certification

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Designed to extend the lifecycle of garments, the Circularity label empowers brands and manufacturers to embrace sustainable practices and make a positive environmental impact. © Testex

 
24/10/2024 – Testex Circularity

Testex Circularity

New certification for sustainable textiles

Testex, a company for textile testing and certification, announces the launch of its new Testex Circularity label, an initiative aimed at shaping the ... By  Sibylle Michel
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Dr. Alfred J. Beerli has been the new CEO of Oeko-Tex since June 2024. © Oeko-Tex

 
20/08/2024 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

Oeko-Tex welcomes new CEO

Dr. Alfred J. Beerli, the new CEO of Oeko-Tex, started in June 2024. Dr Beerli brings experience in strategic management consulting and operational, IT ... By  Sibylle Michel
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Primary data and technology outperforms current standard, transaction certificates are no longer necessary. © Aware

 
09/10/2023 – Aware

Aware

The art of managing public blockchains

Transaction certificates (TCs) were seen as the solution to transparency, and now Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are the new answer to nail traceability. ... By  Editorial staff
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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
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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
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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
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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