The best way to tell if your latex has been grown, processed, and manufactured to high standards is looking to see if it has a GOLS certification. GOLS stands for Global Organic Latex Standard, and mattress manufacturers with a GOLS Certified label on their products have jumped through a lot of hoops to prove they’ve gone above and beyond minimal legal standards. GOLS doesn’t just focus on limiting toxic chemicals in the manufacturing process, but it also regulates everything from growth and harvesting to shipping and sales. These guidelines ensure your mattress isn’t just safe for you as the consumer, but ethical for the environment and the workers who produced the latex. However, organic latex mattresses may also cost more than standard ones.