# GOTS Scope 4 - Chemical Inputs & Accessories - Certification body: ETKO Ecological Agriculture Control Organization - Category: Certification en chimie verte - Canonical page: https://www.etko.com.tr/fr/certifications/greenchem/gots-scope-4-kimyasal-girdiler-ve-aksesuarlar - Markdown: https://www.etko.com.tr/fr/certifications/greenchem/gots-scope-4-kimyasal-girdiler-ve-aksesuarlar.md ## Summary Get GOTS Scope 4 Letter of Approval (LoA) for dyes, textile auxiliaries, and accessories with ETKO. Ensure global organic textile compliance and expand market… ## ETKO certifie-t-il GOTS Scope 4 - Chemical Inputs & Accessories ? Oui. ETKO (Ecological Agriculture Control Organization) propose la certification GOTS Scope 4 - Chemical Inputs & Accessories dans le cadre de son programme Certification en chimie verte. Cette page décrit la norme, la procédure de candidature et les documents associés. ## Qu'est-ce que GOTS Scope 4 - Chemical Inputs & Accessories ? Get GOTS Scope 4 Letter of Approval (LoA) for dyes, textile auxiliaries, and accessories with ETKO. Ensure global organic textile compliance and expand market… ## Details # **GOTS Scope 4: Chemical Inputs & Accessories Certification** The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the world's leading processing standard for organic fibers, ensuring environmental and social responsibility throughout the entire supply chain. **GOTS Scope 4** is the dedicated certification category for evaluating and approving chemical inputs—such as dyestuffs, textile auxiliaries, printing inks, and accessories—used in organic textile manufacturing. ETKO provides independent verification for chemical manufacturers, formulators, and traders seeking GOTS Scope 4 approval, enabling seamless integration into the global sustainable textile supply chain. ## **What Does GOTS Scope 4 Cover?** GOTS Scope 4 certification assesses all chemical preparations and structural components applied in textile wet processing, dyeing, printing, and finishing stages: - **Dyestuffs & Pigments:** Organic and inorganic colorants, dyes, and pigment formulations used in textile processing. - **Textile Auxiliaries:** Wetting agents, softeners, enzymes, fixatives, sizing agents, and finishing auxiliaries. - **Printing Inks & Pastes:** Digital textile inks, binders, and printing formulation components. - **Accessories:** Buttons, zippers, sewing threads, linings, and trims evaluated against GOTS environmental criteria. ## **The GOTS Scope 4 Approval Process** Achieving a GOTS Letter of Approval (LoA) involves a rigorous multi-step evaluation: - **Application & Product Inventory:** Submission of full technical specifications and chemical inventory to be evaluated. - **Document & SDS Review:** In-depth technical review of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Technical Data Sheets (TDS), and analytical test reports against GOTS toxicological and eco-criteria. - **On-Site Facility Inspection:** On-site audit evaluating chemical manufacturing practices, environmental management systems, wastewater treatment, and occupational health and safety (OHS). - **Issuance of Letter of Approval (LoA):** Compliant products receive an official GOTS Scope 4 Letter of Approval (LoA), valid for one year and registered on the GOTS approved chemical database. ## **Key Benefits for Chemical Formulators & Manufacturers** - **Global Market Access:** GOTS-approved chemicals can be directly utilized by GOTS Scope 1 wet processors and textile manufacturers worldwide. - **Verified Chemical Safety:** Demonstrates that formulations are free from hazardous substances, heavy metals, and restricted toxic compounds. - **Regulatory & Framework Alignment:** Aligns with international environmental benchmarks, including ZDHC MRSL guidelines and European Green Deal policies. - **Competitive Supply Chain Advantage:** Positions chemical formulators as preferred partners for eco-conscious textile manufacturers and global fashion brands. ## **Why Choose ETKO Certification?** ETKO delivers internationally recognized certification services backed by deep industry expertise and auditing integrity. We guide chemical manufacturers and formulators through the GOTS Scope 4 approval process, validating product compliance and accelerating growth in sustainable markets. Contact ETKO today to apply for your GOTS Scope 4 Letter of Approval (LoA) or request a consultation with our certification team. ## Comment demander la certification GOTS Scope 4 - Chemical Inputs & Accessories auprès d'ETKO ? Remplissez le formulaire de demande de devis en ligne sur le site d'ETKO : https://www.etko.com.tr/fr/certifications/greenchem/quote-request ## Processus de candidature Chez ETKO, nous gérons votre processus de candidature de manière transparente, rapide et claire. Notre processus se compose des étapes suivantes : 1. **Candidature et échange d'informations** — Nous recueillons des informations préliminaires sur la structure de votre entreprise et vos processus de production. 2. **Proposition et contrat** — Nous présentons une proposition détaillée pour le processus d'inspection et signons un contrat après votre approbation. 3. **Préparation pré-audit** — C'est le processus de préparation de la documentation nécessaire (inventaire chimique, documents de conformité sociale, etc.). 4. **Audit sur site** — Les auditeurs experts d'ETKO visitent votre installation et examinent votre conformité aux critères sur place. 5. **Rapport et certification** — Après résolution des non-conformités (le cas échéant), le rapport d'audit est approuvé et votre certificat est délivré. ## Accreditations - GOTS: International Organic Accreditation Service - accreditation for certification programs worldwide. - National Organic Program (NOP): United States Department of Agriculture — NOP accredited certifying agent. - TR Organik & GLOBALGAP & İTU: Turkish Accreditation Agency (TURKAK) — Turkey's national accreditation body for conformity assessment. - COSMOS: International Organic Accreditation Service — accreditation for certification programs worldwide. - Textile Exchange Standards: International Organic Accreditation Service — accreditation for certification programs worldwide. - ISO/IEC 17065:2012: International Organic Accreditation Service — accreditation for certification programs worldwide. ## Countries of operation Bangladesh, Pakistan, Ukraine, Korea, China, Denmark, Germany, Syria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia, Romania, Sweden, Bulgaria, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar ## Où trouver les règlements et formulaires GOTS Scope 4 - Chemical Inputs & Accessories ? Le centre de documents d'ETKO rassemble les règlements, formulaires et guides à jour pour cette norme : https://www.etko.com.tr/fr/certifications/greenchem/quote-request ## Related pages - HTML: https://www.etko.com.tr/fr/certifications/greenchem/gots-scope-4-kimyasal-girdiler-ve-aksesuarlar - About ETKO: https://www.etko.com.tr/fr/about - Contact: https://www.etko.com.tr/fr/contact - Document center: https://www.etko.com.tr/fr/documents?category=greenchem&standard=gots-scope-4-kimyasal-girdiler-ve-aksesuarlar