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06.04.2022 ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX®: Effective 1 April 2023, self-assessment will become a mandatory part of certification
So far, the ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certification consisted of a mandatory CAS number screening and laboratory analysis. The self-assessment and on-site inspection were voluntary. While the on-site inspection remains voluntary for the time being, the self-assessment will become mandatory in April 2023 for all customers who have not yet passed it for their production sites.
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05.04.2022 How OEKO-TEX® protects its brand
In order to reinforce the trust of our customers and consumers in the OEKO-TEX® brand, OEKO-TEX® has been relying on the services of Berlin-based brand protection company SENTRYC for some time now. Its eponymous software tracks brand abuse and plagiarism on online marketplaces and social media platforms.
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01.04.2022 OEKO-TEX® new regulations 2022
The OEKO-TEX® Association has released its annual updates to test criteria, limit values and requirements for its certification. All new regulations will come into force on 1 April 2022.
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31.03.2022 Emission chamber testing - mattresses and foams: Proven safety thanks to our comprehensive emission testing
Emission chamber testing according to ISO 16000 and EN 16516 now again in-house using state-of-the-art testing equipment
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30.03.2022 Emission chamber testing - building and furniture materials: Proven safety thanks to our comprehensive emission testing
Emission chamber testing according to ISO 16000 and EN 16516 now again in-house using state-of-the-art testing equipment
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28.03.2022 STeP by OEKO-TEX® certification for first leather manufacturer in Italy
OETI is very proud to introduce its customer Conceria Centomo Srl – a leather tannery - the second company within the entire OEKO-TEX® family – and the first in Italy – to receive the STeP by OEKO-TEX® certification for its leather production.
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17.01.2022 OETI interview regarding 30 years of OEKO-TEX®
Interview with OETI’s OEKO-TEX® expert Helene Melnitzky about the role of OEKO-TEX®, market trends and current OEKO-TEX® certifications and labels
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News-Archive
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18.01.2019 LEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX® test criteria: New regulations in 2019 - customer information
At the start of the year, the OEKO-TEX® Association as usual updated the applicable test criteria and limit values for product certification in accordance with LEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX®.
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10.01.2019 OEKO-TEX® new regulations 2019 - press information
For over 25 years, the OEKO-TEX®’s strategy has not been to wait for legislation but to be proactive in the field of consumer protection as a pioneer.
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10.01.2019 STANDARD 100 by OEKO - TEX® test criteria : New regulations in 2019 - customer information
At the start of the year, the OEKO-TEX® Association as usual updated the applicable test criteria and limit values for product certification in accordance with STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®. The following new regulations come into effect on 01 April 2019 for all certifications, following a three-month transition period.
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23.10.2018 TESTEX at the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics Autumn 2018
New Virtual Lab Tour and Panel Discussion “Little label – Big impact! at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics Autumn 2018
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18.10.2018 OETI at trade fair Destination Africa: Driving Ecology and Sustainability in Africa
Driving Ecology and Sustainability in Africa: OETI at trade fair Destination Africa from November 17-19, 2018,
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14.09.2018 10 new Substances of Very High Concern added to the Candidate List
The Candidate list is a list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) published by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).
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08.08.2018 New PPE “Regulation (EU) 2016/425” and UV protection news!
On April 21, 2018, the European Union adopted the new Regulation (EU) 2016/425 for personal protective equipment (PPE). Since then UV protection clothing has been included and consequently must fulfil the requirements set out in category I of the new PPE Regulation.
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27.07.2018 ZDHC Recognizes ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® as a LEVEL 3 Indicator of ZDHC MRSL Conformance
OEKO-TEX® announces that its ECO PASSPORT certification has been recognized as a LEVEL 3 ZDHC MRSL Conformance Indicator.
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27.07.2018 DETOX TO ZERO by OEKO-TEX® named best practice in Greenpeace Detox report
One of the current examples of best practice chemicals management is DETOX TO ZERO by OEKO-TEX®.
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25.07.2018 Georg Dieners, General Secretary OEKO-TEX® and the Middle East
Interesting article on the OEKO-TEX® association, its current development in general and more specifically in the Middle East.
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