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26.09.2022 55 years of testing, certifying, accreditation and notification
As an accredited testing and certification body, the “OETI - Institut fuer Oekologie, Technik und Innovation GmbH“ (OETI for short) has been successfully responding to prevailing market requirements for 55 years and, in the process, has made a name for itself worldwide. To mark its anniversary, this international centre of excellence with its origins in Austria is taking a look back at the most important milestones in its history as well as providing interesting insights into future developments.
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25.09.2022 Anniversary customer success stories on the OETI website and Linkedin
On the occasion of our 55th birthday on 25 September 2022, we interviewed long-time and loyal OETI customers about their success stories using a special anniversary questionnaire. We will publish these interviews at regular intervals on our website and Linkedin social media account. We start with the Danish company EGE CARPETS A/S, which has been an OETI customer for over 40 years.
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04.07.2022 OETI as a strong partner with a comprehensive PSA portfolio
Here is an overview of the types of protective clothing we certify for you (CE marking).
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04.07.2022 Application for EU type-examination
In this article, we would like to give you an overview of the most important information regarding submitting an EU type-examination. As no two types are alike, please feel free to contact OETI's experts for further information.
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30.06.2022 How OETI's PSA customer Rentex com d.o.o. uses OETI's excellent expertise to improve its production and products
Customer Success Story: Our PSA customer Rentex com d.o.o. about the "unbelievably good and understanding basis of trust" with OETI over the past 14 years.
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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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23.10.2017 OETI is proud to announce its first MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® customer in Austria
AMIDEX is OETI’s first MADE IN GREEN customer. In the picture: OETI's Managing Director Robert Löcker und OEKO-TEX®' General Secretary Georg Dieners congratulate Alexander Auer from AMIDEX.
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23.10.2017 OETI: the LEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX® gains momentum
The LEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX® is a worldwide consistent, independent testing and certification system for leather and leather articles of all levels of production, which is tailored to the needs of leather producing and processing industries.
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05.10.2017 OETI fifty years of OETI - foto gallery
On 25 September 2017, OETI celebrates its fiftieth birthday with invited guests.
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28.09.2017 Testing services provider OETI turns 50, celebrates and expands
On 25 September 1967, the Austrian Carpet Institute Association holds its first meeting. Fifty years later – on 25 September 2017 – the former “carpet research institute” has changed into a successful, modern testing services institute for OEKO-TEX®, flooring technology, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and has its own innovation department.
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19.09.2017 Sustainability in the textile industry - Properly assess the global supply chain with OEKO-TEX®
Social and environmental concerns will soon play a greater role in public procurement. Although the aim is simple, the implementation may prove to be difficult.
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07.09.2017 ZDHC Recognizes ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® as Indicator of MRSL Conformance
OEKO-TEX® is pleased to announce that the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme will now accept ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certification as an indicator of conformance...
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31.08.2017 TESTEX expands into New Zealand
We are pleased to announce the opening of a new branch office in New Zealand. The country predominantly consists of pastoral land for sheep & cattle which offers great potential for our growth.
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22.08.2017 Consumer protection from the first day of life: With its labels, OEKOTEX ® helps parents choose human-ecologically harmless textiles and leather goods
Azo colourants in romper suites, organophosphorus compounds in rain jackets or pesticides in sheepskins. Again and again, frightening results on children’s clothing and other items from testing laboratories unsettle many parents. With the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® and the new LEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX®, OEKO-TEX® makes consumer labels available to retailers and manufacturers to help address the growing and affluent target group of health-conscious parents directly with respect to effective product safety.
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22.08.2017 Buy children’s textiles with a clear conscience: Parents rely on MADE IN GREEN
These days, parents are not just concerned about quality and price when buying children’s clothing. They also want to have the good feeling that their purchase decision was right with regards to sustainability. The MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® label creates clarity with this: Labelled articles are harmless to health and sustainably produced, according to the valid OEKO-TEX® guidelines. All of this is communicated transparently to parents on a small label.
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ALDI Australia launch “MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX®” certified towels starting August 2017
TESTEX AG is proud to announce the introduction of ALDI’S new MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® certified bath towels and bath sheets. They are the first retailer in Australia to bring the traceable textile label to their customers.
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