Organic Sustainability
GOTS Certified
Global Organic Textile Standard
Accredited Turnaround
10-14 Business Days
Certificate Validity
Annual Scope Certificate Cycle
IAF Sector Scope
Organic Fiber & Chemical Processing
Audit Governance
Dual-Desk Certified
Official Standard Scope
Audit Framework & Compliance Purpose
World-leading organic fiber processing verification enforcing strict toxicological limits, chain-of-custody tracking, and social accountability.
Person-Day Calculation: Based on processing stages (spinning, weaving, wet processing) and facility headcount.
Phase 01 Protocol
Mandatory Desk ReviewStage 1 Documentation Checklists
Prior to lead auditor deployment on-site, the client must submit the following verified documentation for preliminary gap analysis:
1Organic raw material transaction certificates (TCs) and certified supplier invoices
2Organic management plan detailing separation of organic and conventional lots
3List of all chemical inputs, dyestuffs, and auxiliaries with toxicological data sheets
4Environmental management manual and effluent treatment monitoring protocols
Phase 02 Verification
Facility Floor AuditStage 2 On-Site Audit Checkpoints
Qualified lead auditors inspect operational floors, machinery calibrations, risk registers, and worker safety practices across manufacturing and logistics facilities:
Inspection of raw fiber storage, ginning/spinning lines, and contamination barriers
Sampling of wastewater and chemical inventory checks against GOTS restricted list
Social criteria compliance audit including worker interviews, wage records, and working hours
Mass balance calculation and transaction certificate reconciliation across batches
Official Registry Issuance
Accredited Certification Deliverables
- Official GOTS Conformity Assessment Report
- Accredited Scope Certificate and Transaction Certificate eligibility
- Annual Organic Surveillance Roadmap
Accredited Registrar Bureau
Schedule Your GOTS Certified Audit
Submit facility headcounts, multi-site structures, and desired deployment dates. Preliminary gap analysis reports dispatched within 48 business hours.
SUBMIT AUDIT APPLICATIONGeneral Inquiry / Call DeskLead Auditor Deployment Hubs
