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Global Organic Textile Standard
Global · Tier 2 Trusted
Ø
Ø-mærket (Denmark)
Denmark · Tier 1 Gold
Orgánico SAGARPA / SENASICA (Mexico) logo
Orgánico SAGARPA / SENASICA (Mexico)
Mexico · 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.Denmark's national organic mark, owned by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration. The red Ø is one of the most-trusted food labels in the world — recognised by ~98% of Danish consumers.Mexico's national organic mark, administered by SENASICA under the Ley de Productos Orgánicos (LPO).
ScopeTextilesFoodFood
Established200219892006
InspectionAnnual on-site, IOAS-accreditedAnnual on-site by Danish Veterinary and Food AdministrationAnnual on-site, SENASICA-accredited
Residue testingRequired for finished productsRequiredRequired
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.
  • EU baseline organic (EU 2018/848).
  • Annual on-site inspection by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.
  • Direct government control (not a private body) — the unusual Danish model that drives high consumer trust.
  • ≥95% organic ingredients per LPO.
  • Annual on-site inspection by SENASICA-accredited certifier.
Does NOT
  • Doesn't cover non-textile components (zips, buttons, prints) beyond the chemical-restriction list.
  • Outside Denmark, retailers usually rely on the EU Leaf rather than the Ø.
  • USDA equivalence is granted product-by-product, not blanket.

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