Free Webinar Deeper understanding of the overall structure and requirements of GOTS Version 8.0

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Hosted by Control Union Japan

Free Webinar Deeper understanding of the overall structure and requirements of GOTS Version 8.0

We are pleased to invite you to a free webinar covering an overview of GOTS Version 8.0 and its key updates in preparation for the revised GOTS Standard, which will come into effect in March 2027.

This webinar is designed for a wide range of stakeholders involved in GOTS-certified operations. We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this invitation and registration link with relevant colleagues within your organization, as well as with representatives of your suppliers and business partners who may benefit from attending.

 

Event Details

Date & Time: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 14:00-15:00 (JST)
Participation Fee: Free of charge
Format: Online (Microsoft Teams Webinar)
Organizer: Control Union Japan Co., Ltd.
Who Should Attend:

  • Representatives of companies that are already GOTS certified
  • Representatives of companies considering obtaining GOTS certification
  • Professionals responsible for Sustainability, CSR, ESG, Compliance, or related functions
  • Other stakeholders involved in sustainable textile supply chains and certification programs

We welcome participation from a broad range of stakeholders involved in organic textile certification and sustainability initiatives.

Main Topics

  • Overview of GOTS Version 8.0
  • Key new requirements and major changes in Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 8:
    • Chapter 3: Requirements for Input Materials
    • Chapter 4: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Criteria
    • Chapter 5: Product Compliance Criteria
    • Chapter 8: Definitions and Terminology

Please note: To provide a more comprehensive understanding of GOTS Version 8.0, a second webinar is also planned. This session will cover topics not addressed in the first webinar, including:

  • Chapter 2: GOTS Supply Chain, Traceability, and Quality Assurance
  • Chapter 7: Criteria for the Approval of Chemical Inputs

Further details regarding the second webinar will be announced separately.

Registration link
Looking forwar to seeing you soon!