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Do not miss out on our latest OETI updates, those of our parent company TESTEX AG and the OEKO-TEX® Association.
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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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01.04.2019 Next STeP: OEKO-TEX® expands Sustainable Textile Production toinclude leather products
When it comes to environmentally friendly production, the leather industry is still in its infancy. With the Sustainable Textile and Leather Production Certification (in short, STeP), which was launched on 01 April 2019, OEKO-TEX® is taking a giant step towards environmental protectionand sustainability, also in leather processing.
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27.03.2019 Presentation: Latest STeP by OEKO-TEX® updates
Please find the latest update from STeP by OEKO-TEX® (Edition 01.2019) in a new format here! The presentation comes with an audio guide: clicking on each loudspeaker symbol provides you with an explanation to the changes.
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27.03.2019 New regulations for STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® - Additional document OETI
The new regulations for STANDARD 100 come into effect on 01 April 2019. Thus, we have prepared a simplified guide to the new regulations in the form of a PDF-document, which highlights the changes.
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01.03.2019 Public holidays 2019 - closing days OETI
Please note that we are closed at the dates stated in this new's post.
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22.02.2019 Customer information: OETI has launched a new certificate for eco-friendly and regionally produced natural fibre products
INSPECTED QUALITY is a label which OETI has developed for products which are composed of 100% natural fibres, produced regionally and produced in an environmentally friendly way. INSPECTED QUALITY is targeted at small- and medium-sized enterprises who want to illustrate the regional, eco-friendly and high quality character of their products.
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14.02.2019 Press report: OETI has launched a new certificate for eco-friendly and regionally produced natural fibre products
INSPECTED QUALITY is a label which OETI has developed for products which are composed of 100% natural fibres, produced regionally and produced in an environmentally friendly way.
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08.02.2019 Watch the OEKO-TEX® Webinar regarding the New Regulations 2019 here!
OEKO-TEX® new regulations 2019
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30.01.2019 STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® test criteria: New regulations in 2019 - substances benzene & quinoline
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®.
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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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