Eurofins Assurance India's certifications focus on the verification of organic and recycled content in textiles, enhancing supply chain transparency, and supporting community development initiatives.
The IOAS, after a thorough evaluation process, has endorsed several Eurofins Assurance locations for their compliance with GOTS and Textile Exchange standards.
The Indian office is now among those authorised to certify textiles under these globally recognised programmes, which aim to enhance sustainable practices, ensure traceability of organic and recycled materials, promote transparency, and support community development.
Eurofins Assurance is set to offer certifications for various standards in Asia and Europe, including GOTS and Textile Exchange's Global Recycled Standard (GRS), Organic Content Standard (OCS), Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), and Content Claim Standard (CCS).
The firm also has plans to expand its coverage area in the future.
Last month, nonprofit Global Standard, which manages GOTS, disclosed a 5.2% growth in the number of certified facilities during 2024. By the end of that year, there were 15,441 facilities across 87 countries holding a GOTS certification, with oversight from 26 authorised certification bodies.
In light of the recent roll-out of Version 7.0 of the standard, efforts have commenced to develop GOTS Version 8.0. A Standard Revision Committee has been formed to guide this process. The upcoming version is currently undergoing its initial public consultation phase.
Clients worldwide will benefit from its upcoming digital platform, Impact Trace, said Eurofins Assurance.
This tool is designed to simplify the certification process by allowing customers to manage bookings, upload documents, track certification status, and access audit reports and Transaction Certificates all in one centralised location.
Eurofins Assurance serves a global clientele that includes brands, retailers, suppliers, and corporations from various sectors such as fashion, consumer goods and cosmetics. It provides services ranging from audits and certifications to inspections and tailored solutions.
