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To verify a GOTS certified OEM supplier, check the supplier’s certificate number, certification body, scope, product category, label grade, expiry status, and whether the certified entity is listed in the official GOTS public database. Do not rely only on a logo, brochure, or verbal statement.
For organic cotton sanitary napkins, verification is especially important because a finished pad may contain organic cotton, non-organic absorbent materials, adhesives, films, and wrappers. Buyers must know exactly which component is certified and which claim can be made on packaging.
GOTS stands for Global Organic Textile Standard. It is a leading textile processing standard for organic fibres and covers environmental and social criteria across processing stages. For OEM buyers, GOTS can help verify that organic textile materials are handled through a controlled system rather than marketed with unsupported “natural” claims.
In feminine hygiene, GOTS-related documentation may apply to organic cotton fibres, cotton top sheets, or other textile components. The buyer should confirm whether the finished product, the material, or the supplier facility is within the certificate scope.
Ask for the GOTS certificate. The document should show the certified entity name, certification number, certifier, scope, product categories, and validity period.
Check the legal company name. The certificate name should match the supplier or the certified subcontractor involved in production.
Search the official GOTS public database. Use the licence or certification information to verify the certified entity.
Review the product scope. Make sure the certificate covers the textile material or product category relevant to your sanitary napkin project.
Confirm transaction documents. For certified organic material flow, buyers may need transaction certificates or equivalent supply-chain proof.
Check label grade rules. The product claim must match the actual certified organic fibre content and GOTS labelling requirements.
GOTS label grades distinguish between higher organic content and partial organic content. The “Organic” label grade is generally associated with at least 95% certified organic fibres, while “Made with x% organic materials” applies to products with a lower certified organic fibre share within the GOTS threshold. The correct wording depends on the certified composition and label rules.
For sanitary pads, this distinction is critical. If only the top sheet is organic cotton, the buyer should not describe the entire pad as “100% organic” unless the full product and all relevant components meet the claim requirements.
| Document | Purpose | Buyer Check |
|---|---|---|
| GOTS certificate | Confirms certified entity and scope | Name, scope, expiry date, certification body |
| Material specification | Explains organic cotton component | Top sheet weight, fibre composition, supplier |
| Transaction certificate | Supports certified material transfer | Batch, quantity, buyer/seller details |
| Product structure sheet | Shows all pad layers | Which layers are organic and which are conventional |
| Packaging artwork approval | Controls final claim wording | Logo use, label grade, certification number |
Only if the product, certificate scope, labelling rules, and brand-use permissions allow it. GOTS logo use is controlled. Buyers should not add the logo to packaging simply because a cotton supplier has a certificate. The product’s certified status and label grade must be confirmed before packaging printing.
This matters for private-label projects because packaging mistakes can become expensive. If a batch of printed wrappers or cartons uses a claim incorrectly, the buyer may need to reprint packaging or change market claims before launch.
Use component-specific language such as “organic cotton top sheet” when only the top sheet is organic.
Do not claim “fully organic pad” unless the finished product claim is verified.
Keep certificate copies and material traceability records.
Confirm whether the organic claim is intended for B2B specification sheets, retail packaging, or online marketing.
Review environmental claim wording before selling in Europe.
Check the certificate details against the official GOTS public database and confirm that the supplier name, certificate number, scope, product category, and validity period match your project.
GOTS can apply to textile products and personal hygiene products when the certified scope and composition meet the standard. Buyers should confirm whether the finished sanitary pad or only the organic cotton material is covered.
Yes. A certified supplier may also produce non-certified products. That is why buyers must verify the specific product scope, material flow, and transaction documentation for their own order.
No. “Organic cotton” describes the fibre claim, while GOTS certification verifies processing and chain-of-custody requirements under the standard. Buyers should request documentation instead of relying only on the word organic.
GOTS verification protects buyers from weak claims and supplier confusion. For organic cotton sanitary pad projects, check the certificate, database listing, material scope, label grade, and packaging wording before production. BI-Ehealthcare® can support OEM buyers with material selection and structured product development for eco-friendly pads and private-label feminine hygiene products.
