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Eurofins Assurance India Earns GOTS & Textile Exchange Nod

Eurofins Assurance has announced that its India office has been accredited by IOAS as a Certification Body for Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and Textile Exchange certification schemes. These globally recognised programs support sustainable practices in textiles by ensuring traceability of organic and recycled materials while promoting transparency across supply chains. Following rigorous evaluation, IOAS has approved multiple Eurofins offices for these certification programs. With this recognition, Eurofins Assurance India is now equipped to provide certification services across Asia and Europe, with plans to expand further. Approved standards include: GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) Textile Exchange GRS (Global Recycled Standard) OCS (Organic Content Standard) RCS (Recycled Claim Standard) CCS (Content Claim Standard) Benefits for Buyers and Suppliers Achieving GOTS and Textile Exchange certifications offers significant advantages — from increased transparency of raw material origins to better chain-of-custody risk management. These internationally recognised certifications also enhance brand trust and consumer confidence through verified product claims and adherence to rigorous protocols. Digital Efficiency with Impact Trace Eurofins is also developing Impact Trace, a digital platform designed to streamline the certification process. The platform enables efficient management of bookings, documentation, audit progress tracking, report access, and issuance of Transaction Certificates—all in one user-friendly interface. Trusted Network and Expertise Eurofins Assurance has a network of trained auditors across key manufacturing hubs and extensive experience in third-party audits and verification, ensuring prompt support for certification setup and compliance. Eurofins Assurance India Pvt. Ltd. also holds ISO 17065:2012 accreditation from IOAS for the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) under the Textile Exchange scheme. For more details on the certification process and requirements, visit the official Eurofins Assurance India website.