GOTS Fiber & Textile Certification Organic System Plan – OSP Forms & Updates
What To Know About Your GOTS Fiber & Textile Certification Organic System Plan (OSP)
Summary: Oregon Tilth (OTCO) certifies to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), the world’s leading standard for processing organic fibers. Certification covers every step of the textile supply chain, from raw fiber to finished product. To apply, you’ll submit an Organic System Plan (OSP) that explains how your organization will meet GOTS requirements, including social, environmental, and recordkeeping practices.
What is GOTS Certification?
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is a comprehensive certification program for textiles made from organic fibers. GOTS ensures that:
- Fibers are certified organic.
- Processing meets strict environmental and social criteria.
- Chemicals used in processing meet health and ecological standards.
- Workers are treated ethically and fairly.
- Products are traceable through the entire supply chain.
By becoming GOTS certified, your business can access international markets, build consumer trust, and demonstrate leadership in sustainable textiles.
Who Needs GOTS Certification?
Any business working in the organic textile supply chain may need certification, including:
- Fiber producers (cotton, wool, flax, etc.)
- Yarn and fabric processors
- Dyeing, printing, and finishing facilities
- Cut-and-sew manufacturers
- Wholesalers, brand owners, and retailers handling certified products
Applying for Certification
Your application will include an Organic System Plan (OSP) specific to GOTS. The OSP details how your business maintains compliance at every stage, including sourcing, processing, labeling, storage, and recordkeeping.
- Learn more about our application process
- Contact our certification team for help getting started
You can select and download individual files below, or click here to download the entire GOTS OSP.
GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)
OSP (GOTS) Forms & Documents
- T&C – Terms and Conditions
- FT 0 – Operation Information
- FT 1 – Activities Checklist
- FT 2 – Facility Information
- FT 3 – Product Ingredient Summary
- FT 4 – Social Criteria Practices
- FT 5 – Sanitation and Water Practices
- FT 6 – ReceivingStoragePackagingShipping
- FT 7 – Facility Pest Management
- FT 8 – Recordkeeping Practices
- FT 9 – Personal Care Food Textile Practices
- FT10 – Due Diligence Management Process
- FT GOTS GDPR Consent
- OSP Update Form GOTS 7.0
General Updates (GOTS)
- Requirements for storage
- Update contact info
Input Updates
- FT Worksheet 1 – Prohibited Restricted Inputs
- FT Worksheet 2 – Pre Treatment Wet Processing Stages
- FT Worksheet 3 – Requirements Additional Fiber Accessories
- FT_Worksheet 4 – Limit Values Residues
- FT_Worksheet 5 – Limit Values Residues Accessories
- FT Worksheet 6 – Small Scale Subcontractor
Product Updates
- FT PFS – GOTS Product Formulation Sheet
- FT MIL – GOTS Master Ingredient List
- FT MPL – Master Products List
- GOTS Labeling Release Form
- OTCO GMO Sampling Instructions for GOTS Seed Cotton
Forms & Documents