Qualification for Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

Target Audience

Quality and environmental managers in the textile industry.
Compliance and corporate social responsibility teams in companies involved in organic production.
Supply chain managers and buyers in textile companies.
Textile manufacturers seeking GOTS certification.
Production managers and supervisors in textile manufacturing operations.

Objective

The program aims to achieve several key objectives, including understanding the core requirements and standards of the GOTS certification for organic textiles, enhancing knowledge of sustainability, social responsibility, and environmental concerns in the textile supply chain. It also seeks to develop effective strategies for managing organic materials and ensuring compliance with GOTS standards, enabling participants to successfully navigate the auditing processes related to the certification and ensure alignment with its requirements.

Content

•	Overview of GOTS certification principles and their significance in the textile industry.
•	Basic concepts of organic textiles and sustainability in supply chains.
•	Explanation of GOTS objectives related to organic materials and sustainable production standards.
•	The commercial benefits of GOTS certification and its impact on the market and consumers.

•  Explanation of the main GOTS standards, which include:
   •  Organic materials and sustainable manufacturing.
   •  Environmental and occupational safety standards.
   •  Social responsibility in the workplace.
   •  Transparency and traceability throughout the supply chain.
•  Understanding how to apply these standards at all production stages, from farming to manufacturing and distribution.

•	Developing systems to track organic materials used in production.
•	Establishing internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GOTS standards.
•	Strategies for enhancing sustainability and reducing the environmental footprint in manufacturing processes.
•	Preparing the company for auditing and compliance by implementing sustainability policies.

•	Preparing for the GOTS certification audit and ensuring compliance with all requirements.
•	How to handle external audit processes and prepare the necessary documentation.
•	Analyzing audit results and developing corrective action plans to ensure ongoing compliance.
•	Case studies of companies that have achieved GOTS certification.

Training Methods

Interactive presentations to clarify GOTS standards and organic materials in the textile industry.
Practical workshops to train participants on developing tracking and compliance policies for GOTS.
Case studies analyzing examples from industrial companies that achieved GOTS certification and sustainability.
Practical simulations of audit processes to prepare participants for internal and external audits.
Individual and group assessments to review participants' readiness for auditing and obtaining certification.

Certificates

Participants will receive a certificate of completion for the course.
A recognized certificate such as the "Certificate in Qualification for Global Organic Textile Standard (CGOTS)" can be obtained upon completion of the program.