For over thirty years, OEKO-TEX® has played a pivotal role in promoting safety and sustainability within the textile sector. This organization provides various certifications, such as the ECO PASSPORT, which validate the responsible practices of industry participants. Recent improvements have streamlined the certification processes at STeP-certified facilities, incorporating elements like wastewater testing and the digital management of chemical inventories through collaborations, including the noteworthy partnership with The BHive®.
In an era where making ecologically and socially responsible choices is increasingly emphasized by governments, businesses, and consumers alike, OEKO-TEX® has consistently supported the textile and leather industries in their pursuit of product safety and sustainability. The initiative began with the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 label, aimed at building consumer and corporate trust by enabling informed, responsible decisions to safeguard both human and environmental health. This certification has grown to become one of the most recognized labels for product and consumer safety in the industry.
Today, OEKO-TEX® collaborates with over 21,000 manufacturers, brands, and retailers across more than 100 countries. These partners rely on certifications like OEKO-TEX® STeP and OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT to enhance their manufacturing processes. The OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT, an independent certification for chemicals, colorants, and auxiliaries used in the textile and leather industries, allows companies to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and build trust in their products.
An integral component of OEKO-TEX®’s modular certification system, the ECO PASSPORT is acknowledged by the OEKO-TEX® STeP production facility certification and the STANDARD 100. It is also linked to the traceable product label OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN. Companies benefit from this modular system, which will see enhancements in 2024. For instance, OEKO-TEX® STeP-certified facilities will integrate wastewater testing into ZDHC ClearStream, simplifying compliance with customer sustainability requirements. Additionally, the OEKO-TEX® partnership with The BHive® enables facilities to digitalize their chemical inventories and perform conformance checks against the ZDHC Gateway, the largest database of chemical products certified to meet the ZDHC MRSL standards.
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