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The following criteria are applied to the GOTS Version 5.0 certification:
OrganicThe Fibreconsensus Productionof Criteriathe
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Key17065criteria accreditation,for NOPfibre accreditation,production:
OrganicIFOAMcertification accreditationof andfibres IFOAMon Globalbasis Organicof Systemrecognised accreditation. international
Prohibited andor Restrictednational Inputsstandards
Aromatic and/or(IFOAM holgenatedfamily solventsof
Flame retardantsstandards, (ChlorinatedEEC and834/2007, Brominated)USDA
Chlorinated benzenesNOP)
ChlorophenolsCertification (incl.of theirfibres saltsfrom andconversion esters)period
Complexing agentsis andpossible surfactantsif
Endocrine disruptorsthe
Formaldehyde andapplicable otherfarming short-chainstandard aldehydespermits
Genetically modifiedsuch organismscertification (GMO)
HeavyA metalstextile
Inputs (e.g.product azocarrying dyesthe andGOTS pigments)label releasinggrade carcinogenic‘organic’ arylaminemust compoundscontain (MAKa III,minimum categoryof 1,2,3,4)95%
Inputs containingcertified functionalorganic nano-particlesfibres (=particleswhereas with a sizeproduct <with 100the nm) label
Inputs grade ‘made with halogenorganic’ containingmust compoundscontain
Organotin compoundsa
Plasticizers
Per- andminimum Polyfluorinatedof compounds70% (PFC)certified
Quaternary ammoniumorganic compoundsfibres
Short-chain
KeyChlorinatedcriteria parafinnsfor (SCCPs,processing C10-13)and manufacturing:
SubstancesEnvironmental andCriteria
Atpreparationsall thatstages arethrough prohibitedthe forprocessing applicationorganic infibre textilesproducts withmust abe recognisedseparated internationallyfrom orconventional afibre nationallyproducts validand legalmust characterto
Substances andbe preparationsclearly havingidentified
Allrestrictionschemical ininputs usage(e.g. fordyes, applicationauxiliaries inand textilesprocess withchemicals) amust recognisedbe interantionallyevaluated orand nationallymeeting withbasic arequirements legalon charactertoxicity
All preparationand appliedbiodegradability/eliminability
Prohibitionmustof complycritical withinputs thesuch followingas requirements:toxic
Oral Toxicity:heavy LD50metals, >formaldehyde, 2000mg/kg2aromatic
Aquatic Toxicity:solvents, LC50,functional EC50,nano IC50particles, >genetically 1modified mg/lorganisms
Relation of(GMO) biodegradabilityand /their eliminabilityenzymes
Thetouse aquaticof toxicity: synthetic Onlysizing allowedagents ifis : restricted;
< 70%knitting and >weaving 100oils mg/lmust
> 70%not andcontain >heavy 10metals mg/l
>Bleaches 95%must andbe >based 1on mg/loxygen
Spinning Criteria(no
Any paraffinchlorine productsbleaching)
Azouseddyes mustthat berelease fullycarcinogenic refinedamine withcompounds aare limitedprohibited
Dischargevalueprinting formethods residualusing oilaromatic ofsolvents 0,5%.
Sizingand Weaving/Knittingplastisol Criteriaprinting
Allowed sizingmethods agentsusing includephthalates starch,and starchPVC derivatives,are otherprohibited
Restrictionsnaturalfor substancesaccessories and(e.g. CMCno (carboxymethylcellulose).PVC,
Synthetic sizesnickel whichor meetchrome thepermitted)
Allbasicoperators requirementsmust mayhave bean usedenvironmental forpolicy noincluding moretarget thangoals 25%and ofprocedures theto totalminimise sizingwaste inand combinationdischarges
Wetwithprocessing naturalunits substancesmust only,keep calculatedfull forrecords of the chemicaluse withoutof water.chemicals, Inenergy, casewater suchconsumption syntheticand sizeswaste arewater recycled/recoveredtreatment, inincluding the wastewaterdisposal fromof desizingsludge. processThe withwaste awater rationfrom ofall >80%wet theyprocessing mayunits must be usedtreated withoutin limitationa infunctional thewaste totalwater sizingtreatment butplant.
Packaging material muststillnot meetcontain thePVC. basicPaper requirements.or
Knitting /cardboard weavingused oilsin mustpackaging notmaterial, containhang heavytags, metals.swing Othertags inputsetc. must be derivedrecycled fromor naturalcertified materialsaccording only.to FSC or PEFC
Non-wovenTechnical ManufactureQuality and Human Toxicity Criteria
Allowed
Technicalnon-wovenquality manufacturingparameters processingmust includesbe onlymet mechanical(s.a. compaction,rubbing, webbingperspiration, light and entanglingwashing suchfastness asand hydroshrinkage entanglement.values)
Raw
Pre-treatment andmaterials, otherintermediates, Wetfinal Processingtextile Stagesproducts Criteriaas
Ammonia treatment:well Prohibited,as expect,accessories formust after-treatmentmeet ofstringent wool,limits ifregarding performedunwanted inresidues
SocialclosedCriteria system
Bleaches:Social Maycriteria bebased used on the basiskey norms of oxygenthe onlyInternational (peroxides,Labour ozone,Organisation etc.).(ILO) Approvedmust Certifiersbe maymet grantby exceptionsall forprocessors non-cottonand fibremanufacturers. productsThey wheremust oxygenhave bleachesa aresocial notcompliance sufficientlymanagement functional,with provideddefined theyelements meetin theplace basicto requirementsensure
Boiling, kiering,that washing:the Allowedsocial arecriteria auxiliariescan thatbe meetmet. theFor basicadequate requiremetsimplementation only.and Washingassessment detergentsof mustthe notfollowing containsocial phosphates.criteria
Chlorination oftopics wools:the prohibited.listed
Desizing: Allowedapparelkey areconventions GMOof freethe enzymaticInternational desizingLabour andOrganization other(ILO) have auxiliariesto thatbe meettaken as the basicrelevant requirementsbasis
Mechanical/thermal treatments:for Allowedinterpretation.
Mercerization
Employment/is Alkalinefreely treatment:
chosenC29Optical brightening:-
Other, notForced explicitlyLabour listedConventionC105 pre-treatment- methods:Abolition
Social Criteriaof
Employment isForced freelyLabour chosenConvention
Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected
C87Child labour- mustFreedom notof beAssociation usedand
No discriminationProtection isof practisedthe Right to Organise ConventionC98 - Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining ConventionC135 - Workers' Representatives ConventionC154 - Collective Bargaining Convention
Working conditions are safe and hygienicC155 - Occupational Safety and Health Convention
Fair
Childrenumerationlabour must not be usedC138 - Minimum Age ConventionC182 - Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention
Living wagesC95 - Protection of Wages ConventionC131 - Minimum Wage Fixing Convention
Working hours are not excessiveC1 - Hours of Work (Industry) ConventionC14 - Weekly Rest (Industry) ConventionC30 - Hours of Work (Commerce and Offices) ConventionC106 - Weekly Rest (Commerce and Offices) Convention
Noprecariousdiscrimination is practisedC100 - Equal Remuneration ConventionC111 - Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention
Regular employment is providedC158: Termination of Employment ConventionC175: Part-time Work ConventionC177: Homework ConventionC181 Private Employment Agencies Convention
Harsh or inhumane treatment is prohibited
C29Social Compliance- ManagementForced (policy)Labour
Ethical BusinessConventionC105 Behaviour- (anti-corruption)Abolition of Forced Labour Convention
Source: [[https://www.global-standard.org/the-standard/general-description.html|GOTS General Description of the Standard]]
More details on the criteria can be found here, pages 7-32: [[https://www.global-standard.org/images/GOTS_Documents/GOTS_Standard_5.0_EN.pdf|GOTS Standard 5.0]]
The following criteria are applied to the GOTS Version 5.0 certification:
Approved
Key
Organic
Prohibited
Aromatic
Flame
Chlorinated
Complexing
Endocrine
Formaldehyde
Genetically
Inputs
Inputs
Inputs
Organotin
Plasticizers
Per-
Quaternary
Key
At
Substances
All
All
Prohibition
Oral
Aquatic
Relation
The
<
>
Spinning
Any
Azo
Discharge
Sizing
Allowed
Restrictions
Synthetic
All
Wet
Packaging material must
Knitting
Technical
Pre-treatment
Ammonia
Social
Boiling,
Chlorination
Desizing:
Mechanical/thermal
Employment
Other,
Social
Employment
Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected
No
Working conditions are safe and hygienicC155 - Occupational Safety and Health Convention
Child
Living wagesC95 - Protection of Wages ConventionC131 - Minimum Wage Fixing Convention
Working hours are not excessiveC1 - Hours of Work (Industry) ConventionC14 - Weekly Rest (Industry) ConventionC30 - Hours of Work (Commerce and Offices) ConventionC106 - Weekly Rest (Commerce and Offices) Convention
No
Regular employment is providedC158: Termination of Employment ConventionC175: Part-time Work ConventionC177: Homework ConventionC181 Private Employment Agencies Convention
Harsh or inhumane treatment is prohibited
Ethical
Source: [[https://www.global-standard.org/the-standard/general-description.html|GOTS General Description of the Standard]]
More details on the criteria can be found here, pages 7-32: [[https://www.global-standard.org/images/GOTS_Documents/GOTS_Standard_5.0_EN.pdf|GOTS Standard 5.0]]