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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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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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08.02.2021 OEKO-TEX® new regulations 2021: RECYCLED MATERIALS IN STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®
Recycled materials are difficult to certify. With their previous life, recycled materials are posing different challenges than regular virgin material. Therefore within the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® framework these materials are treated differently.
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09.01.2021 OEKO-TEX® new regulations 2021: STeP by OEKO-TEX®
At the start of the year, the OEKO-TEX® Association as usual updates the applicable test criteria, limit values and requirements for its range of certifications and labels. The following new regulations for STeP by OEKOTEX® come into effect on April 1, 2021 after a three-month transition period:
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09.01.2021 LEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX® test criteria: New regulations in 2021
At the start of the year, the OEKO-TEX® Association as usual updates the applicable test criteria, limit values and requirements for its range of certifications and labels. The following new regulations for LEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX® come into effect on April 1, 2021 after a three-month transition period:
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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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