CERTIFICATIONS FOR AN ORGANIC PURPOSE

Quality is an intangible attribute. But for the Apparel and Textile Industry, certifications help in letting the consumers know what you are selling and how environment-friendly is your collection. Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certifies such textile companies

- Anurima Das

Sumit Gupta is a ‘sustainability’ professional in the field of Textile Processing. He has more than 12 years of experience in EcoFashion, RSL, Chemical Compliance, Sustainability Management, Social Compliance, Technical Certifications, Eco-Labels, Content Marketing and Consulting. He is currently working with the German Standard Organisation - Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) as their ‘Deputy Director Standard Development & Quality Assurance’ as well as ‘Representative in India & Bangladesh’. As Deputy Director, he supports the company in international activities that include Standard Revision, Standard Comparisons, supporting GOTS Approved Certifiers, and various other activities related to progress and interpretation of the standard. As the Representative, his role involves creating more interest and awareness about ‘Organic Textiles’ for producers, exporters, retailers, educational institutes and consumers. His role also involves maintaining a liaison with the media, trade organisations and the government. He has also presented at various international conferences, seminars, colleges and companies and has extensively worked to create awareness about the importance of Chemical RSL, Traceability, Social and Environmental compliances in textile industry.

A conversation with Sumit Gupta, gives an insight into how GOTS standards are gaining importance in the present scenario.

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