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Information seminar about OEKO-TEX® certification -
Noida (RG) With respect to the growing demand for eco-friendly textiles and hence the increase in interest for certification according to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 amongst the Indian garment exporters and raw material suppliers along the supply chain, Hohenstein India Pvt. Ltd., with great pleasure would like to invite you to a seminar about OEKO-TEX® product certification on Wednesday, 26 September 2012 in Mayur Vihar, Delhi, India.
The seminar will provide comprehensive information about the OEKO-TEX® testing and certification procedures, the testing criteria and limit values as well as the impact of OEKO-TEX® certification on international business. Additionally, the events will also highlight other existing legislations in the USA and Europe which have to be complied by the exporters. Entrepreneurs, quality assurance representatives from all stages of textile production, buying agents and their suppliers can participate in these events.
The OEKO-TEX® label reliably indicates to interested end users the additional benefit of tested safety for clothing, home textiles and other textile articles optimized in terms of human ecology. In this way, the test label provides an important decision-making tool while purchasing textiles. In addition, the OEKO-TEX® certificate is considered necessary by various European buyers, and American buyers increasingly are also demanding for the same. Thus, the OEKO-TEX® label is an ideal marketing tool for all who need to market their products to Europe and the USA.
| Seminar details: | |
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| Date: | Wednesday, 26 September 2012 |
| Time: | 02:00 p.m. - 05:30 p.m. (followed by HI-TEA) |
| Venue: |
Double Tree by Hilton New Delhi Mayur Vihar 13, District Centre, Mayur Vihar New Delhi – 110091 INDIA |
| Costs: | The seminar will be free of charge to the participants, but pre-registration is mandatory. |
| Registration: |
Interested persons can register by sending an e-mail to: Mr. Jijimon jijimon@hohenstein.in Ms Richa Garg r.garg@hohenstein.in Mr Jacob Kutty (Country Manager) jacob.k@hohenstein.in Besides, there is an online form available in the “News” section ofwww.hohenstein.in. Preference will be given on first come first serve basis. |
| The topics to be covered in the seminar will be as follows: | |
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| 2:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 2:30 p.m. | Brief introduction about the Hohenstein Institute |
| 2:50 p.m. | Introduction to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification |
| 3:30 p.m. | The OEKO-TEX® Label in Sales and Marketing |
| 3:50 p.m. | Eco Passport |
| 4:00 p.m. | Audit requirements/Procedures |
| 4:20 p.m. | Major Achievements |
| 4:40 p.m. | Frequently sked Questions |
| 5:00 p.m. | Questions and Answers Session |
About Hohenstein India Pvt. Ltd. / Hohenstein Institute
Hohenstein India Pvt. Ltd. is a subsidiary of the textile research and testing centre Hohenstein Institute, Germany, and is the official representative office for OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 and OEKO-TEX® Standard 1000 certification in India and Sri Lanka.
The Hohenstein Institute make up an internationally recognised research and service centre. Companies and businesses all along the textile chain, and in numerous other associated areas too, benefit from the skills of the Hohenstein experts in research, development, testing, consulting, certification and all types of training.
At the Hohenstein Institute, a team of highly-qualified and committed staff work in modern, well-equipped laboratories for future improvements in textile products and services.
At the same time, manufacturers, retailers, importers and exporters from all over the world have the quality and properties of their products tested and evaluated by the Hohenstein specialists. Proven quality, which these businesses find pays for itself in increased sales and reduced numbers of complaints.
