The Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS) is the first global standard for organic latex.
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GOLS outlines requirements for latex products made from organic raw materials, as well as for material from non-organic origins and is highly regarded, especially in the sleep sector.
Natural rubber from certified organic plantations (USDA NOP or EU) must be assessed by criteria set by the standard.
A product must contain more than 95% of certified organic raw material to get GOLS certification. The GOLS standard has emission test requirements and polymer and filler percentages, as well as permissible limits for harmful substances.
Rubber plantations and processing units up to the final retailer can be certified. Transaction certificates occur at every sale of a product in the supply chain, ensuring traceability from the plantation to the final retailer.
GOLS gives a clear path and procedure from field or farmer level to the certified organic latex product manufacturer. Additionally, manufacturers that are given approval to produce organic products under the GOLS logo have to follow mandatory environmental and social and regulations.
Criteria for the GOLS Certification
The GOLS certification is to guarantee latex products are made with minimum chemical inputs. It also gives requirements for non-organic materials and organic textiles used in the final products.
The GOLS guidelines cover the entire natural latex supply chain, from raw material harvest to responsibly manufacturing, packing, and distributing the finished products:
Latex Harvesting
Natural latex must be harvested from organic rubber plantations. The plantations should be certified by the USDA NOP (National Organic Program).
Chemical Contents
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All GOLS products must contain 95 percent or more certified organic latex. The GOLS certification limits the use of fillers and polymers needed to make latex foam. If there are other materials in the latex product, like wool or cotton, they must be GOTS or Eco-Institute certified. These globally accepted organic certifications for textiles make sure the non-latex materials are responsibly made with minimal chemical inputs.
Environmental Factors
The latex foam must be processed and manufactured in GOLS approved units. Each step of processing, including waste disposal, is checked by the inspectors of the certifying agency. These helps reduce the chances of chemical residue and environmental pollution and provides consumers with a sustainable end product.
Social and Humanitarian Factors
GOLS-approved units must meet social regulations. They must provide proper wages and safe working conditions, according to the ILO (International Labor Organization) guidelines. Discrimination and child labor are not allowed.
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