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| Decision field | Open accessGarment Sample & Release-Gate RecordGlobalRemove | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Source production | Check standards |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Production | Materials |
| Best for | Translating SMS, PP, TOP, and other sample labels into risk-based decision gates without assuming a universal sequence | Checking GOTS certification records |
| Know before using | Common term expansions do not prescribe a universal sample sequence, material state, count, turnaround, statistical plan, fit protocol, test, pass value, production release, or contract consequence. The record does not replace qualified technical, fit, quality, testing, statistical, responsible-sourcing, compliance, and legal review. | A company result is not a blanket approval; confirm the certificate scope, validity, facility, process, product, and transaction documentation for the exact purchase. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Apparel brands | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Directory |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | Official registry |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | The guide uses public Indian training materials only to establish common SMS, PP, and TOP vocabulary, then cites current ISO lot-sampling and documented-information sources, NIST measurement-process guidance, U.S. Department of Commerce supplier-sample boundaries, and OECD garment-sector due-diligence guidance for the decision controls. | The official GOTS search exposes certified entities by country, field of operation, product category, and certification detail, including processing and trading scopes. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 27, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 |
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