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| Decision field | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove | Free downloadAAFA Restricted Substance ListGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Check standards | Check standards |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Materials | Standards |
| Best for | Checking GOTS certification records | Surveying finished-product chemical regulations |
| Know before using | A company result is not a blanket approval; confirm the certificate scope, validity, facility, process, product, and transaction documentation for the exact purchase. | AAFA provides the list for information only and says it is voluntary, may contain omissions or inaccuracies, and is not legal advice. A global most-restrictive value is not a complete market or product determination. Verify the current controlling law, jurisdiction, product and component scope, exemptions, effective dates, test method, sampling plan, brand requirements, manufacturing-input controls, and other safety rules. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Apparel brands | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Free download |
| Format | Directory | Reference |
| Source type | Official registry | Industry organization |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | The official GOTS search exposes certified entities by country, field of operation, product category, and certification detail, including processing and trading scopes. | AAFA published RSL Version 26 on January 28, 2026 in searchable spreadsheet and PDF formats. The association describes it as a regularly updated reference to laws and regulations restricting chemicals in finished apparel, footwear, accessories, and home textiles. Its methodology records final-product or component limits, jurisdiction, test method, and comments, and excludes factory-process restrictions and non-chemical product-safety rules. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 |
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