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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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News-Archive
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08.01.2020 STeP by OEKO-TEX®: New regulations in 2020
At the start of the year, the OEKO-TEX® Association as usual updated the applicable test criteria and limit values for its range of certifications. For STeP by OEKO-TEX® the following new regulations come into effect on April 1, 2020 after a three-month transition period.
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08.01.2020 OEKO-TEX® new regulations 2020
At the start of the year, OEKO-TEX® updated their existing guidelines as well as the valid test criteria and limit values for their certifications and services – in line with consistent consumer protection and the sustainability of textiles and leather products. Following a transition period, all new regulations will come into effect on 01 April 2020. An overview of the most important changes is given below.
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08.01.2020 STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® test criteria: New regulations in 2020
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 April 1, 2020 for all certifications, after a three-month transition period:
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08.01.2020 MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX®: New regulations in 2020
At the start of the year, the OEKO-TEX® Association as usual updated the applicable test criteria and limit values for its range of certifications. For MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® the following new regulations come into effect immediately:
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08.01.2020 LEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX® test criteria: New regulations in 2020
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®. The following new regulations come into effect on 01 April 2020 for all certifications, after a three-month transition period:
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08.01.2020 ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® test criteria: New regulations in 2020
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 ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX®. The following new regulations come into effect on April 1, 2020 for all certifications, after a three-month transition period:
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08.01.2020 DETOX TO ZERO by OEKO-TEX®: New regulations in 2020
At the start of the year, the OEKO-TEX® Association as usual updated the applicable test criteria and limit values for its range of certifications. For DETOX TO ZERO by OEKO-TEX® the following new regulations come into effect on April 1, 2020 after a three-month transition period:
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04.11.2019 TESTEX becomes a member of LEATHER NATURALLY
TESTEX is the first textile and leather testing institute to join LEATHER NATURALLY in promoting the use of globally manufactured sustainable leather
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03.10.2019 Abitex, Teraskin and INSPECTED QUALITY
For its resistance to surface disinfectants, OETI has awarded the INSPECTED QUALITY mark to the Teraskin®! This means that the Teraskin® product has been treated with various active ingredients of the most widely used disinfectant products. It was then subjected to various physical tests. Teraskin® passed all the tests with excellent results.
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25.09.2019 OETI customer - Vossen - one of Europe's leading terry goods manufacturers, introduces MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX®
Vossen's Management: Werner Blohmann und Paul Mohr
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