Oeko-tex ® -certification
What does the label mean ? OEKO-TEX ® is the world ’ s leading and best known certification for textiles , leather and accessories that have been tested for harmful substances .
If a textile article carries the STANDARD 100 label , you can be certain that every component of this article , i . e . every thread , button and other accessory , has been tested for harmful substances and that the article therefore is harmless in human ecological terms .
The test is conducted by independent OEKO-TEX ® partner institutes . In the test they take into account numerous regulated and non-regulated substances , which may be harmful to human health . In many cases the limit values for the STANDARD 100 go beyond national and international requirements .
More information on OEKO-TEX ® official website : www . oeko-tex . com
Test criteria Examples of parameters that are included in the Oeko-Tex ® Standard 100 are prohibited azo dyes , carcinogenic and allergenic dyes , phthalates , formaldehyde , pesticides , heavy metals , certain organochlorine and organotin compounds , biologically active products , and flame retardant materials .
Four classes of products In order for the limits to be relevant for different types of products , there are four different types of product classes based on the certified product ’ s intended area of use :
Product Class I – Products for children up to 3 years .
Product Class II – Products that mostly come in direct contact with skin .
Product Class III – Products which do not come in contact with the skin , or do so only to a small extent .
Product Class IV – Furnishing and decorative materials .
The Oeko-Tex ® brand A product may only be Oeko-Tex ® labelled or certified if all the components meet the requirements for the appropriate product category . The product must also belong under one certificate . STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX ® continuously adapts the requirements to the REACH legislation for relevant parameters .
The certificate is valid for one year ( 12 months ) with a specific date .
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