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The OEKO-TEX® standards are updated annually to stay ahead of global regulations, incorporate new scientific health data and the latest production methods. Every January, OEKO-TEX® publishes updates to the standards as well as the test criteria and limit values – in line with consistent consumer protection and the sustainability of textiles and leather products.

Following a transition period, all new regulations go into effect April 1.

Overviews of the most important changes are summarized below for each product, in this January 14, 2021 webinar and in this summary presentation (pdf).

Highlights:

  • Recycled materials certified to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®
  • New hangtag for MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX®
  • Processes for virtual audits during COVID-19

STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®

Updates Summary  Standard

MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX®

Updates Summary  Standard

LEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX®

Updates Summary  Standard

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ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX®

Updates Summary  Standard

STeP by OEKO-TEX®

Updates Summary  Standard

DETOX TO ZERO by OEKO-TEX®

Updates Summary  Standard

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ECO PASSPORT
ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX®
Independent certification for textile and leather chemicals, dyes and auxiliaries. The verification process ensures that substances fulfill specific requirements regarding sustainable textile production and environmentally friendly and socially responsible production.
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STeP
STeP by OEKO-TEX®
Independent certification for environmentally friendly and socially responsible production facilities in the textile and leather supply chains that want to transparently document their commitment to sustainability through an assessment, company audit and final scoring.
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DETOX
DETOX TO ZERO by OEKO-TEX®
Enables manufacturers to assess whether their chemical, wastewater and sludge management meet objectives of the Greenpeace Detox campaign through an
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STANDARD 100
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®
An independent certification system for textiles and accessories - from all stages of production - that protects humans from potentially harmful substances. The test criteria consider skin, saliva and respiratory contact, along with intended use and scientific health data. The certificate is awarded when all elements of an item fulfill the annually updated requirements.
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myOEKO-TEX®
myOEKO-TEX®
Portal for systematic management and evaluation of sustainable suppliers along the value chain and management of existing OEKO-TEX® certificates and labels.
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MADE IN GREEN
MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX®
A traceable label for products made with materials tested for harmful substances and produced in environmentally friendly facilities under socially responsible working conditions. The unique product ID provides customers a transparent way to learn more about its manufacturing journey.
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LEATHER STANDARD
LEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX®
An independent certification system for leather articles from all stages of production that have been tested for harmful substances. The certificate is awarded when all elements of an item fulfill the annually updated requirements.
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BUYING GUIDE
OEKO-TEX® BUYING GUIDE
An online platform for sourcing and marketing products, brands and manufacturers certified according to OEKO-TEX® standards.
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Ben Mead
Managing Director
Hohenstein Institute America
+1 800 731 9468 Phone USA@Hohenstein.comEmail