#Sustainability
GOTS publishes update: Approval procedure & requirements for certification bodies – Version 4.0
The updated Version 4.0 has been aligned with the requirements of ISO 17065 and incorporates revised conformity assessment procedures and methodologies for Certification Bodies. These updates reflect best practices in evaluating management systems, thereby strengthening quality assurance, and safeguarding the integrity of certified products.
Developed through extensive consultation with Certification Bodies, this document sets forth the requirements for the approval and monitoring of Certification Bodies. It ensures that certification of companies and their facilities is carried out consistently, impartially, and competently in accordance with Global Standards.
Access the updated document here:
https://global-standard.org/images/resource-library/documents/certificate-policies-and-templates/Approval%20Procedure%20and%20Requirements%20for%20Certification%20Bodies%20v4.0.pdf
