LIEN’A Achieves International Quality Standards with GOLS Certification
In the sleep care industry, earning certification from reputable international organizations plays a key role in affirming product quality and building trust with customers. LIÊN Á is proud to be a brand producing mattresses and pillows that meet international-level quality standards. The following article explains what the GOLS certification is and why it matters for manufacturers of natural rubber-based products.
1. What is GOLS?
The GOLS (Global Organic Latex Standard) certification is an international standard for products made from organic natural latex, established by Control Union Certifications. GOLS ensures that the materials used in a product are truly organic latex and that the entire production process meets strict environmental and health safety requirements.
This standard oversees the entire journey from rubber sap harvesting to finished product, ensuring no harm to the environment and no use of harmful chemicals. To achieve GOLS certification, a company must meet rigorous criteria such as:
· The product must contain at least 95% certified organic raw material by weight.
· Daily testing of water samples and regular inspections of soil and leaves are conducted to ensure a pesticide-free and chemical-free production environment.
· The manufacturing facility must have clear waste management policies and ensure that no harmful discharges are released into the environment.
· The company must have sound labor practices, including fair working hours and employee benefits.
2. Why GOLS Certification Matters
GOLS certification ensures that products like natural latex mattresses and natural latex pillows are made from at least 95% organic raw material and contain no harmful chemicals, giving consumers confidence in product safety and quality, especially for items that come into direct contact with the body.
Furthermore, GOLS certification requires that production processes are carried out under strict environmental protection standards. This allows consumers to support environmental preservation by choosing eco-friendly products.
In addition, GOLS certification enhances a company’s credibility and reliability. It demonstrates the manufacturer’s commitment to quality and sustainable development, attracting trust from customers and partners. It also helps companies expand into international markets, especially those with high standards for organic latex products.
3. How to Identify GOLS-Certified Products
GOLS-certified products typically display the GOLS logo clearly on the packaging. Suppliers often provide full details about the GOLS certification on their websites, where consumers can learn more about which products have achieved this certification.
4. LIEN ‘A Achievement of International Quality with GOLS
To receive GOLS certification, LIEN ‘A uses 100% carefully selected natural organic latex harvested from its 150-hectare organic rubber plantation, complying with the strict organic standards of the USDA National Organic Program (USDA/NOP).
LIÊN Á has also invested in advanced organic production technology, created a safe working environment, and implemented worker welfare policies that meet certification requirements. Each year, representatives from the certifying organization conduct annual reviews of production quality, ecological conditions, and workplace standards to renew the certification.
Beyond GOLS, LIEN ‘A holds a range of other prestigious international certifications, including ISO 14001 (environmental management), LGA (product durability quality), and ECO (natural rubber safety for health). Thanks to these certifications, LIÊN Á’s natural rubber products are proven to deliver outstanding quality and are available in 47 countries worldwide, including demanding markets such as Europe, Japan, the Middle East, China, Korea, Taiwan, and Australia.
This certification not only assures health-safe, environmentally friendly products, but also contributes meaningfully to long-term sustainable values for our planet.