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Global Organic Textile Standard logo
Global Organic Textile Standard
Global · Tier 2 Trusted
BioGro New Zealand logo
BioGro New Zealand
New Zealand · Tier 1 Gold
Orgánico Argentina logo
Orgánico Argentina
Argentina · Tier 1 Gold
What it meansThe strictest, most widely-recognised standard for organic textiles. Covers the full supply chain from organic fibre to finished garment, with environmental AND social criteria.New Zealand's largest organic certifier. Recognised by the EU, US, and Japan under their respective import-equivalence regimes.Argentina's national organic mark under SENASA (National Food Safety and Quality Service). Implemented as a label in December 2012 under Law 25.127 (1999).
ScopeTextilesSeveral categoriesFood
Established200219832012
InspectionAnnual on-site, IOAS-accreditedAnnual on-site, IFOAM-accreditedAnnual on-site, SENASA-accredited
Residue testingRequired for finished productsRisk-basedRequired
Guarantees
  • ≥70% certified-organic natural fibre (the 'organic' grade requires ≥95%).
  • Restricted dyes, no chlorine bleach, no formaldehyde, no banned heavy metals.
  • Wastewater treatment requirements.
  • Social standards based on ILO core conventions (no child labour, no forced labour, fair wages, safe workplace).
  • Annual on-site inspection by IOAS-accredited certifier.
  • ≥95% organic ingredients.
  • No synthetic pesticides, no GMOs.
  • Annual on-site inspection.
  • Covers food, textiles, and personal care under separate standards.
  • Compliance with Argentine Law 25.127.
  • Annual on-site inspection by SENASA-accredited certifier.
  • Recognised as equivalent to EU + USDA organic under bilateral agreements.
Does NOT
  • Doesn't cover non-textile components (zips, buttons, prints) beyond the chemical-restriction list.
  • New Zealand has no single legally-mandated 'organic' definition — voluntary certification is the norm.
  • Domestic recognition only — exports use the buyer's national mark (USDA, EU Leaf) under equivalence.

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