What is OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT?
The OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT certification allows you to prove that your products are suitable for responsible textile and leather production. It is the ideal marketing tool for manufacturers and traders of textile and leather chemicals.
In addition to manufacturing companies, brands and retailers from the textile and leather industry also rely on OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT. It allows them to satisfy industry initiatives and NGO campaigns.
What are the advantages for brands?
- High product safety and promotion of confidence among potential customers through the limitation or elimination of harmful chemicals in textiles and leather.
- Credible proof of responsible procurement practices.
- OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT is recognised as a pre-certificate for OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 and OEKO-TEX® LEATHER STANDARD.
- The OEKO-TEX® Buying Guide supports you in the selection of suppliers.
What are the advantages for manufacturers of textile and leather chemicals?
- Cost-efficient conformity screening for your products with regard to the REACH candidate list and OEKO-TEX®’s RSL and MRSL lists.
- ECO PASSPORT ensures compliance with ZDHC levels 1-3.
- Boosting potential customers’ confidence thanks to independent data evaluation by independent, neutral testing institutes.
- ECO PASSPORT promotes your certified chemicals via the OEKO-TEX® Buying Guide - a free, online sourcing tool.
- Promotion of improved product safety throughout the production chain.
- ZDHC Level 3: Use of GoBlu’s ZDHC Gateway and the BHive app for publishing certified products.
Who is OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT suitable for?
OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT certification is suitable for an extensive range of companies operating in the textile and leather industry:
- Manufacturers of chemicals, dyestuffs and additives for the textile and leather industry
- Wholesalers/distributors
We have been working very successfully with OETI for two decades. The clearly defined structure of the individual STeP modules has enabled us to scrutinise our procedures, enhance our processes, and identify and improve existing weaknesses.
The collaboration with OETI is very beneficial for us. OETI has supported tests and certification with great competence and problem-solving skills. This support and constructive criticism have contributed significantly to our company’s development.
OETI has been very helpful throughout the whole certification process and has supported us at all levels with the various challenges we faced. We can ask them any questions at any time.
As a sustainably producing company, we want to underpin our philosophy with a recognised certificate. For this reason, we opted for STANDARD 100 in 1989 and for STeP in 2014. We value the substantial validity of OEKO-TEX®. OETI carries out tests and certifications in a highly competent and problem-solving manner.
In addition to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 and OEKO-TEX® STeP, we have also introduced OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN. It allows the end consumer to trace where the products are made. We also ensure that our products are produced in an environmentally friendly way and under safe and socially responsible working conditions.