzen-de Organisation nachhaltigkeitsorientierte Ziele und Vorgaben?
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Verfügt die standardsetzende Organisation über eine Strategie zur Erreichung ihrer nachhaltigkeitsorientierten Ziele?
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Stellt die standardsetzende Organisation ihre Organisationsstruktur, einschließlich der Zusammensetzung der Leitungsorgane, öffentlich zur Verfügung?
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Wirkung
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Verfügt die standardsetzende Organisation über ein System zur Messung der Wirkung und Fortschritte bei der Erreichung ihrer Nachhaltigkeitsziele?
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Nutzt die standardsetzende Organisation die Ergebnisse des Monitorings, um daraus zu lernen und ihr Programm zu verbessern?
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- Ja (1 Punkt)
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Stellt der Systeminhaber die Nachhaltigkeitsergebnisse aus M&E zur Verfügung?
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Verfügt die standardsetzende Organisation über ein System zur Messung der Wirkung und Fortschritte bei der Erreichung ihrer Nachhaltigkeitsziele?
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Beschwerdemechanismus
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Verfügt die standardsetzende Organisation über einen öffentlich und leicht zugänglichen Beschwerdemechanismus?
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Verfügt die standardsetzende Organisation über einen öffentlich und leicht zugänglichen Beschwerdemechanismus?
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Unterstützende Strategien
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Werden im Rahmen des Programms Strategien oder Aktivitäten angeboten, um die Leistung der teilnehmenden Unternehmen zu verbessern, z. B. durch den Aufbau von Kapazitäten oder den Zugang zu Finanzmitteln?
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- Nicht anwendbar (0 Punkte)
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Werden im Rahmen des Programms Strategien oder Aktivitäten angeboten, um die Leistung der teilnehmenden Unternehmen zu verbessern, z. B. durch den Aufbau von Kapazitäten oder den Zugang zu Finanzmitteln?
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Governance
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Standardsetzung
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Wird der Standard öffentlich und kostenlos zur Verfügung gestellt?
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Wurden im Rahmen des Standardsetzungsprozesses wichtige Nachhaltigkeitsaspekte in dem Sektor, in dem das System tätig ist, oder im Produktlebenszyklus definiert?
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Wird der Standardsetzungsprozess oder eine Zusammenfassung des Verfahrens, wie sich Interessengruppen an dem Standardsetzungsprozess beteiligen können, öffentlich zugänglich gemacht?
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Können sich Interessenvertreter*innen am Standardsetzungsprozess beteiligen?
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Haben die von dem Standard direkt betroffenen Interessengruppen die Möglichkeit, sich an dem Standardsetzungsprozess zu beteiligen?
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Werden Standardentwürfe im Rahmen des Entwicklungs- und Überarbeitungsprozesses auf ihre Relevanz und Überprüfbarkeit hin getestet/erprobt?
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Legt die standardsetzende Organisation Informationen darüber vor, wie die Anregungen aus den Konsultationen in die endgültige Fassung des Standards eingeflossen sind?
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Stellen die Abstimmungsverfahren des für den Standardsetzungsprozess zuständigen Entscheidungsgremiums eine ausgewogene Vertretung der Interessen der Beteiligten sicher?
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- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
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Wird der Standard mindestens alle 5 Jahre überprüft und ggf. überarbeitet?
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- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
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Stellt das System sicher, dass Leitlinien vorhanden sind, die eine einheitliche Auslegung des Standards unterstützen?
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Gibt es Verfahren und Leitlinien für die Anwendung oder Auslegung des Standards in regionalen Kontexten?
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Wird der Standard öffentlich und kostenlos zur Verfügung gestellt?
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Konformitätskontrolle
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Konformitätskontrollsystem
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Gibt es eine öffentlich zugängliche, dokumentierte Bewertungsmethodik, mit der die Konformität mit dem Standard bewertet werden kann?
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- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja, verfügbar auf Anfrage (0 Punkte)
- Ja, öffentlich verfügbar (1 Punkt)
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Können sich alle potenziellen Antragsteller innerhalb des Geltungsbereichs des Programms bewerben (um zertifiziert/geprüft zu werden)?
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- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
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Stellt die standardsetzende Organisation Informationen über die Bewertungsgebühren zur Verfügung oder verlangt sie dies von den Prüfstellen?
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- Ja, verfügbar auf Anfrage (1 Punkt)
- Ja, öffentlich verfügbar (2 Punkte)
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Verlangt die standardsetzende Organisation von den Prüfstellen, dass sie über ein leicht zugängliches Beschwerde- und Einspruchsverfahren verfügen?
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- Yes available on request (1 Punkt)
- Yes publicly available (2 Punkte)
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Stellt die standardsetzende Organisation eine Zusammenfassung der Zertifizierungs-/Verifizierungsberichte (ohne personenbezogene und wirtschaftlich sensible Informationen) zur Verfügung oder verlangt dies von den Prüfstellen?
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- Nein (keine Berichte) (0 Punkte)
- Nein (vertraulich) (1 Punkt)
- Ja (auf Anfrage) (2 Punkte)
- Ja, öffentlich (2 Punkte)
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Legt das Zertifikat oder die Lizenz den Umfang der Konformitätsbewertung und die Gültigkeitsdauer fest?
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- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
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Führt die standardsetzende Organisation eine öffentlich zugängliche Liste der zertifizierten oder geprüften Unternehmen oder eine Liste der geprüften Produkte/Produktgruppen oder eine Liste der Mitglieder (im Falle von mitgliedschaftsbasierten Initiativen) oder verlangt dies von Prüfstellen?
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- No (0 Punkte)
- Yes incl. scope of certificate or license (2 Punkte)
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Führt die standardsetzende Organisation eine aktuelle und öffentlich zugängliche Liste aller akkreditierten/zugelassenen/suspendierten Konformitätsbewertungsstellen?
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- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (auf Anfrage) (0 Punkte)
- Ja, öffentlich (1 Punkt)
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Überprüft die standard-setzende Organisation regelmäßig die Wirksamkeit des Konformitätskontrollsystems?
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- Annual (1 Punkt)
- Every 3 years (1 Punkt)
- Every 5 years (1 Punkt)
- Ad hoc (0 Punkte)
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Verlangt die standardsetzende Organisation, dass Kunden und andere betroffene Interessengruppen über Änderungen am Konformitätskontrollsystem informiert werden?
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- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
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Verlangt die standardsetzende Organisation kontinuierliche Leistungsverbesserungen, um die Zertifizierung aufrechtzuerhalten?
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- Ja (1 Punkt)
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Verfügt die standardsetzende Organisation über eine dokumentierte Bewertungsmethode für Prüfstellen, die die CoC bewerten?
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- yes publicly available (2 Punkte)
- yes available on request (1 Punkt)
- No (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Verlangt die standardsetzende Organisation von den Prüfstellen, dass sie über die eingegangenen Beschwerden und die zur Lösung des Problems getroffenen Maßnahmen Bericht erstatten?
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- Yes (1 Punkt)
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Unterhält die standardsetzende Organisation ein Informationsmanagementsystem?
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- Yes (1 Punkt)
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Hat die standardsetzende Organisation Gleichwertigkeitsanforderungen an die Ergebnisse anderer, von ihr anerkannten, Konformitätskontrollen festgelegt?
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- No (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Gibt es eine öffentlich zugängliche, dokumentierte Bewertungsmethodik, mit der die Konformität mit dem Standard bewertet werden kann?
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Konformitätsbewertung
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Konformitätsbewertungsverfahren
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Verlangt die standardsetzende Organisation eine Konformitätsprüfung aller Kunden durch unabhängige Dritte, um die Einhaltung des Standards zu überprüfen?
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- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (2 Punkte)
- Nicht anwendbar (0 Punkte)
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Legt die standardsetzende Organisation Leitlinien für die Entscheidungsfindung fest, um sicherzustellen, dass die Prüfstellen einheitliche Verfahren zur Konformitätsbewertung von Kun-den oder Laborergebnissen mit dem Standard anwenden?
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- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nein (0 Punkte)
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Verlangt die standardsetzende Organisation, dass die Prüfstellen über ein Verfahren verfügen, das regelt, wie die Kunden mit Nichtkonformitäten umzugehen haben, auch wenn ein Zertifikat oder eine Lizenz ausgesetzt oder widerrufen wird?
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- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
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Verlangt die standardsetzende Organisation eine Konformitätsprüfung aller Kunden durch unabhängige Dritte, um die Einhaltung des Standards zu überprüfen?
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Nachhaltigkeitsprüfungen
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Verfügt die standardsetzende Organisation über ein dokumentiertes Aufsichtskonzept, das von den Prüfstellen verlangt, dass sie akkreditiert sind oder die Anforderungen der ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17025 (für Laboratorien) erfüllen oder alternativ relevante Anforderungen des ISEAL Assurance Code erfüllen?
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- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nicht anwendbar (0 Punkte)
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Verlangt die standardsetzende Organisation, dass die Kunden regelmäßig und regelmäßig geprüft werden?
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- 1-2 Jahre (1 Punkt)
- 2-3 Jahre (1 Punkt)
- 4-5 Jahre (1 Punkt)
- 5 Jahre oder mehr (1 Punkt)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Beruht die Häufigkeit oder Intensität eines Audits oder einer Aufsichtsprüfung auf einer Risikobewertung des Kunden oder der Konformitätsbewertungsstelle?
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- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Legt die standardsetzende Organisation die erforderliche Intensität für jede Art von Audit und die Tätigkeiten fest, die von den Prüfstellen für jeden Standard durchgeführt werden müssen?
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- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nicht anwendbar (0 Punkte)
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Erlaubt oder verlangt die standardsetzende Organisation, dass die Konformitätsbewertungsstellen unangekündigte Audits durchführen?
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- Vorgeschrieben (2 Punkte)
- Nicht erlaubt (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Sind die Prüfer*innen verpflichtet, während des Audits- und Aufsichtsprüfprozesses den Beitrag externer Interessengruppen einzuholen?
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- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nicht anwendbar (0 Punkte)
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Verlangt die standardsetzende Organisation von den Konformitätsbewertungsstellen, dass sie ein einheitliches Berichtsformat verwenden?
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- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Verlangt die standardsetzende Organisation, dass Prüfstellen und Aufsichtsstellen kompetentes und unparteiisches Personal (neben Prüfer*innen / Auditor*innen /Teams) einsetzen, um Entscheidungen über die Einhaltung der Vorschriften zu treffen?
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- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Verfügt die standardsetzende Organisation über ein dokumentiertes Aufsichtskonzept, das von den Prüfstellen verlangt, dass sie akkreditiert sind oder die Anforderungen der ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17025 (für Laboratorien) erfüllen oder alternativ relevante Anforderungen des ISEAL Assurance Code erfüllen?
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Gruppenzertifizierung
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Muss die Gruppe über ein gemeinsames Verwaltungssystem mit klaren Zuständigkeiten für die Umsetzung des Systems verfügen?
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- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Verfügt die standardsetzende Organisation über einen Mechanismus, der vorschreibt und begründet, wie alle Standorte innerhalb einer Gruppenzertifizierung im Laufe der Zeit auditiert werden?
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- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Gibt es eine Formel für den Stichprobenumfang und ein Stichprobenverfahren, um die Anzahl der Gruppenmitglieder zu bestimmen, die extern überprüft wird, und wie die Stichprobe ausgewählt wird?
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- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- ja, auf Grundlage einer Risikobewertung (2 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Sind in den Anforderungen an die Gruppenzerti-fizierung/-prüfung die Bedingungen festgelegt, unter denen ein Gruppenmitglied suspendiert oder aus einer Gruppe ausgeschlossen werden kann?
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- No repercussion (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Muss die Gruppe über ein gemeinsames Verwaltungssystem mit klaren Zuständigkeiten für die Umsetzung des Systems verfügen?
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Produktionskette (Chain of Custody)
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Verlangt die standardsetzende Organisation, dass alle Unternehmen, die das zertifizierte Produkt physisch handhaben, sich einem CoC-Audit unterziehen, wenn das Produkt für den Einzelhandelsverkauf als zertifiziertes, gekennzeichnetes Produkt bestimmt sein kann?
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- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Verlangt die standardsetzende Organisation, dass alle Unternehmen, die das zertifizierte Produkt physisch handhaben, sich einem CoC-Audit unterziehen, wenn das Produkt für den Einzelhandelsverkauf als zertifiziertes, gekennzeichnetes Produkt bestimmt sein kann?
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Laboruntersuchungen
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Wird in der dokumentierten Bewertungsmethodik auf Testmethoden verwiesen oder sind diese enthalten?
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- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (auf Anfrage) (1 Punkt)
- Ja, öffentlich (1 Punkt)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Gibt es Vorgaben für Stichproben bei der Konformitätsüberwachung?
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- No (0 Punkte)
- Yes (1 Punkt)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Gibt es ein Verfahren für den Umgang mit nicht-konformen Produkten, die von einem Kunden/Lizenznehmer hergestellt wurden?
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- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Wird in der dokumentierten Bewertungsmethodik auf Testmethoden verwiesen oder sind diese enthalten?
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Konformitätsbewertungsverfahren
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Kompetenzen der Prüfer*innen
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Legt die standardsetzende Organisation die Qualifikationen, Kompetenzen, die erforderliche Mindesterfahrung in der Branche und die Schulungsanforderungen für die Prüfer*innen für Konformitäts- / Aufsichtskontrollen fest?
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- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nicht anwendbar (0 Punkte)
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Legt die standardsetzende Organisation die Qualifikationen, Kompetenzen, die erforderliche Mindesterfahrung in der Branche und die Schulungsanforderungen für die Prüfer*innen für Konformitäts- / Aufsichtskontrollen fest?
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- No (0 Punkte)
- Yes (1 Punkt)
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Verlangt die standardsetzende Organisation, dass die Auditor*innen der Konformitätsbewertungsstellen eine Auditorenschulung zu einem für das System relevanten Standard, die auf der ISO 19011 oder einer gleichwertigen Norm basiert, erfolgreich absolvieren?
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- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Verlangt die standardsetzende Organisation, dass die Anbieter von Prüfungs- und Aufsichtsleistungen ein Programm zur Überwachung und Sicherstellung der kontinuierlichen Kompetenz und guten Leistung der Prüfer*innen und Auditor*innen durchführen?
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- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Führt die standardsetzende Organisation Kalibrierungsmaßnahmen durch oder verlangt sie von den Konformitätsbewertungsstellen, dass sie sicherstellen, dass die der Prüfer*innen / Auditor*innen aufeinander abgestimmt sind?
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- Annually (2 Punkte)
- Ad Hoc (1 Punkt)
- No (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Verlangt die standardsetzende Organisation, dass die Konformitätsbewertungsstellen über einen Verhaltenskodex oder ein gleichwertiges Instrument sowie über unterstützende Verfahren verfügt, um das Verhalten und die Handlungen der Mitarbeitenden der Konformitätsbewertungsstelle zu lenken und gegen Fehlverhalten vorzugehen?
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- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Bewertet die standardsetzende Organisation potenzielle Risiken für die Unparteilichkeit der Prüfer*innen und verlangt sie, wo dies gerechtfertigt ist, von den Konformitätsbewertungsstellen und Aufsichtsgremien, Praktiken zur Minderung dieser Risiken anzuwenden?
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- No (0 Punkte)
- Yes (1 Punkt)
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Legt die standardsetzende Organisation die Qualifikationen, Kompetenzen, die erforderliche Mindesterfahrung in der Branche und die Schulungsanforderungen für die Prüfer*innen für Konformitäts- / Aufsichtskontrollen fest?
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Aufsicht
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Erfordert das System einen Aufsichtsmechanismus und ist dieser dokumentiert?
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- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nicht anwendbar (0 Punkte)
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Wird die Aufsicht von einer dritten Partei durchgeführt, die von der standardsetzenden Organisation und den Konformitätsbewertungsstellen unabhängig ist?
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- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Legt die standardsetzende Organisation die Art und Intensität der Aufsichtstätigkeiten über die Konformitätsbewertungsstellen fest?
Mögliche Antworten
- <1 year (2 Punkte)
- 1 year (2 Punkte)
- 2-3 years (2 Punkte)
- 4-5 years (1 Punkt)
- >5 years (1 Punkt)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
- None (0 Punkte)
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Berücksichtigt die Intensität der Aufsichtstätigkeiten die Risikofaktoren, die mit der Konformitätsbewertungsstelle und ihrem Personal verbunden sind?
Mögliche Antworten
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Legt die standardsetzende Organisation das Bewerbungs- und Auswahlverfahren für Konformitätsbewertungsstellen klar fest?
Mögliche Antworten
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Bewertet die standardsetzende Organisation die systemspezifische Kompetenz bei der Zulassung von Konformitätsbewertungsstellen, die nach anderen einschlägigen Standards akkreditiert sind (Proxy-Akkreditierung)?
Mögliche Antworten
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Ja, Bewertung der programmspezifischen Kompetenz (1 Punkt)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Verfügt die standardsetzende Organisation über dokumentierte und zugängliche Beschwerde- und Einspruchsmechanismen oder verlangt es von den Aufsichtsstellen solche?
Mögliche Antworten
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Legt die standardsetzende Organisation fest oder verlangt sie von der Aufsichtsstelle, dass sie festlegt, wie die Konformitätsbewertungsstellen mit den durch die Aufsicht festgestellten Nichtkonformitäten umgehen müssen?
Mögliche Antworten
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Verlangt die standardsetzende Organisation, dass Zusammenfassungen von Aufsichtsberichten (ohne persönliche und wirtschaftlich sensible Informationen) öffentlich zugänglich gemacht werden?
Mögliche Antworten
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (auf Anfrage) (1 Punkt)
- Ja, öffentlich (2 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Verlangt die standardsetzende Organisation, dass die Vor-Ort-Prüfung der Konformitätsbewertungsstelle in den Aufsichtszyklus einbezogen werden?
Mögliche Antworten
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Verlangt die standardsetzende Organisation, dass die Aufsichtsstelle auch Überprüfungen der Leistung der Konformitätsbewertungsstelle vor Ort umfasst?
Mögliche Antworten
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Erfordert das System einen Aufsichtsmechanismus und ist dieser dokumentiert?
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Konformitätskontrollsystem
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Claims und Rückverfolgbarkeit
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Rückverfolgbarkeit
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Verfügt die standardsetzende Organisation über einen dokumentierten Chain-of-Custody-Standard oder andere Rückverfolgbarkeitsanforderungen, die für die gesamte Lieferkette gelten?
Mögliche Antworten
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja, auf Anfrage (1 Punkt)
- Ja, öffentlich (2 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Gibt es CoC-Anforderungen für nicht zertifiziertes Material, falls die Vermischung von zertifizierten mit nicht zertifizierten Inputs erlaubt ist?
Mögliche Antworten
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Verlangt die standardsetzende Organisation von den Konformitätsbewertungsstellen, dass sie überprüfen, ob alle Unternehmen innerhalb der Produktkette genaue und zugängliche Aufzeichnungen führen, anhand derer jedes zertifizierte Produkt oder jede Charge von Produkten von der Verkaufsstelle bis zum Käufer zurückverfolgt werden kann?
Mögliche Antworten
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Sind Unternehmen verpflichtet, CoC-Aufzeichnungen mindestens für die Gültigkeitsdauer des Zertifikats aufzubewahren?
Mögliche Antworten
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Verfügt das System über ein Rückverfolgbarkeitssystem, das die Überprüfung des Produktflusses zwischen den Lieferkettenstufen ermöglicht?
Mögliche Antworten
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Verfügt die standardsetzende Organisation über einen dokumentierten Chain-of-Custody-Standard oder andere Rückverfolgbarkeitsanforderungen, die für die gesamte Lieferkette gelten?
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Claims und Produktkennzeichnung
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Verfügt die standardsetzende Organisation über dokumentierte Anforderungen für die Verwendung von Symbolen, Logos und/oder Claims im Zusammenhang mit dem Standard und macht diese öffentlich zugänglich?
Mögliche Antworten
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nicht anwendbar (0 Punkte)
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Sind in den Kennzeichnungsrichtlinien die Arten von Claims festgelegt, die für verschiedene Arten von CoC-Modellen geltend gemacht werden können, wenn die standardsetzende Organisation mehr als ein Modell zulässt?
Mögliche Antworten
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Müssen Claims- und Label-Nutzer*innen eindeutige Lizenznummern oder andere Rückverfolgungsmechanismen verwenden?
Mögliche Antworten
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Verlangt der Systeminhaber eine Überwachung der korrekten Verwendung von Claims und Kennzeichnungen auf dem Markt, einschließlich eines Beschwerdemechanismus zur Meldung von Missbrauch?
Mögliche Antworten
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Ist das Etikett mit einer erklärenden Textaussage oder einem Link zu weiteren Informationen versehen?
Mögliche Antworten
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Not applicable (0 Punkte)
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Verfügt die standardsetzende Organisation über ein Verfahren, in dem spezifische Folgen bei Missbrauch von Claims festgelegt sind, und verlangen sie dies auch von ihren Konformitätsbewertungsstellen?
Mögliche Antworten
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
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Verfügt die standardsetzende Organisation über dokumentierte Anforderungen für die Verwendung von Symbolen, Logos und/oder Claims im Zusammenhang mit dem Standard und macht diese öffentlich zugänglich?
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Rückverfolgbarkeit
Umweltfreundlichkeit 90%
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Gefährliche Chemikalien - besonders besorgniserregende Stoffe gemäß REACH
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Für die menschliche Gesundheit schädliche Chemikalien
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Biologische Abbaubarkeit von Stoffen
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Umweltschädliche Chemikalien
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Chemikalienrückstände
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Grenzwerte für Abwasserparameter
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Vorgaben für die Produktion von Naturfasern
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Verwendung von synthetischen Fasern
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Chemikalien
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Verwendung von Chemikalien
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur Verwendung von Chemikalien?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: Document use of all chemicals (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: Increase efficiency/reduce chemical use (2 Punkte)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
4.3.1.2 Certified Entities shall have a written environmental and chemical management policy that is appropriate to the nature of their business. In addition, necessary procedures shall be in place to allow monitoring and improving relevant environmental management performances in their Facilities. 4.3.1.3 h. Documented staff training for topics such as conservation of resources such as water, energy, proper handling, responsible use and correct disposal of chemicals. i. Long-term and short-term projects for improvement 4.3.1.4 Adequate inventory of GOTS-approved chemical Inputs that are used for processing GOTS Goods shall be maintained. 4.3.1.5 Wet processing units shall keep full records of chemical, energy, and water consumption as well as wastewater treatment data, including the disposal of sludge. Certified Entities shall continuously measure and monitor wastewater temperature, wastewater pH, sediment quantities, and waste toxicity. There shall be provisions to recycle and/or dispose of solid waste.
Referenzdokumente:
4.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT POLICY
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zu gefährlichen Chemikalien, die auf der REACH Kandidatenliste als besonders besorgniserregende Stoffe gelistet sind?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: SVHC of Candidate List is prohibited but specific derogations/deviations/exceptions for a defined use OR lists prohibited/restricted substances based risk on an assessment (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: Prohibit use except for defined derogations. (1 Punkt)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
4.2.2.1 The following table lists chemical Inputs that may (potentially) be used in conventional textile processing but that are explicitly banned or restricted for environmental and/or toxicological reasons in all processing stages of GOTS Goods. It is not to be seen as a comprehensive and inclusive list of all chemical Inputs that are prohibited or restricted under GOTS. Substances and Preparations having restrictions in usage for application in textiles with an internationally recognised or a nationally valid legal character Substances and Preparations listed in regulation EC 552/2009 (amending regulation EC 1907/2006 (REACH), annex XVII), and the ‘candidate list of Substances of very high concern (SVHC) for authorisation’ of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) are prohibited.
Referenzdokumente:
4.2.2 PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED INPUTS 4.2.2.3 Prohibited and Restricted Chemicals
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Enthält der Standard Kriterien für H-Sätze?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: Bei der Risikobewertung ODER der Auswahl von Stoffen für MRSL werden die H-Sätze berücksichtigt. (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: Verbot der Verwendung (2 Punkte)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Inputs which are classified with specific hazard statements (risk phrases) related to health hazards 1. Substances which are classified with any of the following hazard statements/risk phrases, if applied as direct Input 2. Preparations which are classified with any of the following hazard statements/risk phrases 3. Preparations which contain at least one Substance which is classified with any of the following hazard statements In accordance with the codification system of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification (GHS) as published by the United Nations, annex 3: • H300 Fatal if swallowed • H310 Fatal in contact with skin • H330 Fatal if inhaled • H340 May cause genetic defects • H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects • H350 May cause cancer • H351 Suspected of causing cancer • H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child • H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child • H370 Causes damage to organs • H371 May cause damage to organs • H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure For Inputs assessed on the basis of GHS, where the implementation system does not provide for the codified H-statements, the corresponding hazard classes and categories of GHS, annex 3, apply. For Inputs assessed according to the 'risk phrase' classification (Directive 67/548EEC amended and appealed by Regulation EC 1272/2008), the equivalent risk phrases apply.
Referenzdokumente:
4.2.2 PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED INPUTS 4.2.3 REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO HAZARD AND TOXICITY OF CHEMICAL INPUTS
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur Verwendung von Bioziden?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: Beschränkung der Verwendung von Bioziden in der Textilveredelung (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: Verbot der Verwendung von Bioziden bei der Textilveredelung (2 Punkte)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
In-can preservatives in chemical Inputs 1. In-can preservatives ...prohibited 2. Biocidal active Substance(s) that comply with European biocidal products regulation (BPR 528/2012) and are listed on the Union list of BPR for product type PT06 (preservatives for products during storage), which are accessible here are exceptionally allowed. https://echa.europa.eu/en/information-on-chemicals/biocidal-activesubstances
Referenzdokumente:
2.4.8 Finishing and Manufacturing 4.2.2.3 Table - Prohibited and Restricted Chemicals
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur Verwendung von Formaldehyd?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
4.2.2.3 Table - Prohibited and Restricted Chemicals Formaldehyde and other short-chain aldehydes = prohibited 1. Inputs that contain or generate formaldehyde or other shortchain aldehydes (like glyoxal) during designated application
Referenzdokumente:
4.2.2 PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED INPUTS
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur Verwendung von Nanomaterialien?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: Restrict the use of nanomaterials (0 Punkte)
- Advanced: Verbot der Verwendung von Nanomaterialien (1 Punkt)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Inputs containing functional nanoparticles (= particles with a size < 100 nm) = Prohibited
Referenzdokumente:
4.2.2.3 Prohibited and Restricted Chemicals
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur Verwendung von Flammschutzmitteln?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic (0 Punkte)
- Advanced: Verbot der Verwendung (1 Punkt)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Flame retardants= Prohibited 1. Chlorinated flame retardants 2. Brominated flame retardants 3. Phosphate based flame retardants, listed in the Implementation Manual 4. Flame retardants containing antimony or antimony trioxide 5. Disodium octaborate
Referenzdokumente:
4.2.2.3 Prohibited and Restricted Chemicals
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Enthält der Standard Kriterien für die biologische Abbaubarkeit von Stoffen?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Relation of Biodegradability / Eliminability to Aquatic Toxicity = RESTRICTED Only allowed, if: < 70% and > 100 mg/l > 70% and > 10 mg/l > 95% and > 1 mg/l Footnote 11: Accepted test methods: OECD 301A, OECD 301E, ISO 7827, OECD 302A, ISO 9887, OECD 302B, ISO 9888 or OECD 303A; alternatively, to meet the 70% level, a preparation tested with one of the methods OECD 303A or ISO 11733 a percentage degradation of at least 80% shall be shown or if tested with one of the methods OECD 301B, ISO 9439, OECD 301C, OECD 302C, OECD 301D, ISO 10707, OECD 301F, ISO 9408, ISO 10708 or ISO 14593, a percentage degradation of at least 60% shall be shown. To meet the 95% level, if tested with any of the mentioned methods, a percentage degradation of 95% shall be shown. The testing duration with each method is 28 days. 6.1.2.3 Barrier Films Barrier films Except for wound contact layers, barrier films shall be composed of biodegradable polymers. All raw materials used shall be non-GMO.
Referenzdokumente:
4.2.3 REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO HAZARD AND TOXICITY OF CHEMICAL INPUTS 6.1.2.3 Barrier Films
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Enthält der Standard Kriterien zu den H-Sätzen H400, H410, H411?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: Aufnahme von Anforderungen für eine ökologische Risikobewertung der verwendeten Stoffe ODER die Auswahl von Stoffen für MRSL berücksichtigt H-Sätze (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: Verbot der Verwendung von H-Sätzen außer für die in dem Guidance aufgeführten Stoffgruppen (2 Punkte)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Inputs which are classified with specific hazard statements/risk phrases related to environmental hazards 1. Substances which are classified with any of the following hazard statements/risk phrases, if applied as direct Input 2. Preparations which are classified with any of the following hazard statements/risk phrases In accordance with the codification system of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification (GHS) as published by the United Nations, annex 3: • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life • H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects • H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects • H420 Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere • H433 Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates
Referenzdokumente:
4.2.3 REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO HAZARD AND TOXICITY OF CHEMICAL INPUTS
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Enthält der Standard Anforderungen für die Prüfung des Endprodukts auf Chemikalienrückstände?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
5.2.1 Certified Entities shall undertake testing in accordance with risk assessment in order to assure compliance with this Standard and in specific with the criteria of Section 5.2.6 (Technical Quality Parameters) as well as Section 5.2.7 and 5.2.8 (Limit Values for Residues in GOTS Goods, and Additional Fibre Materials and Accessories).
Referenzdokumente:
5.2 Testing of Technical Quality Parameters and Residues of GOTS Goods, Additional Fibres and Accessories
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Enthält der Standard Anforderungen für gefährliche Chemikalien gemäß (1) dem Stockholmer Überein-kommen, (2) den WHO-Klassen 1A und B und (3) dem Rotterdam-Übereinkommen?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Prohibited substances and restricted inputs in all production stages
Referenzdokumente:
Criteria 2.3.1
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Enthält der Standard Anforderungen für die Verwendung von Farbstoffen oder Pigmenten, die Blei, Kupfer, Chrom, Nickel, Kadmium, Kobalt und Aluminium enthalten, in der Produktionsphase?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
4.2.2.1 The following table lists chemical Inputs that may (potentially) be used in conventional textile processing but that are explicitly banned or restricted for environmental and/or toxicological reasons in all processing stages of GOTS Goods. It is not to be seen as a comprehensive and inclusive list of all chemical Inputs that are prohibited or restricted under GOTS. 4.2.2.2 Prohibition or restriction of Substance groups or individual Substances that are not explicitly listed in this Section may further result from Section 4.2.3 ‘Requirements Related to Hazards and Toxicity’ or from other GOTS criteria. Prohibited are: - Chlorinated flame retardants - Brominated flame retardants - Phosphate based flame retardants, listed in Manual - Flame retardants containing Antimony or Antimony Trioxide - Disodium octaborate - Chlorinated benzenes and toluenes - Chlorophenols (including their salts and esters) - Complexing agents and surfactants (• all APs and APEOs (i.e. NP, OP, NPEO, OPEO, APEOs terminated with functional groups, APEO-polymers) • EDTA, DTPA, NTA • LAS, α-MES) - Endocrine disruptors - Formaldehyde and other shortchain aldehydes - Glycol Derivatives - Genetically modified organisms (GMO) - Heavy metals - Inputs (e.g. azo dyes and pigments) releasing carcinogenic arylamine compounds (MAK III, category 1,2,3,4) - Inputs containing functional nanoparticles (= particles with a size < 100 nm) [...]
Referenzdokumente:
4.2.2 PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED INPUTS 4.2.2.3. Prohibited and Restricted Chemicals
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Enthält der Standard Anforderungen für das Verbot von Azofarbstoffen, die in der Produktionsphase aromatische Amine abspalten können, die für die menschliche Gesundheit schädlich sind?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
GOTS Section 4.2.2.3 – Inputs releasing arylamines with carcinogenic properties “Inputs (e.g. azo dyes and pigments) which release arylamines with carcinogenic properties (MAKIII, category 1,2,3) and Aniline, free (category 4)”
Referenzdokumente:
4.2.2.3. Prohibited and Restricted Chemicals
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Enthält der Standard Anforderungen für die Verwendung von Chlorgas, elementarem Chlor und chlororganischen Verbindungen als Bleichmittel?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: Verwendung eingeschränkt (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: Verwendung verboten (2 Punkte)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
For Bleaching 1. Inputs that are oxygen-based only (peroxides, ozone, etc.) are allowed: ... Washing detergents must not contain phosphates ... Chlorination of wools -Prohibited
Referenzdokumente:
4.2.6.5 Pre-treatment and Other Wet Processing Stages
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur Verwendung von Quecksilber, Kadmium, Blei, Chrom VI?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Heavy metals Inputs that are not ‘Heavy Metal Free’ are prohibited. Impurities shall not exceed the heavy metal limit values as defined in Section 7 Definitions: An input is considered as 'heavy metal free' if does not contain heavy metals as a functional constituent and any impurities contained do not exceed the following limit values (as set by ETAD for dyes):[...] Cadmium: 20 mg/kg, Chromium: 100mg/kg, Lead: 100mg/kg, Mercury: 4 mg/kg [...]
Referenzdokumente:
4.2.3 REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO HAZARD AND TOXICITY OF CHEMICAL INPUTS
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur Verwendung von Chemikalien?
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Umgang mit gefährlichen Stoffen
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zu Lagerung und Kennzeichnung von Chemikalien?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
4.4.7.6 The Certified Entity shall maintain a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for all chemical Substances and Preparations used and implement applicable health and safety measures for handling and storing these chemicals. 4.2.6.6 Table - Dyeing 4.2.6.7 Table - Printing Sensitising (H317) chemicals such as disperse dyes shall not be used, handled or manufactured unless proper and sufficient Occupational Health and Safety practices are adhered to as in Section 4.4.7 at Certified Entities and Chemical Formulators (see 4.2.5).
Referenzdokumente:
4.2.6 TEXTILE PROCESSING CRITERIA 4.4.7 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS)
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur gezielten Anwendung von Chemikalien?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
4.2.1.2 All chemical Inputs (Substances and Preparations) intended to be used to process GOTS Goods shall undergo an assessment procedure prior to approval before their usage
Referenzdokumente:
4.2 Chemical Input Criteria
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zu Schulungen zum Umgang und zum Kontakt mit Chemikalien?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
4.3.1.3 The environmental and chemical management policies shall be shared with all employees. Depending on the processing/manufacturing stages, available data and procedures shall include: a. Responsible person(s) for environment and chemical management related duties h. Documented staff training for topics such as conservation of resources such as water, energy, proper handling, responsible use and correct disposal of chemicals. 4.4.7.6 The Certified Entity shall maintain a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for all chemical Substances and Preparations used and implement applicable health and safety measures for handling and storing these chemicals.
Referenzdokumente:
4.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT POLICY 4.4.7 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS)
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zu spezifischen Verfahren / Kontrollen zum Umgang mit Verschmutzungsvorfälle (zur Eindämmung der Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt)?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
4.3.1.3 The environmental and chemical management policies ... shall include: g. Procedures to follow in case of waste and pollution incidents h. Documented staff training for topics such as conservation of resources such as water, energy, proper handling, responsible use and correct disposal of chemicals.
Referenzdokumente:
4.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT POLICY
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zu Lagerung und Kennzeichnung von Chemikalien?
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Verwendung von Chemikalien
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Wasser
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Wassernutzung
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zum Wasserverbrauch in der Produktionsphase?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: Kontinuierliche Überwachung des Wasserverbrauchs (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: Überwachung sowie Steigerung der Effizienz des Wasserverbrauchs (2 Punkte)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Operators must have a written environmental policy. Depending on the processing stages performed, the policy should include: documentation of staff training in the conservation of water and energy, programme for improvement.
Referenzdokumente:
Criteria 2.4.10
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zum Wasserverbrauch in der Produktionsphase?
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Abwasser
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zu Abwasserqualität und Abwasseraufbereitung?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: Klärung des Abwassers (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: Klärung des Abwassers mit Parametern, die für die Sicherstellung der entsprechenden Abwasserqualität festgelegt wurden (2 Punkte)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
4.3.2.1 ...legal requirements for wastewater treatment, including limit values of pH, temperature, TOC, BOD, COD, colour removal, residues of (chemical) pollutants and discharge routes, shall be fulfilled. 4.3.2.2 Certified Entity shall follow GOTS criteria or the local legal requirements, whichever is more stringent. 4.3.2.3 Wastewater from all wet processing units shall be treated in an appropriate internal or external Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) before being discharged into the environment. 4.3.2.6 Wastewater discharges to the environment shall not exceed 20 g COD/kg of processed textile (output). For scouring greasy wool, an exceptional limit of 45 g COD/kg applies. 4.3.2.7 Treatment of wastewater from water retting of bast fibres shall achieve a reduction of COD (or TOC) of at least 95% for hemp fibres and 75% for all other bast fibres. 4.3.2.8 Where legal limits for pH and temperature are not defined for wastewater discharges to surface waters, the discharge shall have a pH between 6 and 9 (unless the pH of the receiving water is outside this range) and a temperature of less than 35 °C Following are in the Implementation Manual: GOTS Sections 4.3.2.1 and 4.3.2.2 Within the GOTS certification procedures, compliance with the national and local legal requirements shall be checked on the basis of the corresponding official environmental permit and through appropriate verification means. In specific, verification shall assure that the quality of discharged wastewater continuously complies with all requirements and limits defined in the environmental permit. GOTS Section 4.3.2.3 For a unit only performing dyeing with natural dyes and auxiliaries, a simple biological treatment system may be appropriate, whereas, for an industrial unit working with chemical dyes and auxiliaries, at least a two-stage treatment plant is requested. Units using auxiliaries that are approved because of their adequate eliminability (e.g. acc. to OECD 302B) shall in addition, have a functioning treatment of the sludge. Maintenance of ETP is especially crucial to eliminate risks such as leakage to the soil and aquifers etc. GOTS Section 4.3.2.4 While GOTS requires that all applicable national and local legal environmental requirements be followed for discharged wastewater, GOTS encourages licensees to act beyond the mandatory requirements stated in GOTS Version 7.0 and voluntarily implement global best practices for their processing units. ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) Wastewater Guidelines can be consulted when it comes to wastewater discharge.
Referenzdokumente:
4.3.2 WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zu Abwasservolumen (je Produktionseinheit)?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
4.3.1.2 Certified Entities shall have a written environmental and chemical management policy that is appropriate to the nature of their business. In addition, necessary procedures shall be in place to allow monitoring and improving relevant environmental management performances in their Facilities. 4.3.1.3 ...Depending on the processing/manufacturing stages, available data and procedures shall include: b. Data on ... water resources and their consumption per kg of textile output c. Target goals and procedures to reduce ... water consumption per kg of textile h. Documented staff training for topics such as conservation of resources such as water... 4.3.1.5 Wet processing units shall keep full records of ... water consumption as well as wastewater treatment data. GOTS Section 4.3.1.3 (b) and (c) (Implementation Manual) GOTS Monitor Water/ Energy (GOTS WE Tool) is a tool specifically developed to support GOTS certified facilities. It covers both requirements, as it determines actual performance and specific consumption values. Furthermore, the tool provides realistic, factory-specific benchmark values that can be used both as improvement targets and milestones to monitor their progress. It is free to use for GOTS certified facilities during the license validity period. Certified entities can download a copy from the GOTS website. The current Version 2.0 was released in November 2018. When collecting data on water resources and consumption, it is important to keep a record of the amount of how much fresh water and recycled water is consumed per year at the facility. Certified facilities located in water-stressed areas are required to have water management plans, including the development and implementation of water efficiency plans and/or reducing process dependence on freshwater by re-using and recycling.
Referenzdokumente:
4.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT POLICY 4.3.2 WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
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Beinhaltet der Standard Grenzwerte zu grundlegenden Abwasserparametern?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: The scheme refers to national legislation. (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: The schemes requires threshold values on basic wastewater parametersfor different production steps. (1 Punkt)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
4.3.2.1 The applicable national and local legal requirements for wastewater treatment, including limit values with regard to pH, temperature, TOC, BOD, COD, colour removal, residues of (chemical) pollutants and discharge routes, shall be fulfilled. 4.3.2.6 Wastewater discharges to the environment shall not exceed 20 g COD/kg of processed textile (output). For scouring greasy wool, an exceptional limit of 45 g COD/kg applies. 4.3.2.7 Treatment of wastewater from water retting of bast fibres shall achieve a reduction of COD (or TOC) of at least 95% for hemp fibres and 75% for all other bast fibres. 4.3.2.8 Where legal limits for pH and temperature are not defined for wastewater discharges to surface waters, the discharge shall have a pH between 6 and 9 (unless the pH of the receiving water is outside this range) and a temperature of less than 35 °C (unless the temperature of the receiving water is above this value).
Referenzdokumente:
4.3.2 WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
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Beinhaltet der Standard Grenzwerte zu erweiterten Abwasserparametern?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
GOTS Section 4.3.2.4, Implementation Manual “Wastewater analyses shall be performed and documented periodically at normal operating capacity.” Treated wastewater shall include the following test parameters and limits: a. AOX with a limit of 5 mg/l b. Heavy Metal residues as per the following table (please refer to the Manual document for the table where different limits are listed for different heavy metals)
Referenzdokumente:
4.3.2 WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zu Abwasserqualität und Abwasseraufbereitung?
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Wassernutzung
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Materialeinsatz
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Fasern
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Enthält der Standard Kriterien für die Herstellung von Naturfasern?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: Die Fasern werden stichprobenartig auf Rückstände von Agrochemikalien untersucht UND gefährliche Pestizide, wie in den Leitlinien beschrieben, sind verboten. (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: Mindestens 51 % der Fasern sind bio oder in der Umstellung zu bio (nicht bio Naturfasern müssen auf Rückstände von Agrochemikalien untersucht werden). (2 Punkte)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
2.1.1 Approved are natural fibres that are certified 'Organic' or 'Organic in-conversion' according to any standard approved in the IFOAM Family of Standards for the relevant scope of the production (crop or animal production). This includes Regulation (EU) 2018/848, USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP), APEDA’s National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), China Organic Standard GB/T19630. 4.2.6.1. In case of organic cotton fibres, before accepting incoming fibres to the GOTS certified supply chain, pesticide residue tests and GMO testing shall be conducted. Please refer to the document Certification and Operating Parameters for GOTS Certified Gins. 5.2.7.2 The following table lists the corresponding limit values for GOTS Goods:
Referenzdokumente:
2.1 Allowed Organic Fibres 4.2.6.1 First Processing 5.2.7. LIMIT VALUES FOR RESIDUES IN GOTS GOODS
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Enthält der Standard spezifische Kriterien für verschiedene Arten von synthetischen Fasern (einschließlich künstlicher Zellulosefasern)?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: Nicht anwendbar (für Systeme, die weniger als 10% synthetische Fasern enthalten) (0 Punkte)
- Advanced: Der Standard formuliert spezifische Kriterien für die nachhaltige Produktion von Kunstfasern ODER behandelt die nachhaltige Beschaffung von Kunstfasern. (1 Punkt)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
3.2.3 Table – Allowed and Prohibited Additional Fibres: - 4. Lyocell or protein-based regenerated fibres derived from nonGMO sources and certified organic raw materials or pre- or post-consumer waste or from raw materials certified according to a programme that verifies compliance with sustainable forestry management principles - 5. PLA (polylactic acid) fibre produced from non-GMO bio-mass sources Recycled synthetic (polymer) fibres: 1. Derived from pre- or post-consumer waste: only polyester, polyamide, polypropylene, elastomultiester (elasterell-p) and polyurethane (elastane) 5.2.8 LIMIT VALUES FOR RESIDUES IN ADDITIONAL FIBRES AND ACCESSORIES Additional fibres and Accessories ... used to produce GOTS Goods shall comply with the residue limit values for the corresponding parameters. 5.2.8.1 Table - Limit Values for Chemical Residues in Additional Fibres and Accessories
Referenzdokumente:
3.2 Additional Fibre Materials 3.2.3 Table – Allowed and Prohibited Additional Fibres 5.2.8 LIMIT VALUES FOR RESIDUES IN ADDITIONAL FIBRES AND ACCESSORIES 5.2.8.1 Table - Limit Values for Chemical Residues in Additional Fibres and Accessories
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur Verwendung von recycelten Materialien?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: Verwendung von recyceltem Material in der Verpackung (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: Verwendung von recyceltem Material im Produkt (2 Punkte)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
2.6.2 B2C TRADE OF GOTS GOODS (RETAIL) 2.6.2.2 Single use of virgin plastic hangers is prohibited in retail packaging of GOTS Goods. Recycled plastic hangers may be used. Recycled synthetic (polymer) fibres: 1. Derived from pre- or post-consumer waste: only polyester, polyamide, polypropylene, elastomultiester (elasterell-p) and polyurethane (elastane) ✔ ALLOWED Individually or in combination as a sum total up to 20% (≤20%) Regenerated fibres, virgin synthetic (polymer) fibres, other: 1. Regenerated fibres like lyocell, viscose or modal: raw materials used shall be non-GMO 2. Virgin synthetic (polymer) fibres: only polyamide, polypropylene, elastomultiester (elasterell-p) and polyurethane (elastane) 3. Stainless steel fibres and mineral fibres ✔ ALLOWED Individually or in combination as a sum total up to 10% (≤10
Referenzdokumente:
2.6 Segregation, Storage, Packaging and Transport of GOTS Goods 3.2 Additional Fibre Materials
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Enthält der Standard Anforderungen für die Verwendung von genetisch veränderten Organismen (GVO)?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: Verwendung mit angemessenen Kontrollen zur Verhinderung von Kontaminationen zulassen (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: Verwendung verbieten (2 Punkte)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
2.1.1 Approved are natural fibres that are certified 'Organic' or 'Organic in-conversion' according to any standard approved in the IFOAM Family of Standards for the relevant scope of the production (crop or animal production). This includes Regulation (EU) 2018/848, USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP), APEDA’s National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), China Organic Standard GB/T19630. 2.1.2 A recognised certifier that certifies organic fibre production shall have a valid and recognised accreditation for the standard it certifies against. Recognised accreditations are ISO 17065 accreditation, NOP accreditation and IFOAM accreditation. 4.2.2.3 Table - Prohibited and Restricted Chemicals Genetically modified organisms (GMO). Following inputs are prohibited: 1. Contain GMO 2. Contain enzymes derived from GMO 3. Are made from GMO raw materials (e.g., starch, surfactants or oils from GM plants) 4. Contain GMO based traceability markers
Referenzdokumente:
2.1 Allowed Organic Fibres 4.2.2 PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED INPUTS
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Enthält der Standard Kriterien für die Herstellung von Naturfasern?
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Fasern
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Qualität
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Qualität und Gebrauchstauglichkeit
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien für die Qualität von Textilien?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: Less than four aspects are tested textile (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: All four aspects (fastness of rubbing/ perspiration/ light/ washing) are tested (2 Punkte)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
5.2.6.1 Any final consumer product, labelled according to GOTS shall comply with the following technical quality parameters.
Referenzdokumente:
5.2.6 TECHNICAL QUALITY PARAMETERS
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien für die Qualität von Textilien?
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Qualität und Gebrauchstauglichkeit
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Energie & Klima
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Klimaschutz
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zum Energieverbrauch in der Herstellungsphase?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: Überwachung des Energieverbrauchs im Zeitverlauf (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: Verbrauchsreduzierung, Effizienzsteigerung ODER verstärkte Nutzung erneuerbarer Energien (2 Punkte)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Operators must have a written environmental policy. Depending on the processing stages performed, the policy should include: documentation of staff training in the conservation of water and energy, programme for improvement.
Referenzdokumente:
Criteria 2.4.10
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zum Energieverbrauch in der Herstellungsphase?
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Klimaschutz
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Abfall & Luftverschmutzung
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Abfallmanagement
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Enthält der Standard Anforderungen an das Abfallvolumen?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic (0 Punkte)
- Advanced: Verringerung des Abfallvolumens (1 Punkt)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
4.3.1.3 Certified Entities shall have a written environmental and chemical management policy. The environmental and chemical management policy... data and procedures shall include: e. Data on waste and discharges per kg of textile output f. Target goal and procedures to minimise waste and discharges 4.3.1.5 Wet processing units shall keep full records of ... wastewater treatment data, including the disposal of sludge. Certified Entities shall continuously measure and monitor wastewater temperature, wastewater pH, sediment quantities, and waste toxicity. There shall be provisions to recycle and/or dispose of solid waste. On-site waste burning or uncontrolled waste landfilling shall not be undertaken.
Referenzdokumente:
4.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT POLICY
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Enthält der Standard Kriterien zu giftigem Abfall?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic (0 Punkte)
- Advanced: Reduce and/or treat toxic waste (1 Punkt)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
4.3.1.5 Wet processing units shall keep full records of chemical, energy, and water consumption as well as wastewater treatment data, including the disposal of sludge. Certified Entities shall continuously measure and monitor wastewater temperature, wastewater pH, sediment quantities, and waste toxicity. There shall be provisions to recycle and/or dispose of solid waste. On-site waste burning or uncontrolled waste landfilling shall not be undertaken. 4.2.2 PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED INPUTS 4.2.2.1 The following table lists chemical Inputs that may (potentially) be used in conventional textile processing but that are explicitly banned or restricted for environmental and/or toxicological reasons in all processing stages of GOTS Goods. 4.2.2.2 Prohibition or restriction of Substance groups or individual Substances that are not explicitly listed in this Section may further result from Section 4.2.3 ‘Requirements Related to Hazards and Toxicity’ or from other GOTS criteria.
Referenzdokumente:
4.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT POLICY 4.2.2 PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED INPUTS
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Enthält der Standard Anforderungen für die Wiederverwendung oder das Recycling von Abfällen vor Ort?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
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Referenzdokumente:
4.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT POLICY
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zum Abfallmanagement in der Herstellungsphase?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Operators must have a written environmental policy. Depending on the processing stages performed, the policy should include procedures to minimise waste and discharges; procedures for monitoring waste and discharges; procedures to follow in case of waste and pollution incidents;
Referenzdokumente:
Criteria 2.4.10
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur Abfalltrennung?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
4.3.1.1 In addition to GOTS criteria, Certified Entities shall assure compliance with the applicable national and local legal environmental requirements applicable to their processing/manufacturing stages (including those referring to emissions to air, wastewater discharge, as well as disposal of waste and sludge). 4.3.2.1 The applicable national and local legal requirements for wastewater treatment, including limit values with regard to pH, temperature, TOC, BOD, COD, colour removal, residues of (chemical) pollutants and discharge routes, shall be fulfilled.
Referenzdokumente:
4.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT POLICY
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur sicheren Entsorgung von gefährlichem Abfall?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
4.3.1.1 In addition to GOTS criteria, Certified Entities shall assure compliance with the applicable national and local legal environmental requirements applicable to their processing/manufacturing stages (including those referring to emissions to air, wastewater discharge, as well as disposal of waste and sludge). 4.3.1.2... necessary procedures shall be in place to allow monitoring and improving relevant environmental management performances in their Facilities. 4.3.1.3, h. Documented staff training for topics such as ... responsible use and correct disposal of chemicals.
Referenzdokumente:
4.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT POLICY 4.2.2 PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED INPUTS
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zu unkontrollierter Abfallverbrennung am Standort?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic (0 Punkte)
- Advanced: Verbot der Abfallverbrennung (1 Punkt)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
4.3.1.3., h. Documented staff training for topics such as conservation of resources such as water, energy, proper handling, responsible use and correct disposal of chemicals. 4.3.1.5 ...On-site waste burning or uncontrolled waste landfilling shall not be undertaken.
Referenzdokumente:
4.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT POLICY
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zu unkontrollierter Deponierung von Abfällen?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic (0 Punkte)
- Advanced: Prohibit waste landfilling (1 Punkt)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
4.3.1.1 In addition to GOTS criteria, Certified Entities shall assure compliance with the applicable national and local legal environmental requirements applicable to their processing/manufacturing stages (including those referring to emissions to air, wastewater discharge, as well as disposal of waste and sludge). 4.3.1.5...On-site waste burning or uncontrolled waste landfilling shall not be undertaken.
Referenzdokumente:
4.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT POLICY
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur Behandlung oder Entsorgung von Abfall durch Dritte?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic (0 Punkte)
- Advanced: Keep records on third party contractors (1 Punkt)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
4.3.2 WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT 4.3.2.3 Wastewater from all wet processing units shall be treated in an appropriate internal or external Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) before being discharged into the environment. ETP shall be effective, operational, and maintained all the time. GOTS Sections 4.3.2.1 and 4.3.2.2. (Implementation Manual 7.0) b. If the wastewater is treated (partly) in an external plant, the wet processor has a valid delivery contract with the operator of the external treatment plant while: 1. the contract indicates the parameters and the related limits which shall be respected before discharging the wastewater to the receiving treatment plant. 2. the operator of the external plant is legally authorised for this operation and continuously complies with the national and local legal requirements and limits.
Referenzdokumente:
4.3.2 WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
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Enthält der Standard Anforderungen an das Abfallvolumen?
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Luftverschmutzung (exkl. Treibhausgase) & Immissionen
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Enthält der Standard Anforderungen zu Luftverschmutzung?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: Überwachung der Emissionen (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: End-of-Pipe-Technologie (2 Punkte)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
4.3.1.6 Monitoring of noise pollution, and air pollution shall be in accordance with local legal regulations, and periodic testing shall be carried out. 4.3.1.7 Certified Entities shall define a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Management that encompasses the identification of sources of GHG emissions, as well as monitoring, quantifying, and setting measures to reduce GHG emissions. a. Additional information to reduce GHG emissions: OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector, Table 13, p.173. b. Additional information on GHGs: https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions c. Suggested reading: https://ourworldindata.org/co2-and-other-greenhouse-gas-emissions
Referenzdokumente:
4.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT POLICY
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Für welche Produktionsphase enthält der Standard Anforderungen zu Luftverschmutzung?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic (0 Punkte)
- Advanced: Restrictions on air pollution for some of the production steps (1 Punkt)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
4.3.1.1 In addition to GOTS criteria, Certified Entities shall assure compliance with the applicable national and local legal environmental requirements applicable to their processing/manufacturing stages (including those referring to emissions to air, wastewater discharge, as well as disposal of waste and sludge). 4.3.1.6 Monitoring of noise pollution, and air pollution shall be in accordance with local legal regulations, and periodic testing shall be carried out. 4.3.1.7 Certified Entities shall define a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Management that encompasses the identification of sources of GHG emissions, as well as monitoring, quantifying, and setting measures to reduce GHG emissions. 4.3.1.8 Certified Entities shall initially collect information on sources of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions of their own operations and identify means for reduction for each source. 4.3.1.9 As a long-term plan, Certified Entities should include product-related emissions and supply chain-related emissions in their Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Management. GOTS Section 4.3.1.7. (Implementation Manual 7.0): For a list of fluorinated greenhouse gases refer to Regulation (EU) No 517/2014. a. Additional information to reduce GHG emissions: OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector, Table 13, p.173. b. Additional information on GHGs: https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions c. Suggested reading: https://ourworldindata.org/co2-and-other-greenhouse-gas-emissions
Referenzdokumente:
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Enthält der Standard Anforderungen zu Luftverschmutzung?
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Abfallmanagement
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Umweltmanagement
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Umweltmanagement
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Beinhaltet der Standard ein allgemeines Kriterium zur Einhaltung aller relevanten lokalen, regionalen und nationalen Umweltgesetze und -vorschriften?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
"1.2.4 The Certified Entity shall comply with local laws and regulations to ensure the legality of its business. The Certified Entity shall follow GOTS criteria or the local legal requirements, whichever affords higher protection to people and the environment." "4.3.1.1 In addition to GOTS criteria, Certified Entities shall assure compliance with the applicable national and local legal environmental requirements applicable to their processing/manufacturing stages (including those referring to emissions to air, wastewater discharge, as well as disposal of waste and sludge). "
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Sections 1.2.4 and 4.3.1.1.
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Beinhaltet der Standard Anforderungen, die sicherstellen, dass relevante und aktuelle Genehmigungen vorliegen (z. B. Wassernutzungsrechte oder Landnutzungstitel)?
Mögliche Antworten
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja (1 Punkt)
- Nicht anwendbar (0 Punkte)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
1.2.4 The Certified Entity shall comply with local laws and regulations to ensure the legality of its business. The Certified Entity shall follow GOTS criteria or the local legal requirements, whichever affords higher protection to people and the environment. 4.3.1.3. ((Implementation Manual) 7.0) "When collecting data on water resources and consumption, it is important to keep a record of the amount of how much fresh water and recycled water is consumed per year at the facility. Certified facilities located in water-stressed areas are required to have water management plans, including the development and implementation of water efficiency plans and/or reducing process dependence on freshwater by re-using and recycling."
Referenzdokumente:
1.2 Scope and Structure 4.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT POLICY 4.3.1.3 (Implementation Manual 7.0)
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur Minderung negativer Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt vor Aufnahme der Produktion / den Arbeiten?
Mögliche Antworten
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur Bewertung der Umweltrisiken und der Auswirkungen der Produktion / Aktivitäten, bevor Geschäftstätigkeit / Anbau und Infrastruktur beträchtlich verstärkt oder ausgebaut werden?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
"4.1 Due Diligence Management Process 4.1.1 The Certified Entity shall engage into a responsible business conduct. GOTS Chemical Input Criteria, GOTS Environmental Criteria, GOTS Human Rights and Social Criteria, and GOTS Governance Criteria shall be implemented through the due diligence process. This process shall be commensurate with the risk and appropriate to a specific Certified Entity’s circumstances and context. As provided by OECD Due Diligence Guidance for responsible business conduct and OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector the following six steps framework shall be followed by the Certified Entity when conducting due diligence process: i. The Certified Entity shall embed its due diligence process into its policies and management systems, ii. The Certified Entity shall identify actual or potential adverse impacts associated with the Certified Entity’s operation, iii. The Certified Entity shall cease, prevent or mitigate adverse impacts, iv. The Certified Entity shall track implementation and results, v. The Certified Entity shall communicate how impacts are addressed; and vi. The Certified Entity shall enable remediation when appropriate." "4.3.1 Environmental Management Policy 4.3.1.1 In addition to GOTS criteria, Certified Entities shall assure compliance with the applicable national and local legal environmental requirements applicable to their processing/manufacturing stages (including those referring to emissions to air, wastewater discharge, as well as disposal of waste and sludge). 4.3.1.2 Certified Entities shall have a written environmental and chemical management policy that is appropriate to the nature of their business. In addition, necessary procedures shall be in place to allow monitoring and improving relevant environmental management performances in their Facilities. 4.3.1.3 The environmental and chemical management policies shall be shared with all employees. Depending on the processing/manufacturing stages, available data and procedures shall include: a. Responsible person(s) for environment and chemical management related duties b. Data on energy and water resources and their consumption per kg of textile output c. Target goals and procedures to reduce energy and water consumption per kg of textile d. Target goals and procedures to increase the use of renewable sources of energy e. Data on waste and discharges per kg of textile output f. Target goal and procedures to minimise waste and discharges g. Procedures to follow in case of waste and pollution incidents h. Documented staff training for topics such as conservation of resources such as water, energy, proper handling, responsible use and correct disposal of chemicals. i. Long-term and short-term projects for improvement 4.3.1.4 Adequate inventory of GOTS-approved chemical Inputs that are used for processing GOTS Goods shall be maintained. 4.3.1.5 Wet processing units shall keep full records of chemical, energy, and water consumption as well as wastewater treatment data, including the disposal of sludge. Certified Entities shall continuously measure and monitor wastewater temperature, wastewater pH, sediment quantities, and waste toxicity. There shall be provisions to recycle and/or dispose of solid waste. On-site waste burning or uncontrolled waste landfilling shall not be undertaken. 4.3.1.6 Monitoring of noise pollution, and air pollution shall be in accordance with local legal regulations, and periodic testing shall be carried out. 4.3.1.7 Certified Entities shall define a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Management that encompasses the identification of sources of GHG emissions, as well as monitoring, quantifying, and setting measures to reduce GHG emissions. 4.3.1.8 Certified Entities shall initially collect information on sources of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions of their own operations and identify means for reduction for each source. 4.3.1.9 As a long-term plan, Certified Entities should include product-related emissions and supply chain-related emissions in their Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Management."
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Sections 4.1.1 and 4.3.1.
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Enthält der Standard Anforderungen für die Einbeziehung von Interessengruppen zur Erreichung von Umweltzielen?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
1.2.8 Certified Entities shall implement due diligence according to Section 4.1 and the relevant OECD guidance documents specified in the Manual for the Implementation of GOTS. Due diligence shall be preventative, dynamic, commensurate with risk (risk-based), informed by meaningful engagement with stakeholders, appropriate to Certified Entity’s circumstances, shall involve multiple processes and objectives, ensure ongoing communication, can involve risk-based prioritisation and shall not cause a shift of responsibilities.
Referenzdokumente:
1.2 Scope and Structure
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Beinhaltet der Standard ein allgemeines Kriterium zur Einhaltung aller relevanten lokalen, regionalen und nationalen Umweltgesetze und -vorschriften?
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Umweltmanagement
Sozialverträglichkeit 74%
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Vereinigungsfreiheit
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Kollektivverhandlungen
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Arbeitsverträge
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Arbeitnehmendenvertretungen bei gesetzlich eingeschränkter Vereinigungsfreiheit
Ab März 2025 wird das geforderte Anspruchsniveau für dieses Mindestkriterium von "basic" auf "advanced" erhöht.
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Verbot der Zwangsarbeit
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Verbot der Schuldknechtschaft
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Verbot der Einbehaltung persönlicher Dokumente (z.B. Pass)
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Bewegungsfreiheit
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Mindestalter/ ILO 138
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Verifizierung des Alters
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Verbot der schlimmsten Formen von Kinderarbeit/ILO 182
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Gleiche Entlohnung/ILO 100
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Mutterschutz
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Nichtdiskriminierung
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Rechtmäßigkeit des Unternehmens
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Zahlung des gesetzlichen Mindestlohns
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Geregelte Arbeitszeiten
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Rechte und Leistungen für Subunternehmer
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Verbot der Belästigung und Misshandlung
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Bedingungen am Arbeitsplatz
Ab März 2025 wird das geforderte Anspruchsniveau für dieses Mindestkriterium von "basic" auf "advanced" erhöht.
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Zugang zu Trinkwasser
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Verbesserte Sanitäreinrichtungen
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Gebäudesicherheit
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Vorbereitung auf Brandfälle
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Notfall- und Evakuierungssicherheit
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Gesundheit und Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz/ ILO 155
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Unternehmerische Verantwortung
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Verlangt der Standard Maßnahmen, die auf die Schaffung gleicher wirtschaftlicher Chancen für Frauen und Männer abzielen?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0: "4.4.5.3 The Certified Entity shall protect pregnant women, mothers and their children, including their health and safety. 4.4.5.4 The Certified Entity shall prevent dismissals and career setbacks due to pregnancy or maternity leave. 4.4.5.5 Women Workers shall be protected against threats of dismissal or any other employment decision that negatively affects their employment status to prevent them from getting married or becoming pregnant. 4.4.5.6 Workers with family responsibilities shall be protected against discrimination with respect to engagement in employment or dismissal therefrom." The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.5, pp. 49-51: "“Gender Equality” Guidance: The Certified Entity shall embed gender equality into its Policy on Responsible Business Conduct and into its management systems. The Certified Entity's gender equality policy should be explicit about what Certified Entity expects from its employees and management, key suppliers, clients, and other business associates. It should seek to prevent adverse impacts, monitor operational practices, learn from experience, and improve continuously. The Certified Entity shall generally conform to the provisions of international law and of the relevant ILO conventions and/or national/local laws, whichever affords greater protection. To comply with these criteria, Certified Entity shall— Respect the human rights to work; to free choice of profession and employment; and to the same employment opportunities including the application of the same criteria for selection (1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 1249 UNTS 13 (1981), Art. 11(1)(a)-(c)). Respect the rights to promotion, to job security and to all benefits and conditions of service for men and women workers including receiving vocational training and retraining (1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 1249 UNTS 13 (1981), Art. 11(1)(c)). Respect the right to, and abide by the principle of, equal remuneration including benefits for men and women workers for work of equal value. I.e. rates of remuneration established without discrimination based on sex; but rather based on objective appraisal of, and equality in treatment in the evaluation of, jobs on the basis of the work to be performed and the quality of work. (Per 1966 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 993 UNTS 3 (1976), Art. 7(a)(i); 1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 1249 UNTS 13 (1981), Art. 11(1)(d); C100 - Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100), Arts. 1-3.) To comply with the gender equality criteria, the Certified Entity shall also conform to the following provisions of international law instruments; and/or to further elaboration in national/local laws, whichever of these sources affords greater protection: Maternity leave and duration: a woman shall be entitled to a period of maternity leave of not less than 14 weeks. Which may commence before childbirth as a prenatal portion of maternity leave; and of which generally at least 6 weeks must take place after childbirth as a postnatal portion of maternity leave. On the production of a medical certificate, additional leave shall be provided before or after the maternity leave period in the case of illness, complications or risk of complications arising out of pregnancy or childbirth. The nature and the maximum duration of such leave may be specified in accordance with national law and practice. (1966 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 993 UNTS 3 (1976), Art. 10(2); 1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 1249 UNTS 13 (1981), Art. 11(2)(b); C183 - Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183), Art. 4 paras. 1, 4-5, Art. 5.) Maternity leave benefits: These periods of maternity leave or maternity-related leave shall be fully-paid leave; or leave with cash benefits; or leave with adequate social security benefits or benefits out of social assistance funds or through compulsory social insurance or public funds. Whichever is available and highest, in accordance with national laws and regulations, or in any other manner consistent with a national practice. In any event if fully-paid leave and leave with social security benefits are not available, then cash benefits must be provided and in any event such cash benefits shall be at a level that ensures that the woman can maintain herself and her child in proper conditions of health and with a suitable standard of living. (1966 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 993 UNTS 3 (1976), Art. 10(2); 1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 1249 UNTS 13 (1981), Art. 11(2)(b); C183 - Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183), Art. 6.) Employment protection: An employer may not terminate the employment of a woman except on grounds unrelated to any pregnancy, maternity leave, birth of a child and its consequences including nursing. The burden of proving that the reasons for dismissal are unrelated shall rest on the employer. A woman is guaranteed the right to return to the same position or an equivalent position paid at the same rate at the end of her maternity leave (1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 1249 UNTS 13 (1981), Art. 11(2)(a)-(b); C183 - Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183), Art. 8 paras. 1-2). Health protection at the workplace: An employer must ensure that pregnant or breastfeeding women who are working are not obliged to perform work prejudicial to the health and safety of the mother or the child, or where an assessment has established a significant risk to the mother's health and safety or that of her child (1966 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 993 UNTS 3 (1976), Art. 7(b); 1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 1249 UNTS 13 (1981), Art. 11(1)(f), (2)(d); C183 - Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183), Art. 3). Breastfeeding arrangements at work: Women are entitled to one or more daily breaks or a reduction of daily work hours for breastfeeding. Breaks or reductions of work hours shall be counted as working time and remunerated accordingly. The length and number of breaks are to be determined by national law or practice (C183 - Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183), Art. 10.) Family responsibilities shall not, as such, constitute a valid reason for termination of employment, and marital status shall not, as such, give rise to discrimination in dismissals (1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 1249 UNTS 13 (1981), Art. 11(2)(a), (c); C156 - Workers with Family Responsibilities Convention, 1981 (No. 156), Art. 8). References: a) C111 - Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111) b) C100 - Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100) c) C183 - Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183). d) C156 - Workers with Family Responsibilities Convention, 1981 (No. 156) e) 1966 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 993 UNTS 3 (1976), Art. 10(2). f) 1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 1249 UNTS 13 (1981), Art. 11. g) UN OHCHR, Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations "Protect, Respect and Remedy" Framework (2011), pp. 1, 14. h) OECD, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (2011), pp. 32, 35, 39."
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Section 4.4.5. The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.5, pp. 49-51.
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Enthält der Standard Kriterien zur Bewertung der Auswirkungen der Geschäftstätigkeit auf die Menschenrechte?
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- Basic: Menschenrechtliche Sorgfaltspflicht ODER soziale Sorgfaltspflicht (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: Menschenrechtliche Sorgfaltspflicht UND soziale Sorgfaltspflicht (2 Punkte)
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Verlangt der Standard Maßnahmen, die auf die Schaffung gleicher wirtschaftlicher Chancen für Frauen und Männer abzielen?
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Arbeiterrechte
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ILO Kernarbeitsnormen
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien für die Vereinigungsfreiheit und das Organisationsrecht gemäß ILO 87?
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Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected
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Criteria 3.3
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien für das Recht auf Kollektivverhandlungen gemäß ILO 98?
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Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected
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Criteria 3.3
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Verbietet der Standard Zwangsarbeit gemäß ILO 29 und 105?
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Employment is freely chosen
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Criteria 3.2
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien für das Verbot von Kinderarbeit gemäß ILO 138?
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Children and young persons under 18 must not be employed at night or in hazardous conditions.
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Criteria 3.5
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur Prävention der schlimmsten Formen von Kinderarbeit gemäß ILO 182?
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Child labour must not be used
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Criteria 3.5
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur Zahlung gleicher Löhne gemäß ILO-Konvention 100?
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Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0: "4.4.5.1 The Certified Entity shall endeavour to achieve gender equality through equal, fair, and transparent recruitment, promotion, and reward procedures and practices. 4.4.5.2 Equal opportunities shall be provided to all individuals, regardless of their gender, gender identity and sexual orientation, for all aspects of training and professional and personal development." "4.4.4.1 Discrimination in recruitment and employment practices is prohibited. Decisions about hiring, remuneration, benefits, training opportunities, work assignments, conditions of work, advancement, discipline, and termination or retirement by the Certified Entity shall be based solely on the ability to perform the job rather than based on personal characteristics or beliefs, such as race, national extraction, social background, religion, age, disability, marital status, parental status, association or trade union membership, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or political opinion." The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.1.3, p.44: "Gender Equality: C111 - Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111) C100 - Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100) C156 - Workers with Family Responsibilities Convention, 1981 (No. 156) C183 - Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183)"
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Sections 4.4.5.1, 4.4.5.2 and 4.4.4.1.
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien für die Nichtdiskriminierung am Arbeitsplatz gemäß ILO Konvention 111?
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No discrimination is practised
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Criteria 3.8
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zu Gesundheit und Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz gemäß ILO 155?
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- Basic: Teilweile erfüllt nach ILO 155 (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: Vollständig erfüllt nach ILO 155 (2 Punkte)
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Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0: "4.4.7 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) 4.4.7.1 The Certified Entity shall ensure safe and hygienic working conditions. To ensure safe and hygienic working conditions, the Certified Entity shall put in place an OHS system to detect, assess, avoid and respond to potential threats to the health and safety of Workers." The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.7.1: " GOTS Section 4.4.7.1 “The Certified Entity shall ensure safe and hygienic working conditions …” Guidance: The Certified Entity shall take appropriate account of the international best practices and recommendations, when developing the policies regarding Occupational Health and Safety, including but not limited to those set by ILO. The Certified Entity shall to the extent possible follow the ILO Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Textiles, Clothing, Leather and Footwear Industries. The Certified Entity, if applicable, shall maintain documentary proof concerning the compliance with the domestic legal requirements for the levels of ventilation, lighting, temperature, noise, exposure to dust and cleanness. The Certified Entity shall also maintain all legally required certificates concerning the building safety and maintenance of electrical installations. Besides, the Certified Entity shall take appropriate account of the relevant international conventions and recommendations. References: a) C155 – Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155), Articles 16-20 b) R164 - Occupational Safety and Health Recommendation, 1981 (No. 164), Section 4 c) C170 - Chemicals Convention, 1990 (No. 170), Articles 10-16 d) R097 - Protection of Workers' Health Recommendation, 1953 (No. 97) e) ILO Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (ILO-OHS-2001)."
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Section 4.4.7. The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.7.1, p. 48.
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien für die Vereinigungsfreiheit und das Organisationsrecht gemäß ILO 87?
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Arbeitnehmerrechte
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Sonstige Arbeitnehmerrechte
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien für die Bildung von Arbeitnehmendenvertretungen, wenn die Vereinigungsfreiheit gesetzlich eingeschränkt ist?
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- Basic: Erlaubt (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: Gefördert (2 Punkte)
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"4.4.6.10 Where the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining is restricted under national law, the appropriate channels to ensure a reasonable and independent exercise of such rights must be designed by the Certified Entity. The Certified Entity does not hinder the development of the independent and free association and bargaining. Certified Entity allows their Workers to freely elect representatives with whom the Certified Entity can enter into a dialogue about related issues."
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Section 4.4.6.10.
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zu den Beschwerdemechanismen für Arbeitnehmer?
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Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0: "4.1.1 The Certified Entity shall engage into a responsible business conduct. GOTS Chemical Input Criteria, GOTS Environmental Criteria, GOTS Human Rights and Social Criteria, and GOTS Governance Criteria shall be implemented through the due diligence process. This process shall be commensurate with the risk and appropriate to a specific Certified Entity’s circumstances and context. As provided by OECD Due Diligence Guidance for responsible business conduct and OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector the following six steps framework shall be followed by the Certified Entity when conducting due diligence process: i. The Certified Entity shall embed its due diligence process into its policies and management systems, ii. The Certified Entity shall identify actual or potential adverse impacts associated with the Certified Entity’s operation, iii. The Certified Entity shall cease, prevent or mitigate adverse impacts, iv. The Certified Entity shall track implementation and results, v. The Certified Entity shall communicate how impacts are addressed; and vi. The Certified Entity shall enable remediation when appropriate." The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0: "GOTS Section 4.1.1 (vi) “The Certified Entity shall enable remediation when appropriate” Guidance: 1) Establish processes to enable remediation in the Certified Entity's own operations (e.g. Operational level grievance mechanisms) • The Certified Entity has established a process to enable remediation in relation to human rights impacts. • The Certified Entity is encouraged to establish processes to enable remediation for adverse impacts other than human rights impacts (e.g. labour or environmental impacts). • Where a grievance mechanism is established, it is based on the core criteria: a) Legitimacy; b) Accessibility; c) Predictability; d) Equitability; e) Transparency; f) Being dialogue-based. • Where a grievance mechanism is established, it does not preclude access to judicial recourse (e.g. through legal waivers) for victims of gross human rights violations, and the enterprise does not interfere with civil or criminal investigations or human rights examinations. • GOTS encourages Certified Entities: - to consult existing guidance on establishing operational-level grievance mechanisms. - to publish complaints. 2) Commit to hearing and addressing complaints raised through legitimate processes (a non-operational level mechanism) • The Certified Entity engages in legitimate processes that enable it to hear material and substantiated complaints against it that it has caused or contributed to harm in its supply chain. • Where a grievance mechanism is established, it is based on the core criteria: a) Legitimacy; b) Accessibility; c) Predictability; d) Equitability; e) Transparency; f) Being dialogue-based. • Where a grievance mechanism is established, it does not preclude access to judicial recourse (e.g. through legal waivers) for victims of gross human rights violations, and the enterprise does not interfere with civil or criminal investigations or human rights examinations. • GOTS encourages Certified Entities: a) to consult existing guidance on establishing operational-level grievance mechanisms. b) to publish complaints. 3) The Certified Entity provides for or contributes to remedy in cases where it has caused or contributed to adverse impacts. • Remedy seeks to restore the affected person(s) to the situation they would be in had the harm not occurred. • Remedy meets national laws and international guidelines, and where standards are not available, the remedy is consistent with previous cases. • The Certified Entity engages with affected stakeholders in the determination of the remedy. • The Certified Entity assesses the level of satisfaction with the process and the outcome of those who raised the complaints. References: a) OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct b) OECD (2017), OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector"
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Section 4.1.1 (vi) The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.1.1 (vi)
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Enthält der Standard Anforderungen an die Einführung von Strategien oder Verfahren zur Einhaltung grundlegender Arbeitnehmerrechte am Arbeitsplatz?
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Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0: "4.1.1 The Certified Entity shall engage into a responsible business conduct. GOTS Chemical Input Criteria, GOTS Environmental Criteria, GOTS Human Rights and Social Criteria, and GOTS Governance Criteria shall be implemented through the due diligence process. This process shall be commensurate with the risk and appropriate to a specific Certified Entity’s circumstances and context. As provided by OECD Due Diligence Guidance for responsible business conduct and OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector the following six steps framework shall be followed by the Certified Entity when conducting due diligence process: i. The Certified Entity shall embed its due diligence process into its policies and management systems, ii. The Certified Entity shall identify actual or potential adverse impacts associated with the Certified Entity’s operation, iii. The Certified Entity shall cease, prevent or mitigate adverse impacts, iv. The Certified Entity shall track implementation and results, v. The Certified Entity shall communicate how impacts are addressed; and vi. The Certified Entity shall enable remediation when appropriate. [...] 4.4.1.3 The Certified Entity shall respect human rights. The Certified Entity shall avoid causing, contributing, soliciting, encouraging or supporting human rights abuse through their activities. Further, the Certified Entity shall address any adverse human rights impacts or risks thereof for which they are responsible or with which they are involved. 4.4.1.4 This includes that the Certified Entity shall respect the human rights of individuals belonging to specific groups or populations at risk of particular vulnerability and in relation to whom there is particularised protection, including indigenous peoples; women; national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities; children; persons with disabilities; and Migrant Workers and their families." The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0: "GOTS Section 4.1.1 (i) “The Certified Entity shall embed its due diligence process into its policies and management systems” Guidance: Certified Entity’s Policy on Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) shall: a) Be based on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and relevant international human rights standards, listed under GOTS Section 4.4.1. b) Include commitments regarding Certified Entity’s own activities and articulate Certified Entity’s expectations of its business partners – including suppliers, licensees and intermediaries – across the full length of its supply chain. c) Include a commitment to incorporate due diligence into the decision-making process at an organizational level. d) Cover GOTS Chemical Input Criteria, GOTS Environmental Criteria, GOTS Human Rights and Social Criteria, and GOTS Governance Criteria and issues identified as sector risks in the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector. e) Include commitments to conduct due diligence on the Certified Entity’s most significant risks in its own operations and in its supply chain. f) Include a commitment to responsible sourcing practices, meaning that the Certified Entity commits to preventing its contribution to harmful impacts through its sourcing practices. g) Stipulate the Certified Entity’s expectations regarding the use of subcontractors by direct suppliers, when relevant, including a definition of “subcontract” and distinctions in subcontracted work if they exist. h) Put forth the Certified Entity’s expectations regarding the outsourcing to homeworkers and the use of handwork, where relevant to the Certified Entity’s business models. i) Include a commitment to meaningful engagement with affected stakeholders through the course of due diligence. j) Include a commitment to hear and address all complaints against the Certified Entity regarding its own operations regardless of how they are raised. k) Include a commitment to hear and address measured and substantiated complaints that the Certified Entity has caused or contributed to harm in its supply chain raised through legitimate processes. l) Should be approved at the most senior level of the Certified Entity. Nature of the policy: • The Certified Entity’s RBC policy may consist of one single policy or several stand-alone policies or be integrated into wider governance documents such as the code of conduct or principles of business ethics. • The Certified Entity’s RBC policy may also build on existing policies and commitments. Adopting and updating the policy: • The Certified Entity’s RBC policy should be developed with and informed by relevant internal and external expertise and approved at the most senior level of the company. • The Certified Entity’s RBC policy should not be a static document. It should be updated through an iterative process that builds on increasing knowledge about risks of harm in the enterprise’s supply chain and on input from internal and external stakeholders. Communicating the policy: • RBC policy should be made publicly available and communicated to all employees, suppliers, business partners, and other relevant parties. References: a) OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct b) OECD (2017), OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector" "GOTS Section 4.4.1.3 “The Certified Entity shall respect human rights. The Certified Entity shall avoid causing, contributing, soliciting, encouraging or supporting human rights abuse through their activities. Further, the Certified Entity shall address any adverse human rights impacts or risks thereof for which they are responsible or with which they are involved “ Interpretation: In all cases, irrespective of the country, specific context and/or nature of Certified Entities' operations, Certified Entities undertake to respect human rights and must respect human rights. Particularly as set out and applied within the GOTS Human Rights and Social Criteria; but Certified Entities must also be aware of and keep in mind the international instruments listed below in order to avoid abusing human rights. This includes the overarching, internationally recognised human rights expressed in the International Bill of Human Rights. The International Bill of Human Rights consists of: a) the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, b) the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and c) the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and its two Optional Protocols. -------- The Certified Entity shall uphold the United Nations’ Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. References: a) UN General Assembly, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 10 December 1948 b) UN General Assembly, International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 16 December 1966 c) UN General Assembly, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 16 December 1966 d) UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations "Protect, Respect and Remedy" Framework (2011), including particularly pp. 13-26, see also et seq. -------- The Certified Entity shall follow relevant OECD guidance, including the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector. References: a) OECD (2011), OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, OECD Publishing, , see particularly pp. 13 et seq. b) OECD(2018), OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector, OECD Publishing, Paris -------- The Certified Entity shall respect and comply with the fundamental labour rights formulated by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and recognised as international minimum standards, as set out in the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. To ensure proper implementation of GOTS Human Rights and Social Criteria, the corresponding relevant ILO Conventions and Recommendations shall be observed. References: Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Forced Labour: C029 - Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No. 29) C105 - Abolition of Forced Labour Convention, 1957 (No. 105) Child labour: C090 - Night Work of Young Persons (Industry) Convention (Revised), 1948 (No. 90) C138 - Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138) C182 - Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999 (No. 182) R190 - Worst Forms of Child Labour Recommendation, 1999 (No. 190) Discrimination and Harassment: C100 - Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100) C111 - Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111) C190 - Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190) Gender Equality: C111 - Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111) C100 - Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100) C156 - Workers with Family Responsibilities Convention, 1981 (No. 156) C183 - Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183) Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected: C087 - Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87) C098 - Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949 (No. 98) C135 - Workers' Representatives Convention, 1971 (No. 135) C154 - Collective Bargaining Convention, 1981 (No. 154) Occupational Health and Safety (OHS): C155 - Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155) R164 – Occupational Safety and Health Recommendation, 1981 (No. 164) C170 – Chemicals Convention, 1990 (No. 170); R097 – Protection of Workers’ Health Recommendation, 1953 (No. 97) Remuneration and Assessment of Living Wage Gap: C095 - Protection of Wages Convention, 1949 (No. 95) C131 - Minimum Wage Fixing Convention, 1970 (No. 131) R085 – Protection of Wages Recommendation, 1949 (No. 85) Working time: C001 - Hours of Work (Industry) Convention, 1919 (No. 1) C014 - Weekly Rest (Industry) Convention, 1921 (No. 14) C030 - Hours of Work (Commerce and Offices) Convention, 1930 (No. 30) C106 - Weekly Rest (Commerce and Offices) Convention, 1957 (No. 106) No precarious employment is provided: C158 - Termination of Employment Convention, 1982 (No. 158) C175 - Part-Time Work Convention, 1994 (No. 175) C177 - Home Work Convention, 1996 (No. 177) C181 - Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997 (No. 181) Migrant Workers: C097 - Migration for Employment Convention (Revised), 1949 (No. 97) C143 - Migrant Workers (Supplementary Provisions) Convention, 1975 (No. 143) The conventions and recommendations mentioned above are published on the official ILO website. -------- Addressing adverse human rights impacts or risk thereof requires taking adequate measures for their prevention, mitigation and, where appropriate, remediation. Certified Entities must address such adverse human rights impacts or risks thereof, even if they have not contributed to them, to the extent that the impacts or risks are directly linked to their operations, products or services by their business relationships. GOTS Section 4.4.1.4 “ … the Certified Entity shall respect the human rights of individuals belonging to specific groups or populations at risk of particular vulnerability and in relation to whom there is particularised protection, including indigenous peoples; women; national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities; children; persons with disabilities; and migrant workers and their families “ Interpretation: In this connection, international instruments have elaborated further on the rights of indigenous peoples; women; national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities; children; persons with disabilities; and migrant workers and their families. References: Indigenous peoples: UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, 2007 1989 ILO Convention No. 169 concerning Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Independent Countries, 1650 UNTS 383 (1991). Women: UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, 1979 National or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities: UN Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities, 1992 Children: Convention on the Rights of the Child,1989 Persons with disabilities: Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 2007 Migrant workers and their families: International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, 1990"
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Sections 4.1.1 (i), 4.14, 4.4.1.3, and 4.4.14. The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.1.1 (i) pp. 16-17, 4.4.1.3, and 4.4.14., pp.42-45.
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Enthält der Standard Anforderungen zur Information der Arbeitnehmer*innen über ihre Arbeitsrechte?
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"4.1.6 The Certified Entity shall assign oversight and responsibility for due diligence to relevant senior management and assign board-level responsibilities for implementing the Policy on Responsible Business Conduct. The Certified Entity shall regularly provide the responsible person(s) with training on all relevant topics including those related to human and labour rights." "4.4.13.2 The Certified Entity shall inform its Workers about the contents of their employment contract, GOTS Human Rights and Social Criteria and any other related information provided by GOTS in the applicable local language(s)."
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Sections 4.1.6 and 4.4.13.2.
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien für die Bildung von Arbeitnehmendenvertretungen, wenn die Vereinigungsfreiheit gesetzlich eingeschränkt ist?
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Kinderarbeit
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Fordert der Standard die Verifizierung und die Dokumentierung des Alters von (jungen) Arbeitnehmern?
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Auszug aus dem Standard:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0: "4.4.13.3 The Certified Entity shall maintain records of the name, age, working hours and the wages paid for each Worker." The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.3.3, pp.47-48: "GOTS Section 4.4.3.3 “The Certified Entity shall not employ a Young Worker …..“ Interpretation and Guidance: A "Young Worker" is someone older than minimum age, but younger than 18 years of age. For the purposes of Subsection 3.3.3, employment in conditions that are hazardous to physical and mental health and development corresponds with work which, by its nature or the circumstances in which it is carried out, is likely to harm the health, safety or morals of children as set out in C182 - Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999 (No. 182), Articles 3(d), 4; and as elaborated in R190 - Worst Forms of Child Labour Recommendation, 1999 (No. 190), Paragraphs 3-4. This can include but is not limited to— a) work which exposes children to physical, psychological or sexual abuse; b) work underground, under water, at dangerous heights or in confined spaces; c) work with dangerous machinery, equipment and tools, or which involves the manual handling or transport of heavy loads; d) work in an unhealthy environment which may, for example, expose children to hazardous substances, agents or processes, or to temperatures, noise levels, or vibrations damaging to their health; e) work under particularly difficult conditions such as work for long hours or during the night or work where the child is unreasonably confined to the premises of the employer. This also includes work determined as such by any national laws or regulations or by the competent authority, after consultation with the organizations of employers and workers concerned, whichever as between the ILO standards and national laws affords greater protection. Age verification, for purposes of minimum age and young workers: The Certified Entities shall verify the age of their employees, preferably before employment, and should consider the following age verification techniques: a) Medical examinations and documents; b) Written affidavits and documents, especially those which are corroborating/corroborated; c) Birth certificates, where available; d) End of compulsory schooling certificate for applicants and employees who are above minimum age; e) School enrolment certificate for applicants and employees in light work; f) Culturally sensitive interviews with applicants and employees who appear to be too young. In assessing the foregoing, the Certified Entity shall keep in mind the degree of reliability of the source(s), including the possibility of falsified documents. Interpretation and Guidance: In certifying and auditing, regard shall be had not only to formal employment contracts and relationships; but also to any informal employment modalities or circumstances similar to employment which may have the effect of or may be conducive to avoiding or defeating the purpose of the child labour criteria. Particularly where the respective rights and obligations of the parties concerned are not clear, or where there has been an attempt to disguise the employment relationship. References: a) C138 - Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138). b) Ratifications of C138 - Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138). c) C182 - Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999 (No. 182). d) R190 - Worst Forms of Child Labour Recommendation, 1999 (No. 190). e) 1966 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 993 UNTS 3 (1976), Arts. 10(3), 13(2). f) 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1577 UNTS 3 (1990), Arts. 28(1) et seq., 32."
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Section 4.4.3 and 4.4.13.3. The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.3.3, pp.47-48.
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Fordert der Standard die Unterstützung von ehemaligen Kinderarbeitern?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
"4.4.3.2 If a child below minimum age appears to be employed in the Certified Entity, the Certified Entity shall take all appropriate measures to remove the child from the workplace and to ensure that this child gets appropriate remedy, including actively supporting access to education."
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Section 4.4.3.2.
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien für den besonderen Umgang mit jungen Arbeitnehmern?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0: "4.4.3.3 The Certified Entity shall not employ a Young Worker at night or in conditions that are hazardous to their physical and mental health and development. 4.4.3.4 A Young Worker cannot work for more than 8 hours in a day or the applicable domestic legal limit, whichever is lower. Overtime is prohibited, and a minimum consecutive period of 12 hours’ rest, as well as customary weekly rest days, shall be provided. 4.4.3.5 A Young Worker shall be employed in a manner that allows access to continued education or additional educational opportunities, such as vocational or technical training." The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.3.3, p. 47-48: "GOTS Section 4.4.3.3 “The Certified Entity shall not employ a Young Worker …..“ Interpretation and Guidance: A "Young Worker" is someone older than minimum age, but younger than 18 years of age. For the purposes of Subsection 3.3.3, employment in conditions that are hazardous to physical and mental health and development corresponds with work which, by its nature or the circumstances in which it is carried out, is likely to harm the health, safety or morals of children as set out in C182 - Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999 (No. 182), Articles 3(d), 4; and as elaborated in R190 - Worst Forms of Child Labour Recommendation, 1999 (No. 190), Paragraphs 3-4. This can include but is not limited to— a) work which exposes children to physical, psychological or sexual abuse; b) work underground, under water, at dangerous heights or in confined spaces; c) work with dangerous machinery, equipment and tools, or which involves the manual handling or transport of heavy loads; d) work in an unhealthy environment which may, for example, expose children to hazardous substances, agents or processes, or to temperatures, noise levels, or vibrations damaging to their health; e) work under particularly difficult conditions such as work for long hours or during the night or work where the child is unreasonably confined to the premises of the employer. This also includes work determined as such by any national laws or regulations or by the competent authority, after consultation with the organizations of employers and workers concerned, whichever as between the ILO standards and national laws affords greater protection. Age verification, for purposes of minimum age and young workers: The Certified Entities shall verify the age of their employees, preferably before employment, and should consider the following age verification techniques: a) Medical examinations and documents; b) Written affidavits and documents, especially those which are corroborating/corroborated; c) Birth certificates, where available; d) End of compulsory schooling certificate for applicants and employees who are above minimum age; e) School enrolment certificate for applicants and employees in light work; f) Culturally sensitive interviews with applicants and employees who appear to be too young. In assessing the foregoing, the Certified Entity shall keep in mind the degree of reliability of the source(s), including the possibility of falsified documents. Interpretation and Guidance: In certifying and auditing, regard shall be had not only to formal employment contracts and relationships; but also to any informal employment modalities or circumstances similar to employment which may have the effect of or may be conducive to avoiding or defeating the purpose of the child labour criteria. Particularly where the respective rights and obligations of the parties concerned are not clear, or where there has been an attempt to disguise the employment relationship. References: a) C138 - Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138). b) Ratifications of C138 - Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138). c) C182 - Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999 (No. 182). d) R190 - Worst Forms of Child Labour Recommendation, 1999 (No. 190). e) 1966 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 993 UNTS 3 (1976), Arts. 10(3), 13(2). f) 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1577 UNTS 3 (1990), Arts. 28(1) et seq., 32."
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Sections 4.4.3.3. and 4.4.3.4. The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.3.3, p. 47-48.
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Fordert der Standard die Verifizierung und die Dokumentierung des Alters von (jungen) Arbeitnehmern?
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Löhne und Zuschüsse
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Fordert der Standard die Zahlung von Löhnen, die für die grundlegenden Bedürfnisse des Arbeitnehmers und dessen Familie ausreichen (existenzsichernde Löhne)?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Living wages
Referenzdokumente:
Criteria 3.6
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Fordert der Standard die Zahlung von gesetzlichen Mindestlöhnen und Sozialleistungen?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0: "4.4.8.1 All Workers shall be provided with written and understandable information about their employment conditions compliant with national legal requirements and including remuneration, wages and social benefits legally granted before they enter employment. 4.4.8.2 Wages and benefits paid for regular working hours meet, at a minimum, national legal standards or industry benchmark standards, whichever is higher. In any event, wages should always be enough to meet basic needs and provide some discretionary income. 4.4.8.3 For specified work paid at ‘piece rate’ (regardless of whether it is undertaken at the employer's Facility or at home), the rate of remuneration shall be comparable to that received by a Worker doing similar work on an hourly basis in the Facility of the Certified Entity. If there is no such Worker, then the remuneration in another Facility in the same field of activity and region concerned can be used as a benchmark by the Certified Entity. Additionally, in any case, the wage of such piece rate Workers must not be less than national legal standards or negotiated wage or industry benchmark standards, whichever is higher."
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Sections 4.4.8.1 - 4.4.8.3.
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Verlangt der Standard die Gewährung von Sozialleistungen?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Obligations to employees under labour or social security laws and regulations arising from the regular employment relationship mustnot be avoided through the use of labour-only contracting, sub- contracting, or home-working arrangements
Referenzdokumente:
Criteria 3.9
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Fordert der Standard die Vergütung von Überstunden?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: Ja (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: Ja, und Überstunden werden mit einem Satz von mindestens 125 % des regulären Einkommens vergütet (2 Punkte)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
"4.4.9.3 Overtime shall be voluntary, shall not exceed 12 hours per week, shall not be demanded on a regular basis and shall not represent a significantly higher likelihood of occupational hazards. "
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Section 4.4.9.3.
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Fordert der Standard bezahlten Urlaub?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: One out of three (casual / sick / annual leave) (0 Punkte)
- Advanced: Zwei der drei folgenden Elemente: Gelegenheitsurlaub, Krankheit oder Jahresurlaub (1 Punkt)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
"Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0: "4.4.9 Working Time 4.4.9.1 Working hours shall comply with national laws, collective bargaining agreements and benchmark industry standards, whichever affords greater protection for the Workers. In any event and at a minimum, the working hours at the Certified Entity shall comply with ILO international framework including the general principles in this sub-section. 4.4.9.2 Workers shall not be required to work in excess of 8 hours a day or 48 hours per week on a regular basis (excluding overtime), shall have the right to have rest breaks on every working day and shall be provided with at least 24 consecutive hours of rest within every 7-day period on average. " The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.9, p. 55: "The principles on working hours listed in sub-sections 4.4..9.2 and 4.4.9.3 are based on the ILO international framework and are the minimum standard to be respected in all cases by the Certified Entity even if national laws, collective bargaining agreements or benchmark industry standards are less protective for the workers. On the other hand, if national laws, collective bargaining agreements or benchmark industry standards are more protective for the workers than the ILO minimum standards, the Certified entity shall apply the set of rules that is most favourable for the workers in terms of working hours, periods of daily or weekly rest and overtime. [...] The weekly period of rest, shall, wherever possible, (1) be granted simultaneously to all the persons concerned in the certified entity; (2) coincide with the day of the week established as a day of rest by the traditions or customs of the country or district; (3) respect as far as possible the traditions and customs of religious minorities. [...] References: a) C001 - Hours of Work (Industry) Convention, 1919 (No. 1) b) C014 - Weekly Rest (Industry) Convention, 1921 (No. 14) c) C030 - Hours of Work (Commerce and Offices) Convention, 1930 (No. 30) d) C106 - Weekly Rest (Commerce and Offices) Convention, 1957 (No. 106) e) C175 - Part-Time Work Convention, 1994 (No. 175)""
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Sections 4.4.9.1-4.4.9.2. The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.9, pp. 55.
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien für die pünktliche und rechtzeitige Zahlung von Löhnen in einer geeigneten Form?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: Ja, einige Maßnahmen sind vorhanden (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: Ja, alle Maßnahmen sind vorhanden (2 Punkte)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0: "4.4.8.1 All Workers shall be provided with written and understandable information about their employment conditions compliant with national legal requirements and including remuneration, wages and social benefits legally granted before they enter employment. 4.4.8.2 Wages and benefits paid for regular working hours meet, at a minimum, national legal standards or industry benchmark standards, whichever is higher. In any event, wages should always be enough to meet basic needs and provide some discretionary income. 4.4.8.3 For specified work paid at ‘piece rate’ (regardless of whether it is undertaken at the employer's Facility or at home), the rate of remuneration shall be comparable to that received by a Worker doing similar work on an hourly basis in the Facility of the Certified Entity. If there is no such Worker, then the remuneration in another Facility in the same field of activity and region concerned can be used as a benchmark by the Certified Entity. Additionally, in any case, the wage of such piece rate Workers must not be less than national legal standards or negotiated wage or industry benchmark standards, whichever is higher. 4.4.8.4 Remuneration shall be paid regularly (at least monthly) and promptly. Workers shall be informed about the particulars of their remuneration for the pay period concerned each time that they are paid. 4.4.8.5 Workers shall receive remuneration directly in their hand/bank account or in a manner convenient to Workers. Wherever possible, efforts and priority must be given to digital payment. Any digital form of wages is permitted only under the conditions and to the extent prescribed by law or fixed by collective bargaining agreements. 4.4.8.6 Withholding of remuneration for payment as a lump sum at the end of a term of employment or training is prohibited. 4.4.8.7 Any deductions from remuneration are permitted only under the conditions and to the extent prescribed by law or fixed by collective agreement, whichever affords greater protection. In case of deductions, Workers must have the relevant information regarding the grounds for such deductions communicated to them in advance. 4.4.8.8 Overtime shall be paid at a premium rate established by law or through collective bargaining, whichever is higher. The premium rate shall not be less than one and one-quarter times the regular rate. Equivalent leisure time may also be provided as compensation for overtime if permitted by local regulations." The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.1.3, p. 44: " [...] Remuneration and Assessment of Living Wage Gap: C095 - Protection of Wages Convention, 1949 (No. 95) C131 - Minimum Wage Fixing Convention, 1970 (No. 131) R085 – Protection of Wages Recommendation, 1949 (No. 85)"
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Sections 4.4.8.1 - 4.4.8.8. The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.1.3, p. 44.
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Fordert der Standard die Zahlung von Löhnen, die für die grundlegenden Bedürfnisse des Arbeitnehmers und dessen Familie ausreichen (existenzsichernde Löhne)?
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Gleichstellung der Geschlechter
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien über Verhaltensanweisungen und Prozesse, die die Diskriminierung auf Grund des Geschlechts am Arbeitsplatz verhindern?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
"4.4.4.1 Discrimination in recruitment and employment practices is prohibited. Decisions about hiring, remuneration, benefits, training opportunities, work assignments, conditions of work, advancement, discipline, and termination or retirement by the Certified Entity shall be based solely on the ability to perform the job rather than based on personal characteristics or beliefs, such as race, national extraction, social background, religion, age, disability, marital status, parental status, association or trade union membership, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or political opinion."
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Section 4.4.4.
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien für das Recht auf Mutterschaftsschutz (gemäß Definition in ILO 183)?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: teilweise erfüllt (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: vollständig erfüllt (2 Punkte)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0: "4.4.5.3 The Certified Entity shall protect pregnant women, mothers and their children, including their health and safety. 4.4.5.4 The Certified Entity shall prevent dismissals and career setbacks due to pregnancy or maternity leave. 4.4.5.5 Women Workers shall be protected against threats of dismissal or any other employment decision that negatively affects their employment status to prevent them from getting married or becoming pregnant. 4.4.5.6 Workers with family responsibilities shall be protected against discrimination with respect to engagement in employment or dismissal therefrom." The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.5, pp. 49-51: "“Gender Equality” Guidance: The Certified Entity shall embed gender equality into its Policy on Responsible Business Conduct and into its management systems. The Certified Entity's gender equality policy should be explicit about what Certified Entity expects from its employees and management, key suppliers, clients, and other business associates. It should seek to prevent adverse impacts, monitor operational practices, learn from experience, and improve continuously. The Certified Entity shall generally conform to the provisions of international law and of the relevant ILO conventions and/or national/local laws, whichever affords greater protection. To comply with these criteria, Certified Entity shall— Respect the human rights to work; to free choice of profession and employment; and to the same employment opportunities including the application of the same criteria for selection (1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 1249 UNTS 13 (1981), Art. 11(1)(a)-(c)). Respect the rights to promotion, to job security and to all benefits and conditions of service for men and women workers including receiving vocational training and retraining (1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 1249 UNTS 13 (1981), Art. 11(1)(c)). Respect the right to, and abide by the principle of, equal remuneration including benefits for men and women workers for work of equal value. I.e. rates of remuneration established without discrimination based on sex; but rather based on objective appraisal of, and equality in treatment in the evaluation of, jobs on the basis of the work to be performed and the quality of work. (Per 1966 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 993 UNTS 3 (1976), Art. 7(a)(i); 1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 1249 UNTS 13 (1981), Art. 11(1)(d); C100 - Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100), Arts. 1-3.) To comply with the gender equality criteria, the Certified Entity shall also conform to the following provisions of international law instruments; and/or to further elaboration in national/local laws, whichever of these sources affords greater protection: Maternity leave and duration: a woman shall be entitled to a period of maternity leave of not less than 14 weeks. Which may commence before childbirth as a prenatal portion of maternity leave; and of which generally at least 6 weeks must take place after childbirth as a postnatal portion of maternity leave. On the production of a medical certificate, additional leave shall be provided before or after the maternity leave period in the case of illness, complications or risk of complications arising out of pregnancy or childbirth. The nature and the maximum duration of such leave may be specified in accordance with national law and practice. (1966 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 993 UNTS 3 (1976), Art. 10(2); 1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 1249 UNTS 13 (1981), Art. 11(2)(b); C183 - Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183), Art. 4 paras. 1, 4-5, Art. 5.) Maternity leave benefits: These periods of maternity leave or maternity-related leave shall be fully-paid leave; or leave with cash benefits; or leave with adequate social security benefits or benefits out of social assistance funds or through compulsory social insurance or public funds. Whichever is available and highest, in accordance with national laws and regulations, or in any other manner consistent with a national practice. In any event if fully-paid leave and leave with social security benefits are not available, then cash benefits must be provided and in any event such cash benefits shall be at a level that ensures that the woman can maintain herself and her child in proper conditions of health and with a suitable standard of living. (1966 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 993 UNTS 3 (1976), Art. 10(2); 1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 1249 UNTS 13 (1981), Art. 11(2)(b); C183 - Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183), Art. 6.) Employment protection: An employer may not terminate the employment of a woman except on grounds unrelated to any pregnancy, maternity leave, birth of a child and its consequences including nursing. The burden of proving that the reasons for dismissal are unrelated shall rest on the employer. A woman is guaranteed the right to return to the same position or an equivalent position paid at the same rate at the end of her maternity leave (1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 1249 UNTS 13 (1981), Art. 11(2)(a)-(b); C183 - Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183), Art. 8 paras. 1-2). Health protection at the workplace: An employer must ensure that pregnant or breastfeeding women who are working are not obliged to perform work prejudicial to the health and safety of the mother or the child, or where an assessment has established a significant risk to the mother's health and safety or that of her child (1966 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 993 UNTS 3 (1976), Art. 7(b); 1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 1249 UNTS 13 (1981), Art. 11(1)(f), (2)(d); C183 - Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183), Art. 3). Breastfeeding arrangements at work: Women are entitled to one or more daily breaks or a reduction of daily work hours for breastfeeding. Breaks or reductions of work hours shall be counted as working time and remunerated accordingly. The length and number of breaks are to be determined by national law or practice (C183 - Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183), Art. 10.) Family responsibilities shall not, as such, constitute a valid reason for termination of employment, and marital status shall not, as such, give rise to discrimination in dismissals (1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 1249 UNTS 13 (1981), Art. 11(2)(a), (c); C156 - Workers with Family Responsibilities Convention, 1981 (No. 156), Art. 8). References: a) C111 - Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111) b) C100 - Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100) c) C183 - Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183). d) C156 - Workers with Family Responsibilities Convention, 1981 (No. 156) e) 1966 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 993 UNTS 3 (1976), Art. 10(2). f) 1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, 1249 UNTS 13 (1981), Art. 11. g) UN OHCHR, Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations "Protect, Respect and Remedy" Framework (2011), pp. 1, 14. h) OECD, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (2011), pp. 32, 35, 39."
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Sections 4.4.5.3-4.4.5.6. The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.5, pp. 49-51.
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien über Verhaltensanweisungen und Prozesse, die die Diskriminierung auf Grund des Geschlechts am Arbeitsplatz verhindern?
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Freiwillige Arbeit
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Setzt der Standard voraus, dass die Arbeitnehmende nicht in Schuldknechtschaft gehalten oder gezwungen werden, für einen Arbeitgeber zu arbeiten, um Schulden zu begleichen?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0: "4.4.2.3 The prohibition of forced labour includes all forms of work or service where the persons have not offered themselves voluntarily, such as servitude bonded, trafficked or indentured labour." The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, p. 46: Bonded labour: Debt bondage arises when persons mortgage their services or those of their family members to someone providing credit to repay the loan or advance.
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Section 4.4.2.3. The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.2., p. 46.
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Verbietet der Standard die Einbehaltung von Dokumenten der Arbeitnehmenden?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
"4.4.2.4 The Certified Entity shall not restrict the Workers’ ability to voluntarily end their employment. Workers shall not be required to lodge “deposits” or their identity documents with their employer or a third party. Workers shall be free to leave their employer after a mutually agreed notice period, as stated in the employment contract."
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Section 4.4.2.4.
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur Bewegungsfreiheit der Arbeitnehmer?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0: "4.4.7.9 The Certified Entity shall make available unrestricted, thus unlocked and unobstructed, access to clearly marked emergency exits and escape routes. " The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.2 contains a reference to the ILO, Combating Forced Labour, A handbook for Employer and Businesses.
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Section 4.4.7.9. The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.2.
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Setzt der Standard voraus, dass die Arbeitnehmende nicht in Schuldknechtschaft gehalten oder gezwungen werden, für einen Arbeitgeber zu arbeiten, um Schulden zu begleichen?
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Nichtdiskriminierung
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur Nichtdiskriminierung von Menschen mit Behinderungen?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
4.4.4.1 Discrimination in recruitment and employment practices is prohibited. Decisions about hiring, remuneration, benefits, training opportunities, work assignments, conditions of work, advancement, discipline, and termination or retirement by the Certified Entity shall be based solely on the ability to perform the job rather than based on personal characteristics or beliefs, such as race, national extraction, social background, religion, age, disability, marital status, parental status, association or trade union membership, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or political opinion.
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Section 4.4.4.1
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur Nichtdiskriminierung von Menschen mit Behinderungen?
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Arbeitszeiten
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Enthält der Standard Kriterien für Arbeitszeiten, Ruhetage oder Überstunden?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: Verpflichtung zur Aufnahme von Kriterien für Arbeitszeiten, Ruhetage oder Überstunden/freiwillige Mehrarbeit, die zumindest den nationalen Rechtsvorschriften oder branchenspezifischen Mindeststandards entsprechen (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: Die Standardanforderungen entsprechen den Anforderungen von ILO 1 (2 Punkte)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Working hours are not excessive
Referenzdokumente:
Criteria 3.7
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Enthält der Standard Kriterien für Arbeitszeiten, Ruhetage oder Überstunden?
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Geltungsbereich der Arbeitnehmerrechte
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Gelten die in dem Standard festgelegten Arbeitnehmerrechte und -leistungen für alle Arten von Arbeit?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0: "4.4.4.1 Discrimination in recruitment and employment practices is prohibited. Decisions about hiring, remuneration, benefits, training opportunities, work assignments, conditions of work, advancement, discipline, and termination or retirement by the Certified Entity shall be based solely on the ability to perform the job rather than based on personal characteristics or beliefs, such as race, national extraction, social background, religion, age, disability, marital status, parental status, association or trade union membership, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or political opinion." "4.4.10 No Precarious Employment Is Provided 4.4.10.1 To every extent possible, work performed shall be on the basis of recognised employment relationships established through and in compliance with national law and practice, and international labour standards, whichever affords greater protection. 4.4.10.2 Obligations to employees under labour or social security laws and regulations arising from the regular employment relationship shall not be avoided through the use of labour-only contracting, subcontracting, or home-working arrangements, nor through apprenticeship schemes where there is no real intent to impart skills or provide regular employment, nor through seasonality or contingency work when used to undermine workers’ protection. Nor shall any such obligations be avoided through the excessive use of fixed-term contracts of employment. " "4.4.13.2 The Certified Entity shall inform its Workers about the contents of their employment contract, GOTS Human Rights and Social Criteria and any other related information provided by GOTS in the applicable local language(s)." The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.10, p.55: GOTS Section 4.4.10 “No Precarious Employment is Provided” Guidance: The Certified Entity shall ensure that employment relationships do not cause insecurity and social or economic vulnerability for workers. i.e. ensure protection arising from employment relationships and prevent the avoidance of such protection by way or reason of informal employment. The Certified Entity shall, insofar as possible, have written employment agreements expressly setting out the rights and obligations of employees under labour or social security laws and regulations. The work shall be performed based on recognised employment relationships, implicating rights and obligations of employees under labour or social security laws and regulations. References: R198 - Employment Relationship Recommendation, 2006 (No. 198), paras. 1, 9–13; OECD, Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (2011), pp. 37-38 paras. 49-50
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Section 4.4.4.1, 4.4.10 and 4.4.13.2. The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.10, p.55
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Gelten die Arbeitnehmerrechte und -leistungen des Standards auch für Arbeitnehmer von Subunternehmen oder im Unterauftrag?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0: "4.4.5.2 Equal opportunities shall be provided to all individuals, regardless of their gender, gender identity and sexual orientation, for all aspects of training and professional and personal development." "4.4.10.1 To every extent possible, work performed shall be on the basis of recognised employment relationships established through and in compliance with national law and practice, and international labour standards, whichever affords greater protection. 4.4.10.2 Obligations to employees under labour or social security laws and regulations arising from the regular employment relationship shall not be avoided through the use of labour-only contracting, subcontracting, or home-working arrangements, nor through apprenticeship schemes where there is no real intent to impart skills or provide regular employment, nor through seasonality or contingency work when used to undermine workers’ protection. Nor shall any such obligations be avoided through the excessive use of fixed-term contracts of employment. "
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Section 4.4.10
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Enthält der Standard Kriterien für die Erstellung von Arbeitsverträgen, die den nationalen gesetzlichen Anforderungen entsprechen?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
All workers must be provided with written and understandable information about their employment conditions including wages beforethey enter employment and about the particulars of their wages for the pay period concerned each time that they are paid.
Referenzdokumente:
Criteria 3.6
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Enthält der Standard Kriterien für Verträge, die in einer für den Arbeitnehmenden verständlichen Sprache verfasst werden?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0: "4.4.10.1 To every extent possible, work performed shall be on the basis of recognised employment relationships established through and in compliance with national law and practice, and international labour standards, whichever affords greater protection. 4.4.10.2 Obligations to employees under labour or social security laws and regulations arising from the regular employment relationship shall not be avoided through the use of labour-only contracting, subcontracting, or home-working arrangements, nor through apprenticeship schemes where there is no real intent to impart skills or provide regular employment, nor through seasonality or contingency work when used to undermine workers’ protection. Nor shall any such obligations be avoided through the excessive use of fixed-term contracts of employment. " "4.4.11.3 Migrant Workers shall be provided with a written employment contract - in a language that the Worker understands- with clear information about the terms and conditions of employment including as applicable, duration and hours of employment, deductions, benefits (such as leave and insurance), housing, food, and transportation. " "4.4.13.2 The Certified Entity shall inform its Workers about the contents of their employment contract, GOTS Human Rights and Social Criteria and any other related information provided by GOTS in the applicable local language(s)."
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Sections 4.4.10.1., 4.4.10.2, 4.4.11.3 and 4.4.13.2.
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Verlangt der Standard die Einhaltung aller ILO-Kernarbeitsnormen für die verschiedenen Lieferanten entlang der Lieferkette?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: Wichtigste Tier-1-Lieferanten (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: Alle Tier-1-Lieferanten (2 Punkte)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.1.3: "GOTS Section 4.4.1.3 “The Certified Entity shall respect human rights. The Certified Entity shall avoid causing, contributing, soliciting, encouraging or supporting human rights abuse through their activities. Further, the Certified Entity shall address any adverse human rights impacts or risks thereof for which they are responsible or with which they are involved “ Interpretation: In all cases, irrespective of the country, specific context and/or nature of Certified Entities' operations, Certified Entities undertake to respect human rights and must respect human rights. Particularly as set out and applied within the GOTS Human Rights and Social Criteria; but Certified Entities must also be aware of and keep in mind the international instruments listed below in order to avoid abusing human rights. This includes the overarching, internationally recognised human rights expressed in the International Bill of Human Rights. The International Bill of Human Rights consists of: a) the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, b) the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and c) the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and its two Optional Protocols. -------- The Certified Entity shall uphold the United Nations’ Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. References: a) UN General Assembly, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 10 December 1948 b) UN General Assembly, International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 16 December 1966 c) UN General Assembly, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 16 December 1966 d) UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations "Protect, Respect and Remedy" Framework (2011), including particularly pp. 13-26, see also et seq. -------- The Certified Entity shall follow relevant OECD guidance, including the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector. References: a) OECD (2011), OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, OECD Publishing, , see particularly pp. 13 et seq. b) OECD(2018), OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector, OECD Publishing, Paris -------- The Certified Entity shall respect and comply with the fundamental labour rights formulated by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and recognised as international minimum standards, as set out in the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. To ensure proper implementation of GOTS Human Rights and Social Criteria, the corresponding relevant ILO Conventions and Recommendations shall be observed. References: Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Forced Labour: C029 - Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No. 29) C105 - Abolition of Forced Labour Convention, 1957 (No. 105) Child labour: C090 - Night Work of Young Persons (Industry) Convention (Revised), 1948 (No. 90) C138 - Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138) C182 - Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999 (No. 182) R190 - Worst Forms of Child Labour Recommendation, 1999 (No. 190) Discrimination and Harassment: C100 - Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100) C111 - Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111) C190 - Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190) Gender Equality: C111 - Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111) C100 - Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100) C156 - Workers with Family Responsibilities Convention, 1981 (No. 156) C183 - Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183) Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected: C087 - Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87) C098 - Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949 (No. 98) C135 - Workers' Representatives Convention, 1971 (No. 135) C154 - Collective Bargaining Convention, 1981 (No. 154) Occupational Health and Safety (OHS): C155 - Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155) R164 – Occupational Safety and Health Recommendation, 1981 (No. 164) C170 – Chemicals Convention, 1990 (No. 170); R097 – Protection of Workers’ Health Recommendation, 1953 (No. 97) Remuneration and Assessment of Living Wage Gap: C095 - Protection of Wages Convention, 1949 (No. 95) C131 - Minimum Wage Fixing Convention, 1970 (No. 131) R085 – Protection of Wages Recommendation, 1949 (No. 85) Working time: C001 - Hours of Work (Industry) Convention, 1919 (No. 1) C014 - Weekly Rest (Industry) Convention, 1921 (No. 14) C030 - Hours of Work (Commerce and Offices) Convention, 1930 (No. 30) C106 - Weekly Rest (Commerce and Offices) Convention, 1957 (No. 106) No precarious employment is provided: C158 - Termination of Employment Convention, 1982 (No. 158) C175 - Part-Time Work Convention, 1994 (No. 175) C177 - Home Work Convention, 1996 (No. 177) C181 - Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997 (No. 181) Migrant Workers: C097 - Migration for Employment Convention (Revised), 1949 (No. 97) C143 - Migrant Workers (Supplementary Provisions) Convention, 1975 (No. 143) The conventions and recommendations mentioned above are published on the official ILO website. -------- Addressing adverse human rights impacts or risk thereof requires taking adequate measures for their prevention, mitigation and, where appropriate, remediation. Certified Entities must address such adverse human rights impacts or risks thereof, even if they have not contributed to them, to the extent that the impacts or risks are directly linked to their operations, products or services by their business relationships."
Referenzdokumente:
The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.1.3.
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Gelten die in dem Standard festgelegten Arbeitnehmerrechte und -leistungen für alle Arten von Arbeit?
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Sonstige Arbeitnehmerrechte
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Gesundheit und Sicherheit
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Gesundheit der Beschäftigten
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Verbietet der Standard die Belästigung oder Misshandlung von Arbeitnehmenden?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Harsh or inhumane treatment is prohibited
Referenzdokumente:
Criteria 3.10
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Beinhaltet der Standard Anforderungen hinsichtlich der Bedingungen am Arbeitsplatz?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: At least four requirements on proper workplace environment (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: Alle Anforderungen an eine angemessene Arbeitsplatzumgebung (2 Punkte)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0: "4.4.7.1 The Certified Entity shall ensure safe and hygienic working conditions. To ensure safe and hygienic working conditions, the Certified Entity shall put in place an OHS system to detect, assess, avoid and respond to potential threats to the health and safety of Workers.| The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.7, p.52: "GOTS Section 4.4.7.1 “The Certified Entity shall ensure safe and hygienic working conditions …….” Guidance: The Certified Entity shall take appropriate account of the international best practices and recommendations, when developing the policies regarding Occupational Health and Safety, including but not limited to those set by ILO. The Certified Entity shall to the extent possible follow the ILO Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Textiles, Clothing, Leather and Footwear Industries. The Certified Entity, if applicable, shall maintain documentary proof concerning the compliance with the domestic legal requirements for the levels of ventilation, lighting, temperature, noise, exposure to dust and cleanness. The Certified Entity shall also maintain all legally required certificates concerning the building safety and maintenance of electrical installations. Besides, the Certified Entity shall take appropriate account of the relevant international conventions and recommendations. References: a) C155 – Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155), Articles 16-20 b) R164 - Occupational Safety and Health Recommendation, 1981 (No. 164), Section 4 c) C170 - Chemicals Convention, 1990 (No. 170), Articles 10-16 d) R097 - Protection of Workers' Health Recommendation, 1953 (No. 97) e) ILO Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (ILO-OHS-2001)."
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, 4.4.7.1. - 4.4.7.4. The Manual for the Implementation of GOTS 7.0, Guidance and Interpretation of Section 4.4.7, p.52
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Fordert der Standard Richtlinien und Abläufe, mit denen die Gesundheit und Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz sichergestellt wird?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Working conditions are safe and hygienic
Referenzdokumente:
Criteria 3.4
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Enthält der Standard Kriterien für den Zugang zur medizinischen Grundversorgung der Arbeitnehmenden?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: Nur Behandlung von akuten arbeitsbedingten Unfällen / Erkrankungen (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: Arbeitsunfälle plus Präventionsmaßnahmen (2 Punkte)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
"4.4.7.5 Certified Entity shall ensure adequate medical assistance and facilities to Workers in case of medical emergencies and accidents, including by providing adequate first-aid arrangements."
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Section 4.4.7.5.
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Sieht der Standard Entschädigungszahlungen/Kostenübernahme bei Arbeitsunfällen und Verletzungen vor?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: teilweise Kostendeckung (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: volle Kostendeckung (2 Punkte)
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Fordert der Standard den Zugang der Arbeitnehmer zu sauberem Trinkwasser?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Access to clean toilet facilities and to potable water, and, if appropriate, to rest areas, food consuming areas and sanitary facilities forfood storage must be provided.
Referenzdokumente:
Criteria 3.4
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Fordert der Standard den Zugang zu sauberen und verbesserten Sanitäreinrichtungen?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Access to clean toilet facilities and to potable water, and, if appropriate, to rest areas, food consuming areas and sanitary facilities forfood storage must be provided.
Referenzdokumente:
Criteria 3.4
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Um dieses Kriterium zu erfüllen, muss der Standard eine systematische Schulung der Arbeitnehmer*innen in Fragen der Gesundheit und Sicherheit vorschreiben.
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic (0 Punkte)
- Advanced: Systematisches Training (1 Punkt)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Workers must receive regular and recorded health and safety training
Referenzdokumente:
Criteria 3.4
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Verlangt der Standard sichere und angemessene Unterkünfte für alle Arbeitnehmer*innen?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
"4.4.7.14 Accommodation, where provided, shall be clean, safe, and meet the basic needs of the Workers."
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Section 4.4.7.14.
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Verbietet der Standard die Belästigung oder Misshandlung von Arbeitnehmenden?
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Gebäude- und Brandsicherheit
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur Gebäudesicherheit?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
"4.4.7.7 The Certified Entity shall take all appropriate measures within its sphere of influence to ensure the stability and safety of the equipment and buildings used, including accommodation to Workers, where provided, as well as protect against any foreseeable emergency. Workers shall be able to exit the premises in case of imminent danger without seeking permission."
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Section 4.4.7.7.
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien für den Brandschutz?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
"4.4.7.8 The Certified Entity shall demonstrate compliance with local fire safety regulations, including the provision of required firefighting equipment. 4.4.7.9 The Certified Entity shall make available unrestricted, thus unlocked and unobstructed, access to clearly marked emergency exits and escape routes. Certified Entity shall install and maintain functioning fire alarms on every floor or working area. 4.4.7.10 The Certified Entity shall provide training and make safety signs available in the local language and the language(s) spoken by their workforce. The Certified Entity may additionally use pictograms for the safety signs. Workers shall be involved as per the law-defined mechanisms in the discussions related to occupational health and safety. 4.4.7.11 Workers (including Homeworkers and staff) shall receive regular and recorded health and safety training, including fire prevention training and evacuation drills (as relevant), and such training shall be repeated for new or reassigned Workers. "
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Sections 4.4.7.8 - 4.4.7.11.
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Enthält der Standard Kriterien zur Evakuierungssicherheit und zum Notfallmanagementplan?
Mögliche Antworten
- Basic: Es bestehen Sicherheitsanforderungen für Notfälle und Evakuierungen (1 Punkt)
- Advanced: An emergency management plan exists (1 Punkt)
Auszug aus dem Standard:
"4.4.7.1 The Certified Entity shall ensure safe and hygienic working conditions. To ensure safe and hygienic working conditions, the Certified Entity shall put in place an OHS system to detect, assess, avoid and respond to potential threats to the health and safety of Workers."
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Sections 4.4.7.1.
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur Gebäudesicherheit?
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Gesundheit der Beschäftigten
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ILO Kernarbeitsnormen
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Ethisches Wirtschaften
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Wirtschaftliche Entwicklung und faire Geschäftspraktiken
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Wirtschaftliche Nachhaltigkeit
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien für Aus- und Weiterbildungsangebote für Arbeitnehmer?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
Workers must receive regular and recorded health and safety training.
Referenzdokumente:
p.17, 3.4
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien für die wirtschaftliche Leistungsfähigkeit des Unternehmens?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien für Managementpläne zur kontinuierlichen Verbesserung?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
4.3.1.3 The environmental and chemical management policies shall be shared with all employees. Depending on the processing/manufacturing stages, available data and procedures shall include: a. Responsible person(s) for environment and chemical management related duties b. Data on energy and water resources and their consumption per kg of textile output c. Target goals and procedures to reduce energy and water consumption per kg of textile d. Target goals and procedures to increase the use of renewable sources of energy e. Data on waste and discharges per kg of textile output f. Target goal and procedures to minimise waste and discharges g. Procedures to follow in case of waste and pollution incidents h. Documented staff training for topics such as conservation of resources such as water, energy, proper handling, responsible use and correct disposal of chemicals. i. Long-term and short-term projects for improvement
Referenzdokumente:
4.3.1 Environmental management Policy
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur Verbesserung der Produktivität?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien für Aus- und Weiterbildungsangebote für Arbeitnehmer?
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Legalität
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien für die Rechtmäßigkeit des Unternehmens?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
"1.2.4 The Certified Entity shall comply with local laws and regulations to ensure the legality of its business. The Certified Entity shall follow GOTS criteria or the local legal requirements, whichever affords higher protection to people and the environment."
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Section 4.5.
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Beinhaltet der Standard allgemeine Kriterien für die Einhaltung relevanter lokaler, regionaler und nationaler Gesetze und Bestimmungen?
Mögliche Antworten
Auszug aus dem Standard:
"1.2.4 The Certified Entity shall comply with local laws and regulations to ensure the legality of its business. The Certified Entity shall follow GOTS criteria or the local legal requirements, whichever affords higher protection to people and the environment."
Referenzdokumente:
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, Section 1.2.4.
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien für die Rechtmäßigkeit des Unternehmens?
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Verantwortungsbewusste Beschaffungspraktiken
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur fairen Preisen oder Preisprämien?
Mögliche Antworten
- Nein (0 Punkte)
- Ja
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Beinhaltet der Standard Kriterien zur fairen Preisen oder Preisprämien?
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Wirtschaftliche Nachhaltigkeit
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Wirtschaftliche Entwicklung und faire Geschäftspraktiken