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Policies Available for Public Review

GoodWeave International (GWI) strives to meet best practices in standard setting and certification, which includes promoting transparency and stakeholder engagement. In line with these principles, GWI policies and procedures are available for public review and comment.

Terms of Reference describe the work of the various divisions and committees of GoodWeave. Nominations and applications to GWI governance committees are welcome at any time and may be sent to info@goodweave.net.

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Note: GWI reviewed and revised policies and procedures relating to the certification system during 2010-2011. The above Licensing and Certification Policy and related Terms of Reference have been approved by the GWI Members Council and become effective in April 2011.  Stakeholder comments on these documents are welcome.

Operating Procedures Available for Public Review

GoodWeave International (GWI) strives to meet best practices in standard setting, including promoting transparency and stakeholder engagement. In line with these principles, policies and procedures are available for public review and comment. Click here to learn more.

Operating Procedures (OP) direct the work of the GWI Secretariat.

Note: GoodWeave International (GWI) – formerly RugMark International (RMI) – re-branded its certification program and label in 2009. In 2010 the organization also re-branded , such that the name GoodWeave is used when referencing the certification programme, the label and the organization.