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The members of the International Working Group that have developed GOTS and the related quality assurance system are: (IVN, SA, OTA, JOCA) The Advisory Council itself is the decisive committee for all relevant structural and political issues related to the Global Organic Textile Standard programme. http://www.global-standard.org/about-us/organization.html Website gives a description of the different bodies within the GOTS, (IWG, advisory council, management, technical committee, regional representatives, certifiers council), their responsibilities and how they interlink to each other. I did not find an organigram making this clearer

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In 2008 a new legal entity under German law was set up by the IWG. The Global Standard gemeinnützige GmbH now is a non-profit company. http://global-standard.org/about-us/organization.html

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The Advisory Council is the decisive committee for all relevant organizational, structural and political issues of the Global Organic Textie Standard. The Technical Committee is in charge to generate revisions of the standard, issue interpretation documents, to develop the quality assurance system and to supervise its implementation. The Certifiers Council has an advisory function with regard to all issues related to the GOTS quality assurance system. http://www.global-standard.org/about-us/organization.html

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http://www.global-standard.org/about-us/organization.html The IWG is composed of three non for profit associations (IVN, OTA,JOCA) and one charity (SA). Each of these four has one representative in the Advisory Council. This implies power is balanced between these four members of the IWG. Whether this means that the interests of all stakeholders is balanced, is not clear from public documents

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http://global-standard.org/images/stories/Annual_Reports/GOTS_AR2015Public_low.pdf

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The International Working Group has formed a Certifiers Council in which each certifier participates with a responsible expert. The Certifiers Council has an advisory function with regard to all issues related to the GOTS quality assurance system and reports to the Technical Committee. The collaboration of all approved GOTS certifiers in this unique forum is an important prerequisite for a consistent interpretation on the criteria of the GOTS and an equal implementation of its quality assurance system. http://www.global-standard.org/about-us/certifiers-council.html there is 1) a clear organization structure with responsibilities, a bodies (Technical Committee and Advisory Council) to advise on the quality assurance system

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http://global-standard.org/certification.html

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'Our vision is that organic textiles will become a significant part of everyday life, enhancing people’s lives and the environment.' 'Our mission is the development, implementation, verification, protection and promotion of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). This standard stipulates requirements throughout the supply chain for both ecology and labour conditions in textile and apparel manufacturing using organically produced raw materials.' 'We see ourselves as contributing to sustainable development and actively cooperate with all relevant stakeholders.' http://www.global-standard.org/about-us/visionmission.html

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Consumption of water and energy are most important aspects in sustainability considerations for textile processors and manufacturers. As part of the environmental management criteria (chapter 2.4.10) GOTS requires that - among other information - certified entities must have available and provide: data on energy and water resources and their consumption per kg of textile output GOTS Monitor (Water/Energy) aims at supporting certified entities to approach and comply with these requirements. target goals and procedures to reduce energy and water consumption per kg of textile output http://www.global-standard.org/the-standard.html http://www.global-standard.org/the-standard/gots-monitor.html previous the answer was 'not yet' although the current water/energy monitor may qualify. The monitor is available for certificate holders to use without any extra cost

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The data and information colleced through the software tool GOTS Monitor is intended to be used for learing and development of criteria requirements in the fields water and energy use, which are considered the most important sustainability factors in textile processing. http://www.global-standard.org/the-standard/gots-monitor.html

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GOTS is an ISO Type 1 Label

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'GOTS has developed its own accreditation system for this approval process as well as for continuous monitoring of the approved Certification Bodies, as outlined in the document “Approval Procedure and Requirements for Certification Bodies”.' http://www.global-standard.org/certification/conditions-for-certification-bodies.html link to the in excerpt mentioned document: http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/Approval_Procedure_for_Certification_Bodies_1_Mar_2016.pdf

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'Textile processing, manufacturing and trading entities can apply for certification according to the Global Organic Textile Standard. ' http://www.global-standard.org/certification/how-to-become-certified.html HOW TO BECOME CERTIFIED

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' The Certification Body shall make available [...] on request: [...] e. The fee structure for its services;' http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/Approval_Procedure_for_Certification_Bodies_1_Mar_2016.pdf page 12 of 23 5.1.4.1 Publicly accessible information

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3.1.1. Licence Fee: Each Certified Entity must pay an annual Licence Fee based on the number of facilities inspected. The Licence Fee is set at 120 Euro for each facility that is inspected for a Certified Entity. Certified Entities that are ordinary members of one of the founding organisations of the Global Standard gGmbH pay half of the amounts. The Licence Fee must be collected by the Approved Certifier and transferred to the Global Standard gGmbH by 31st January of each calendar year starting in the year which follows the initial inspection of the Certified Entity. A Certified Entity which resigns and reapplies certification in the following year again, is required to pay the applicable Licence Fee for both years. 3.2. Annual Fee: The Approved Certifiers must pay an Annual Fee of 30 Euro (..) http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/Approval_Procedure_for_Certification_Bodies_1_Mar_2016.pdf page 12 of 23 5.1.4.1 Publicly accessible information http://www.global-standard.

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5.1.5.6.The Certification Body shall have in place policies and procedures for the resolution of complaints and appeals received from operators or other parties about the handling of certification or any other related matters. In particular, the Certification Body shall a) Take appropriate subsequent action to resolve complaints and appeals; and b) Document the action taken and its effect. http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/Approval_Procedure_for_Certification_Bodies_1_Mar_2016.pdf page 14 of 23 chapter 5.1.5.6

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5.4.4. Public data base, reporting on activities b) A report on the relevant activities including a complete list of the inspected and/or certified entities and their facilities as well as withdrawn entities and their facilities in the preceding calendar year is to be sent by end of January of each year to the Global Standard gGmbH. c) Certification Bodies shall submit upon request by the GOTS Technical Committee detailed procedural or individual documentation related to inspection, certification and – if applicable -chemical approval activities in order to permit the GOTS Technical Committee to supervise Certification Body's adherence to the GOTS, the Manual for Implementation and any procedural rules and interpretation advises issued by the GOTS Technical Committee. The GOTS Technical Committee members shall be bound to treat any of this information confidentially. http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/Approval_Procedure_for_Certification_Bodies_1_Mar_2016.pdf page 22 of 23

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'Processors, manufacturers and traders of GOTS Goods must participate in the GOTS certification procedure which is based on an on-site annual inspection cycle' http://www.global-standard.org/images/GOTS_Manual-01March2014.pdf GOTS Manual, p.21 (also in standard, page 31)

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5.2.2. Evaluation 5.2.2.1. Scope a) The Certification Body shall have a plan for the evaluation activities to allow for the necessary arrangements to be managed. b) The Certification Body shall evaluate entities against all certification requirements specified.The evaluation shall consist of a review of documents and an on-site inspection visit 5.2.2.2. Review of application and preparation of inspection a) Prior to the inspection, the Certification Body shall review the application documents to ensure that certification can be carried out and that application of certification procedures is possible. In particular, the Certification Body shall review whether: • Documents submitted by the operator are complete; • The operator appears to be able to comply with all certification requirements (GOTS and applicable related procedures); b) (..) http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/Approval_Procedure_for_Certification_Bodies_1_Mar_2016.pdf page 15 of 23 chapter 5.2.2

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http://www.global-standard.org/public-database/search/database/search.html

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http://www.global-standard.org/certification/approved-certification-bodies.html

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Processors, manufacturers and traders of GOTS Goods must participate in the GOTS certification procedure which is based on an on-site annual inspection cycle (including possible additional unannounced inspections based on a risk assessment of the operations). They must hold a valid certificate of compliance listing the certified products/product categories and the processing, manufacturing and trading activities that are qualified under the scope of certification (including names of subcontractors assigned and their relevant processing and manufacturing steps). http://global-standard.org/images/GOTS_Documents/GOTS_Standard_5.0.pdf

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a) The Certification Body shall ensure that each operator is notified of any changes in the certification requirements without delay. b) The Certification Body shall verify the operator’s implementation of such changes in a timely manner, within the given implementation periods. http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/Approval_Procedure_for_Certification_Bodies_1_Mar_2016.pdf page 19 of 23 5.2.4.4. Changes in the certification requirements

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http://global-standard.org/images/GOTS_Documents/GOTS_Standard_5.0.pdf 3.11. Social Compliance Management Companies must have a policy for social accountability to ensure that the social criteria can be met. They must support the implementation and monitoring of the social criteria by: • nominating a person responsible for social accountability • monitoring compliance with the social criteria and implementing necessary improvements at its facilities

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The GOTS quality assurance system requires that beyond the entire processing and manufacturing chain (from post-harvest handling up to sewing, packing and labelling) also B2B traders (= traders that sell to other businesses such as im- and exporters, wholesalers) must participate in the inspection and certification program before final products can be labelled as GOTS certified in order to provide a credible and consistent product assurance to the end consumer. http://www.global-standard.org/licensing-and-labelling/how-to-get-products-labelled.html http://www.global-standard.org/images/Policy-TransactionCertificates-01April2015.pdf http://www.global-standard.org/images/TransactionCertificate-template-GOTS-26October2015.pdf

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5.1.2.2. Qualification criteria and documentation a) The Certification Body shall define minimum criteria for the competence of their personnel expected to be engaged in GOTS certification services. Criteria should specify minimum education, training, technical knowledge and work experience relevant to the scope of certification issued. b) The Certification body shall formally authorise personnel for functions in the certification process. c) The Certification Body shall ensure for each GOTS certification decision that at least one of its personnel involved must have a university or bachelor degree in the field of textile or clothing engineering plus expertise in quality management issues, or 3 years professional experience as technician in the textile industry plus expertise in quality management issues or 2 years pr http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/Approval_Procedure_for_Certification_Bodies_1_Mar_2016.pdf page 8 of 23; 5.1.2.2. Qualification criteria and documentation

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5.1.2.3. Capacity-building The Certification Body shall ensure that personnel involved in certification (i.e. inspectors and other certification personnel, including members of certification committees) have and continue to have up-to-date technical knowledge in their respective fields of activity to enable them to conduct evaluation and certification effectively and uniformly. In particular, the Certification Body shall a) Review the competence of its personnel in light of their performance in order to identify training needs; b) Ensure that new personnel have sufficient competence. New inspectors must receive qualified training of on-site inspection for the GOTS certification and undergo an on-site apprenticeship period accompanying inspections carried out according to the GOTS certification system while under the supervision of quali http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/Approval_Procedure_for_Certification_Bodies_1_Mar_2016.pdf page 9+10 of 23 ; 5.1.2.3. Capacity-building

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Formal training requirements have not been specified by GOTS for auditors. The accrediting body is expected to look at this point during yearly audits. Qualifications of Auditors have been specified by the Standard.

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Ensure that new personnel have sufficient competence. New inspectors must receive qualified training of on-site inspection for the GOTS certification and undergo an on-site apprenticeship period accompanying inspections carried out according to the GOTS certification system while under the supervision of qualified personnel. In case this is reasonably practical considering the given number and geographical structure of existing operators at least 5 inspections are to be accompanied. The training and accompanied inspections must cover each accreditation scope in which the inspector will be assigned; Note: Certification Bodies can refer to ISO/IEC 17021 Annex D for guidance on the qualitiesand behaviours of good inspectors in assessing inspectors during the hiring process; http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/Approval_Procedure_for_Certification_Bodies_1_Mar_2016.pdf page 9+10 of 23 ; 5.1.2.3. Capacity-building

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5.1.2.3. Capacity-building The Certification Body shall ensure that personnel involved in certification (i.e. inspectors and other certification personnel, including members of certification committees) have and continue to have up-to-date technical knowledge in their respective fields of activity to enable them to conduct evaluation and certification effectively and uniformly. In particular, the Certification Body shall a) Review the competence of its personnel in light of their performance in order to identify training needs; http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/Approval_Procedure_for_Certification_Bodies_1_Mar_2016.pdf page 9+10 of 23 ; 5.1.2.3. Capacity-building Althouth no explicit frequency is provided in the wording of this criteria, it is clear and should be acknowledged that if the assurance providers (certifiers) would not at least evaluate their personnel every 3 years, it would be considered a non-conformity of this criterion.

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'The Certification Body shall ensure that personnel involved in certification [...] have and continue to have up-to-date technical knowledge in their respective fields of activity ' http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/Approval_Procedure_for_Certification_Bodies_1_Mar_2016.pdf page 9+10 of 23 ; 5.1.2.3. Capacity-building

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Global Standard gGmbH may terminate this Contract with immediate effect at any time by written notice to Certifier if i. Certifier breaches any of it's obligations stipulated in this Contract, provided, however, the termination shall not become effective if Certifier shall discontinue the breach and remedy its consequences to the Global Standard GmbH's satisfaction within thirty days following the date of termination; or ii. Certifier sells its operation; or iii. Certifier's shareholders or the form of its incorporation changes; or iv. Certifier becomes insolvent, makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, bankruptcy or receivership proceedings are instituted against its assets or are dismissed for lack of assets; or v. Certifier does no longer meet the requirements stipulated in item 3.1 above. Contract document with CABs.

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The Global Standard gGmbH requests that the assigned accreditation body include the following specific minimum inspection and evaluation elements in its respective accreditation and monitoring procedure: a) Accreditation audit to the headquarter / main office of the initially applying Certification Body b) Witness audit performed at a textile manufacturing mill (preferably vertical mill including wet-processing unit, provided that the Certification Body has applied for this scope) for the initially applying Certification Body c) Continuous monitoring of approved GOTS Certification Bodies, including performing at least one up-date accreditation visit every second year to the/an office conducting GOTS certifications and at least one witness or review audit every second year of granted accreditation. http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/Approval_Procedure_for_Certification_Bodies_1_Mar_2016.pdf page 5 of 23; 4.3. Inspection and evaluation requirements for accreditation bodies

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'Accreditation bodies must comply with the procedures of ISO/IEC Guide 17011: 2004 'Conformity assessment - Gerneral requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies' [...]' http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/Approval_Procedure_for_Certification_Bodies_1_Mar_2016.pdf page 5 of 23; 4.3. Inspection and evaluation requirements for accreditation bodies

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'The main cooperating partner for this process is the International Organic Accreditation Service (IOAS), [...] accreditation process is performed by the Certification Body's actual accreditation body, as long as this accreditation body is a recognised national or international accreditation body (such as IAF member) http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/Approval_Procedure_for_Certification_Bodies_1_Mar_2016.pdf page 4 of 23; 2. Principles

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'[...]c) Continuous monitoring of approved GOTS Certification Bodies, including performing at least one up-date accreditation visit every second year to the/an office conducting GOTS certifications and at least one witness or review audit2 every second year of granted accreditation http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/Approval_Procedure_for_Certification_Bodies_1_Mar_2016.pdf page 5 of 23; 4.3. Inspection and evaluation requirements for accreditation bodies

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http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/Approval_Procedure_for_Certification_Bodies_1_Mar_2016.pdf page 5 of 23; 4.3. Inspection and evaluation requirements for accreditation bodies

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2. Principles: Organisations performing professional and objective auditing of manufacturing facilities and operating product certification systems can apply for approval as GOTS Approved Certifier to the Global Standard gGmbH. 4.2. Application procedure [....] http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/Approval_Procedure_for_Certification_Bodies_1_Mar_2016.pdf page 4+5 of 23

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GOTS only accepts accriditation only on your specific Scope

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4.3. Inspection and evaluation requirements for accreditation bodies Accreditation bodies must comply with the procedures of ISO/IEC Guide 17011: 2004 'Conformity assessment - General requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies' and must agree to follow the GOTS approval and monitoring procedure as provided for in this manual. http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/Approval_Procedure_for_Certification_Bodies_1_Mar_2016.pdf ; Page 5 of 23

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4.3. Inspection and evaluation requirements for accreditation bodies Accreditation bodies must comply with the procedures of ISO/IEC Guide 17011: 2004 'Conformity assessment - General requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies' and must agree to follow the GOTS approval and monitoring procedure as provided for in this document. question has changed a bit, and the original answer is not relevant to the new question. The answer is supposed to be found in the certifiers contract

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' Approval Procedure and Requirements for Certification Bodies, Capter 4.3 Page 6, http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/Approval_Procedure_for_Certification_Bodies_1_Mar_2016.pdf; Page 5 of 23

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4.3. Inspection and evaluation requirements for accreditation bodies Accreditation bodies must comply with the procedures of ISO/IEC Guide 17011: 2004 'Conformity assessment - General requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies' and must agree to follow the GOTS approval and monitoring procedure as provided for in this manual. The Global Standard gGmbH requests that the assigned accreditation body include the following specific minimum inspection and evaluation elements in its respective accreditation and monitoring procedure: a) Accreditation audit to the headquarter / main office of the initially applying Certification Body b) Witness audit performed at a textile manufacturing mill (preferably vertical mill including wet-processing unit, provided that the Certification Body has applied for this scope) for the GOTS - Approval Proced http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/Approval_Procedure_for_Certification_Bodies_1_Mar_2016.pdf page 5 of 23

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4.3. Inspection and evaluation requirements for accreditation bodies Accreditation bodies must comply with the procedures of ISO/IEC Guide 17011: 2004 'Conformity assessment - General requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies' and must agree to follow the GOTS approval and monitoring procedure as provided for in this manual. The Global Standard gGmbH requests that the assigned accreditation body include the following specific minimum inspection and evaluation elements in its respective accreditation and monitoring procedure: a) Accreditation audit to the headquarter / main office of the initially applying Certification Body b) Witness audit performed at a textile manufacturing mill (preferably vertical mill including wet-processing unit, provided that the Certification Body has applied for this scope) for the GOTS - Approval Proced http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/Approval_Procedure_for_Certification_Bodies_1_Mar_2016.pdf page 5 of 23

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Certification Requirements in the Supply Chain The GOTS quality assurance system requires that beyond the entire processing and manufacturing chain (from post-harvest handling up to sewing, packing and labelling) also B2B traders (= traders that sell to other businesses such as importers and exporters, wholesalers) must participate in the inspection and certification program before final products can be labelled as GOTS certified in order to provide a credible and consistent product assurance to the end consumer. Although traders do not modify goods, they buy and sell organic textile products and represent a crucial link to achieve transparency and traceability in the value chain. The certification of traders is based on the verification of their product flow documentation. Certifiers trace the quantity of organic textile products through mass balance calculation of purchased and sold GOTS (...) http://www.global-standard.org/licensing-and-labelling/how-to-get-products-labelled.html

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Certification Requirements in the Supply Chain The GOTS quality assurance system requires that beyond the entire processing and manufacturing chain (from post-harvest handling up to sewing, packing and labelling) also B2B traders (= traders that sell to other businesses such as importers and exporters, wholesalers) must participate in the inspection and certification program before final products can be labelled as GOTS certified in order to provide a credible and consistent product assurance to the end consumer. Although traders do not modify goods, they buy and sell organic textile products and represent a crucial link to achieve transparency and traceability in the value chain. The certification of traders is based on the verification of their product flow documentation. Certifiers trace the quantity of organic textile products through mass balance calculation of purchased and sold GOTS (...) http://www.global-standard.org/licensing-and-labelling/how-to-get-products-labelled.html

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Mixing is not allowed

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5.2.2.3. Inspection protocol Inspection is carried out in order to verify information and compliance with certification requirements applicable to the operator. It shall follow a set protocol to facilitate non-discriminatory and objective inspection. The on-site inspection protocol shall at the very minimum undertake the following, as applicable to the inspected operator: a) Assessment of the processing system by means of visits to processing and storage units (which may also include visits to non-certified areas if there is reason for doing so). b) Review of records and accounts in order to verify flow of goods (input/output reconciliation and the tracing back); c) Inspection of the chemical inputs (dyes and auxiliaries) and accessories used and assessment of their compliance with the applicable criteria of the GOTS; d) Identification of areas of risk to product integrity; e) http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/GOTS_Licensing_and_Labelling_Guide_1_Mar_2016.pdf page16 of 23

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2.4.13. Record keeping & internal quality assurance All operational procedures and practices must be supported by effective documented control systems and records that enable to trace: • the origin, nature and quantities of organic and additional (raw) materials, accessories as well as inputs which have been delivered to the unit

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http://global-standard.org/certification/certificatetemplates.html

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http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/GOTS_Licensing_and_Labelling_Guide_1_Mar_2016.pdf

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(gots manual section 1.2) Interpretation: In principle any product that can be considered as a textile fibre product is covered under the scope of this standard. Textile fibre products containing electronic components are excluded. Furniture is not covered under this scope. Also, the standard does not cover products made from non-fibre materials such as leather, skin or hide. A product can only be certified and labelled ('organic' or 'made with organic') as a whole. It is not possible to certify and label only a part or component of a product 4.4. Referencing of products which are not (completely) produced in compliance with GOTS: In order that there is no misrepresentation that a product is GOTS certified, the GOTS labelling conditions do not permit the use (...) http://www.global-standard.org/images/GOTS_Manual-01March2014.pdf page 4 of 25 http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/GOTS_Licensing_and_Labelling_Guide_1_Mar_2016.pdf; pages 7 & 9 of 12; Chapter 4.4 & Chapter 8

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not applicable, as there is only one CoC model: the system with the TCs. ALL materials must be from organic fibre / compliant to the GOTS guidelines. Only differentiation is the claim for 70% organic / 100% organic

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4.1. Product marking / On-product application with GOTS logo Where used, the GOTS logo must be applied on GOTS Goods in such a way that it is visible to the buyer / consignee in the textile supply chain and to the end consumer at the time of purchase (e.g. use on (final) packaging and/or hangtag and/or a (care) label). Buyers of GOTS Goods who are obliged to participate in the certification scheme according to the criteria as provided for in chapter 4.1. of GOTS are not permitted to present or (re)sell these (further processed) products with the GOTS logo if they are not GOTS certified themselves. The GOTS logo always must be accompanied by the applicable label grade 'organic' (or 'organic - (...) (1)http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/GOTS_Licensing_and_Labelling_Guide_1_Mar_2016.pdf page 5 of 12; 4.1. Product marking / On-product application (2) http://www.global-standard.org/licensing-and-labelling/how-to-get-products-labelled.html Application of the labelling

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1 Scope of the document This document describes the process to ensure a formalised, timely and effective means of handling and resolving any complaints raised with regard to: - unauthorised, false or misleading use of the GOTS logo or other claims related to GOTS (certification) - [...] 9. Misuse of the GOTS logo The Global Standard gGmbH and/or the Approved Certifiers will pursue all legal remedies for any unauthorised or misleading use of the GOTS logo on product declarations, in advertisements, catalogues or other contexts, including actions such as corrective and/or legal action and/or publication of the transgression so as to safeguard credibility of the GOTS identification. In case of unauthorized or misleading use of the GOTS logo as mentioned above or other violations http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/gots-complaint_procedure.pdf; page 1 of 3 http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/GOTS_Licensing_and_Labelling_Guide_1_Mar_2016.pdf; page 10 of 12; Chapter 9

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2.2.1. Products sold, labelled or represented as 'organic' or 'organic – in conversion' 2.2.2.Products sold, labelled or represented as 'made with x % organic materials' or 'made with x % organic –in conversion materials

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2.2.1.Products sold, labelled or represented as 'organic' or 'organic –in conversion' No less than 95% of the fibre content of the products -excluding accessories-must be of certified organic origin or from 'in conversion' period (identified and labelled as specified in chapters 1.4 and 2.1 of this standard). Up to 5% of the fibre content of the prod-ucts may be made of non-organic fibres that are listed under 'additional fibre materials' in chapter 2.4.9. The percentage figures refer to the weight of the fibre content of the products at normal conditions. 2.2.2.Products sold, labelled or represented as 'made with x % organic materials' or 'made with x % organic –in conversion materials 'No less than 70% of the fibre content of the products-excluding accessories-must be of certified organic origin or from 'in conversion' period (identified and labelled as specified in chapters 1.4 and 2.1 of this (...)

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2.2.1.Products sold, labelled or represented as 'organic' or 'organic –in conversion' No less than 95% of the fibre content of the products -excluding accessories-must be of certified organic origin or from 'in conversion' period (identified and labelled as specified in chapters 1.4 and 2.1 of this standard). Up to 5% of the fibre content of the prod-ucts may be made of non-organic fibres that are listed under 'additional fibre materials' in chapter 2.4.9. The percentage figures refer to the weight of the fibre content of the products at normal conditions. 2.2.2.Products sold, labelled or represented as 'made with x % organic materials' or 'made with x % organic –in conversion materials 'No less than 70% of the fibre content of the products-excluding accessories-must be of certified organic origin or from 'in conversion' period (identified and labelled as specified in chapters 1.4 and 2.1 of this (...) http://www.global-standard.org/images/GOTS_Version4-01March2014.pdf page 7 of 39

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4.1. Product marking / On-product application with GOTS logo ... []... The GOTS logo always must be accompanied by the applicable label grade 'organic' (or 'organic - in conversion') or 'made with (x %) organic materials' (or 'made with (x %) organic - in conversion materials'). A reference to the Approved Certifier who has certified the marked goods (e.g. certifier's name, short form and/or logo) and the licence number of the Certified Entity (as provided by the Approved Certifier) is mandatory. If the last Certified Entity in the supply chain is a trader or retailer the licence number used in labelling may be the licence number of the last manufacturer or of the certified trader or retailer. http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/GOTS_Licensing_and_Labelling_Guide_1_Mar_2016.pdf page 5; Chapter 4.1 use of the logo includes the wording 'GOTS - Global Organic Textile Standard' and 'organic' or 'made with xx% organic' and references to the certifier and certificate holder (..)

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1 Scope of the document This document describes the process to ensure a formalised, timely and effective means of handling and resolving any complaints raised with regard to: - unauthorised, false or misleading use of the GOTS logo or other claims related to GOTS (certification) - [...] 9. Misuse of the GOTS logo The IWG and/or the Approved Certifiers will pursue all legal remedies for any unauthorised or misleading use of the GOTS logo on product declarations, in advertisements, catalogues or other contexts, including actions such as corrective and/or legal action and/or publication of the transgression so as to safeguard credibility of the GOTS identification. In case of unauthorized or misleading use of the GOTS logo as mentioned above or other violations of their obligat http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/gots-complaint_procedure.pdf page 1 of 3 http://www.global-standard.org/images/stories/GOTS_Licensing_and_Labelling_Guide_1_Mar_2016.pdf; page 10 of 12; Chapter 9