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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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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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18.07.2018 TESTEX opens new PCR-Laboratory for the screening of GMO-Cotton in Zurich!
TESTEX opens a new laboratory for the testing of genetically modified organisms (GMO) in cotton products.
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03.07.2018 Together for sustainability: TESTEX joins ZDHC!
TESTEX joins the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Roadmap to Zero Programme and so actively underlines its sustainability efforts.
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