Certifications at Bags of Bengal
Our parent company, Utsarg Globex Private Limited, holds GRS, GOTS and OEKO-TEX certification and a 4-Pillar SMETA audit under Sedex. We are also members of JPDEPC and EPCH. Each certificate checks something different, so this page explains what each one covers and where to read more.
What each certificate covers
Certificate | What it covers for us | Read more |
GRS | Scope certificate IDF-25-904209, valid until 18 January 2027. Bags, totes and pouches from 100% recycled pre-consumer cotton. | GRS certified cotton bags and our GRS guide |
GOTS | Scope certificate SC-021183-0, valid until 18 January 2027. Bags, totes and pouches from 100% organic cotton, organic label grade. | GOTS certified cotton bags and our GOTS guide |
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 | Bags from woven fabric of 100% jute or 100% cotton, product class II. | |
Sedex, 4-Pillar SMETA audit | Audit by DQS CFS GmbH on 22 September 2025. Labour standards, health and safety, environment and business ethics. |
All certificates are issued to Utsarg Globex Private Limited, the company that owns the Bags of Bengal brand.
Which certificate do you need?
- If your buyers ask about chemical safety, ask for OEKO-TEX.
- If your buyers ask about ethical sourcing and factory conditions, ask for a Sedex audit.
- If you want to market a product as organic, ask for GOTS.
- If you want to market a product as recycled, ask for GRS.
A bag can hold several of these. They are separate checks, not steps on one ladder. Tell us which ones your order needs and we confirm which certificate applies to which product.
How to check any supplier's certificate
- Ask for the certificate itself, not just a logo.
- Check that it is in the supplier’s own name and is current.
- Check that it covers the product you want.
- Check it with the issuing body or its public database.
Memberships
We are members of JPDEPC, the Jute Products Development and Export Promotion Council, and EPCH, the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts.
Our bags
We make bags in four materials: jute bags, cotton bags, juco bags and canvas bags. Which certificate applies depends on the material and the order.
How to get a quote
To quote accurately we need to know:
- The style of bag you want
- The quantity
- The certificate and documents you need with the order
- The number of colours and sides to be printed
- The delivery date
- The delivery location, so we can price DDP
Please send your artwork too. Call us on +91 70033 60903 or write to info@bagsofbengal.in. You can also read our FAQ page for more on ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which certificates does Bags of Bengal hold?
GRS, GOTS and OEKO-TEX certification and a 4-Pillar SMETA audit under Sedex. We are also members of JPDEPC and EPCH.
Can I see your certificates?
Yes. Ask us and we will share the certificates and confirm what each one covers.
Is Sedex a certificate?
No. Sedex is a platform for sharing audit information. The audit report is what matters.
Does every bag carry every certificate?
No. Which certificate applies depends on the material, the product and the order. Tell us what you need and we confirm it in your quote.
Do you offer samples?
Yes. Samples take 7 to 10 days. Plain samples are free and printed samples are charged.