Organic textile sector reaches a significant milestone in testing for genetically modified (GMO) cotton through Textile Exchange, GOTS, and OCA partnership
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Partners develop a new protocol that creates a common language among laboratories worldwide to screen for the potential presence of genetically modified (GM) cotton along the organic cotton value chain. LUBBOCK, Texas (PRWEB) February 10, 2021 In 2019, Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), the Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) and Textile Exchange partnered to develop the ISO IWA 32:2019 protocol(1) to create a common language among laboratories worldwide to screen for the potential presence of genetically modified (GM) cotton along the organic cotton value chain.