GOTS Version 8.0 Unveiled: Understanding Key Changes in One Hour
Date: 9 April 2026
Time: 4pm China Time │ 1:30pm IST │ 9am BST
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 8.0 has just been released in early March, introducing significant updates on material composition, supply chain due diligence, worker protections, climate criteria, chemical management, and circularity. While the new version will become mandatory from 1 March 2027, Certified Entities should get prepared to upgrade to the new version before the scheduled annual renewal. Retailers, brands, and supply chain partners should leverage this one-year window to prepare for the new version as well.
In this one-hour webinar, Sumit Gupta, Global Programme Manager from Eurofins Assurance will explain key changes that you should be aware of for your next GOTS certification.
Agenda:
- Transition timeline
- Deep-dive of key changes
- Fibre Composition: Allowed and disallowed fibres and combinations.
- Due Diligence & Tools: Enhanced verification for human rights, environment.
- Worker Protections: Stricter grievance mechanisms, living wages.
- Climate & Environmental Criteria: New GHG targets, GMO verification.
- Chemical & Substance Controls: Expanded restricted lists, microfiber monitoring.
- Circularity & Waste: Packaging rules, recycling mandates.
- Safety & Testing: Updated protocols for product integrity.
- Q&As
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed! If you can’t make it live, recording will be shared.
About Speakers
Sumit Gupta
Global Programme Manager
Eurofins Assurance India
Sumit is a versatile sustainability leader with over 17 years of progressive experience in the fields of auditing, chemical compliance, benchmarking, training, and standards development.
In his current role at Eurofins Assurance, Sumit oversees and manages sustainability programme development that covers Global Organic Textile Standard, Textile Exchange and Better Cotton. Prior to this role, Sumit held positions in technical compliance, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement at IOAS, GOTS, and other third-party certification bodies.
Sumit earned a Gold Medal in his Bachelor of Tech. and holds a Distinction in his Master of Tech. from leading institutions in India.
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