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| Decision field | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove | Open accessSupplier Screening BriefGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Check standards | Source production |
| Area | Materials | Production |
| Best for | Checking GOTS certification records | Turning a supplier lead into a scoped, reviewable decision |
| 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. | The brief is not an audit, legal opinion, customs determination, certificate validation, credit review, or performance guarantee; risk-appropriate verification remains necessary. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Apparel brands | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Stitch Authority |
| Source type | Official registry | Stitch Authority |
| 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. | The brief translates OECD garment-sector due diligence, official trade guidance, customs traceability expectations, and certificate-scope controls into a claim-by-claim decision record. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Oct 13, 2026 | Jul 15, 2027 |
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