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| Decision field | Open accessPEFC Find CertifiedGlobalRemove | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Check standards | Check standards |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Standards | Materials |
| Best for | Finding or checking paper-based packaging and hangtag suppliers with PEFC chain-of-custody scope | Checking GOTS certification records |
| Know before using | A chain-of-custody record applies only to the named organization and scope; verify the exact product claim, current status, supplier role, artwork approval, and transaction documentation for each order. | 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 | Directory | Directory |
| Source type | Official registry | Official registry |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | PEFC describes the database as a current discovery and verification route for certified organizations, certificate validity, countries, product scope, sourcing, and due diligence. | 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 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 |
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