The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) conference will be held in Mumbai, May 22, 2015. Companies representing the entire organic textile supply chain will learn about brand and manufacturer experiences with GOTS, as well as the role of local and international policy.

India is the largest producer of organic cotton (approximately 70 per cent of world production) and is also home to the largest number of GOTS-certified processing facilities. More than 1,300 GOTS certified facilities are in India representing more than one-third of the total number of GOTS certified facilities worldwide.

The participation of leading brands, suppliers and the Indian government will provide excellent networking opportunities, and will also help to create successful partnerships including extensive buyer-seller opportunities.

GOTS is the globally recognised standard in ecology and social responsibility for the processing of textiles made from at least 70 per cent certified organic natural fibers. The stringent voluntary global standard addresses the entire post-harvest processing (including spinning, knitting, weaving, dyeing and manufacturing) of textiles made with organic fiber (such as organic cotton and organic wool). Key provisions include a ban on the use of genetically modified organisms, restricted substance list, and child labor, while requiring strong social compliance management systems and strict waste water treatment practices.