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The new regulations will finally come into force in Q1 2023, after a transition period. © Oeko-Tex

19/01/2023 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Oeko-Tex new regulations 2023

Oeko-Tex has published updates to the applicable test criteria, limit values and guidelines for its certifications. In the following, an overview of the ... By Sibylle Michel

With the opening of another laboratory in Shanghai, China, testing service provider Hohenstein is growing its international network. © Hohenstein

12/01/2023 – Laboratory location in China

Laboratory location in China

Hohenstein opens new testing lab in Shanghai

With the opening of another laboratory in Shanghai, China, testing service provider Hohenstein is growing its international network. By Sibylle Michel

As a holistic standard, the comprehensive and strict requirements of GOTS ensure transparent and traceable processing for organic textiles from field to finished product. © GOTS

15/11/2022 – Certification

Certification

GOTS significantly raises requirements for certified gins

GOTS brings integrity to organic products. To further advance the system, GOTS is significantly raising the requirements for GOTS-certified gins. By Sibylle Michel

With the new tool and certification, Oeko-Tex aims to prevent and mitigate existing and potential negative impacts of companies’ own business operations, their supply chains and in their wider business relationships. © Oeko-Tex

14/11/2022 – Tangible support for due diligence

Tangible support for due diligence

Oeko-Tex launches Responsible Business tool and certification

The Oeko-Tex Responsible Business tool and certification supports brands, retailers and traders in the textile and leather sector with due diligence compliance. By Sibylle Michel

For increased transparency, FTC decided to acquire the traceable label Made in Green by Oeko-Tex. © FTC

04/11/2022 – Certification

Certification

FTC receives Made in Green by Oeko-Tex label

By achieving the “Made in Green by Oeko-Tex” label, FTC is one of the first vertical cashmere fashion brand with such a high sustainability standard. By Sibylle Michel

15/09/2022 – Positive business development

Positive business development

Oeko-Tex Annual Report 2021/22

In total, Oeko-Tex issued more than 36,000 certificates and labels in the past financial year – an increase of 14% compared to the previous year. By Sibylle Michel

?From March to December 2021, a group of public buyers of garment and textiles participated in a pilot project to explore the integration of OECD risk-based due diligence into the public procurement of garment and textiles – the OECD Pilot. © j-mel/stock.adobe.com

30/08/2022 – OECD e-learning course

OECD e-learning course

Due Diligence for Garment and Footwear Supply Chains

A new e-learning course on “Due Diligence for Garment and Footwear Supply Chains” is available. For textile network readers no participation fees are incurred. By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh