What Is the GoodWeave Label?


The GoodWeave Label

The GoodWeave label is the best assurance that no child, forced, or bonded labor was used in the making of a certified product. It also means your purchase supports programs that educate children and improve working conditions for adults in producer communities.

Each GoodWeave label has a unique code that can be traced back to the licensed producer.

GoodWeave Certified label

Label Criteria

Licensed producers must meet the requirements of the GoodWeave Standard — a standard rooted in three unwavering certification principles:

  • No child labor is allowed
  • No forced or bonded labor is allowed
  • Workplace conditions are documented and verifiable

GoodWeave makes regular, unannounced inspections of all production facilities — covering tier one factories and all outsourced production, including homes — to verify compliance with this Standard.

Additionally, producers undergo a separate annual audit to document their improvement against five progress principles. These are not currently required for certification, but reflect GoodWeave's commitment to continuous improvement:

  • Freedom of association and collective bargaining are recognized
  • No discrimination is practiced
  • Workers' health and safety shall be protected
  • Working hours, wages, and benefits are respected
  • Negative environmental impacts of production are identified and minimized

Label Issuance

GoodWeave certification labels are issued to licensed producers selling products to licensed importers.

  • Only licensed producers can use the GoodWeave label
  • Producers must first be approved by GoodWeave's Certification Committee in order to be licensed and use the label
  • Licensed producers and their subcontractors must comply with the GoodWeave Standard
  • The Certification Committee reviews all cases of noncompliance

Credibility

Meaningful labels help guide informed purchasing decisions. GoodWeave's label meets the following criteria:

  • The claim is clear and free from misleading details
  • It is based on substantiated evidence
  • Its system is transparent and information about the claim is freely available and accessible
  • There are significant controls as to how the label is issued and used

Learn more at goodweave.org.