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25.05.2022 We are closed on 26 and 27 May due to public holidays/bridge day.
Please note that the Austrian OETI HQ is closed on 26 and 27 May due to public holidays/bridge day.
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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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23.03.2022 OETI: Opening of sales offices in India and Bangladesh
Between its own international branches and the branches of OETI’s Swiss parent company TESTEX AG, OETI’s network of locations spans several continents. Recently, two more branches have been added in India and Bangladesh
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16.02.2022 Taking the lead in indoor air certification with CLEANAIR
New building methods and materials, as well as the trend towards sustainable buildings for living and working, have sharply increased the demand for indoor air analysis and certification. “OETI - Institute for Ecology, Technology and Innovation” was early to recognise these demands and is a pioneer in the certification of indoor air standards in Austria with its CLEANAIR certification based on the “CLEANAIR” quality standard.
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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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07.01.2021 OEKO-TEX® new regulations 2021
The test criteria for OEKO-TEX® standards are updated at least once a year based on new scientific information or statutory requirements. As per usual the most important changes are announced in January. All new regulations will finally come into force after a transition period on 1 April 2021.
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09.11.2020 Latest Newsletter: "INSPECTED QUALITY Mouth-Nose Mask"
"INSPECTED QUALITY for MOUTH-NOSE MASKS”: Much more than reliable product marking
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05.11.2020 CHECK IT OUT!
Number of OEKO-TEX(R) Certificates and Labels: 24.297 (up until September 30, 2020)
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22.10.2020 "INSPECTED QUALITY Mouth-Nose Mask"
Product Label for MOUTH-NOSE MASKS (“COMMUNITY MASKS”) tested for functionality and harmful substances.
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22.09.2020 OEKO-TEX® Webcast: How Brands Can Take Responsibility for Sustainability
Sustainable behavior will be key for businesses to successfully meet the environmental, social and economic challenges of our time
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08.04.2020 Information about test and evaluation of "Corona SARSCov-2 Virus Pandemic Respirators (CPA)"
OETI is currently the only Austrian product certification body in accordance with EN ISO / IEC 17065: 2012 entitled to use the shortened procedure based on Decree 2020-0.198.830 (from April 2, 2020) for placing respiratory masks on the market (for exclusive use of medical professionals) without CE marking in Austria.
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Customer Success Story: LÖFFLER GmbH and OEKO-TEX®
OETI’s first STeP by OEKO-TEX® customer Löffler GmbH, a pioneer for high performance sportswear in Austria, talks about OEKO-TEX® and its strategy for sustainable production.
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08.01.2020 STeP by OEKO-TEX®: New regulations in 2020
At the start of the year, the OEKO-TEX® Association as usual updated the applicable test criteria and limit values for its range of certifications. For STeP by OEKO-TEX® the following new regulations come into effect on April 1, 2020 after a three-month transition period.
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08.01.2020 OEKO-TEX® new regulations 2020
At the start of the year, OEKO-TEX® updated their existing guidelines as well as the valid test criteria and limit values for their certifications and services – in line with consistent consumer protection and the sustainability of textiles and leather products. Following a transition period, all new regulations will come into effect on 01 April 2020. An overview of the most important changes is given below.
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08.01.2020 STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® test criteria: New regulations in 2020
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 April 1, 2020 for all certifications, after a three-month transition period:
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