A full certification reference applies the same field concepts — like "Assessment Level" — across every certification GCN lists, so facilities aren't left guessing at definitions.
How to read this table
- Assessor Level — independence of the assessing party (typically 3rd Party).
- Assessment Level — source of assurance: either Scheme CAB (accredited bodies recognised by the scheme) or authority endorsement.
- Conformity Topic — the broad UNTP category the credential addresses.
Where genuine uncertainty exists about a specific scheme's exact accreditation structure, that's flagged clearly rather than guessed.
Major certification categories
Textile & Fibre Certifications
- Organic/Recycled Content — GOTS, OCS, GRS, RCS
- Animal Fibre/Welfare Standards — RWS, RDS, RMS, RAS
- Chemical & Safety — bluesign, OEKO-TEX variants, ISO 20471
- Traceability/Chain of Custody — FSC, PEFC, CanopyStyle
- Regenerative/Land-Based — ROC, Better Cotton
- Design/Branding — Cradle to Cradle, EU Ecolabel
- Cross-cutting — SBTi, ZDHC Roadmap
Facility-Level Certifications
Covers Product & Material Integrity, Environmental Management, Social & Labour, Quality & Operations, Health & Safety, Climate & Carbon, and other standards.
Accreditations
Includes amfori BSCI, Higg BRM, ISO standards, OECD Due Diligence, SLCP, SA8000, and UN Global Compact.