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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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News-Archive
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24.07.2019 New gas chromatography system
New gas chromatography system at OETI.
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10.07.2019 OETI establishes office in Croatia
OETI – Institute for Ecology, Technology and Innovation has set up its new sales subsidiary for OEKO-TEX® in Croatia. Consequently, OETI opens its third office in the Balkans region after having previously set up offices in Serbia and North Macedonia.
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08.06.2019 We are closed Monday, 10th of June.
Please note that the Austrian office is closed on Monday, 10th of June due to a public holiday.
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08.06.2019 We are closed Thursday and Friday, 20th and 21st of June.
Please note that the Austrian office is closed Thursday and Friday, 20th and 21st of June due to public holidays.
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06.06.2019 Brand-new test equipment for protective gloves at OETI
We are now able to test in-house the cut resistance of protective gloves based on EN 388:2016+A1:2018.
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28.05.2019 We are closed this Thursday and Friday (30.05 and 31.05.2019)
Please note that our Austrian office is closed this Thursday and Friday (30.05 and 31.05.2019) due to a public holiday.
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22.05.2019 INSPECTED QUALITY: new OETI quality label with uniform INSPECTED QUALITY guideline – applicable to different products
OETI has developed the new INSPECTED QUALITY label for you. With the INSPECTED QUALITY label we offer you a label for your products, services, production processes or production sites. INSPECTED QUALITY gives you as our customer the advantage of a flexible label that gives your business partners and consumers the safety of an INSPECTED QUALITY standard.
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26.04.2019 ECO PASSPORT: New regulations 2019
OEKO-TEX® Test Criteria 2019 – New regulations finally entered into force on 1 April. Please find the press release and detailed list of the changes that will come into effect on the 1st of May in this news clip.
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04.04.2019 Press release - Vegan textiles: OETI and Vegan Society working together
OETI now audits textile companies who want to obtain the V-label on behalf of the Vegan Society Austria. The first pilot project with OETI’s long-term customer Vossen, one of Europe’s leading terry products’ manufacturers, proved to be a success.
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04.04.2019 OEKO-TEX® Test Criteria 2019 – New regulations finally entered into force on 1 April
Consumer protection and sustainability along the textile value chain have always been fundamental issues for the OEKO-TEX® Association. For this reason, the existing guidelines of the OEKO-TEX® product portfolio are updated at the beginning of each year.
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