APPLICATION 01
Apparel and home textiles
Prepare complete article and component information.
INTERNATIONAL / TEXTILE SUBSTANCE SAFETY
OEKO-TEX.
A clearer path for textile testing.
Prepare textile products for the appropriate OEKO-TEX programme, with a focus on STANDARD 100 harmful-substance testing, component information, intended-use classification and coordination with the responsible testing institute.
Product assessment · Documentation · Coordination
TEXTILE SUBSTANCE SAFETY
International
OEKO-TEX
SERVICE AT A GLANCEOEKO-TEX Textile CertificationInternational
YOUR MARKETInternational
YOUR FOCUSTextile substance safety
OUR APPROACHConnected compliance support
FROM THE DETAILSTo the
possibilities.CLARITY AT EVERY STEP
possibilities.CLARITY AT EVERY STEP
Built around your product.
Focused on your next market.
Focused on your next market.
01 / THE BIG PICTURE
Understand the requirements.
See the opportunity.
OEKO-TEX is a family of programmes with different purposes. STANDARD 100 concerns textiles tested for harmful substances; other programmes address areas such as leather, chemicals, production facilities or traceable product labeling. Selecting the right programme is the first step in a useful application.
Complise Global helps manufacturers and suppliers prepare a clear product and material file. For STANDARD 100 projects, preparation centres on the article’s composition, components and intended use, together with coordination of the samples and evidence requested by the institute.
Explore the requirements02 / WHERE IT APPLIES
Different products.
A shared focus on compliance.
Start with your product’s intended use and category. Here are some of the applications covered in this service.
APPLICATION 02
Baby and skin-contact products
Clarify intended use and the relevant product class.
APPLICATION 03
Yarns, fabrics and accessories
Connect supplier evidence with the assessed material scope.
These are examples. The applicable route depends on your product specifications and target market.
03 / THE PATH FORWARD
From assessment
to your next market.
Move from the first assessment to a documented compliance plan, with clear responsibilities and evidence for your product.
Select the programme
Define the product and intended market claim.
Prepare the file
Map composition, components and suppliers.
Coordinate testing
Organize samples and institute clarification.
Maintain the scope
Review artwork, changes and renewal requirements.
One connected workflow, with your product at the center.
Create your product brief04 / EXPLORE THE DETAILS
Your requirements.
The details, made clear.
Open a topic for guidance on scope, requirements, documentation and practical considerations.
6 topics in this guide
CHAPTER 01Choose the programme deliberatelyIdentify the claim your business or customer needs. A textile product assessment under STANDARD 100 is different from…
Identify the claim your business or customer needs. A textile product assessment under STANDARD 100 is different from production-facility certification under STeP or a chemical assessment under ECO PASSPORT. Keep programme names precise in quotations, specifications and sales materials.
CHAPTER 02Define the article and intended usePrepare a description of who uses the article and how it contacts the body. STANDARD 100 has four product classes covering babies…
Prepare a description of who uses the article and how it contacts the body. STANDARD 100 has four product classes covering babies and young children, direct skin contact, products without direct skin contact and decoration applications. Intended use affects the applicable testing requirements.
CHAPTER 03Prepare a complete component inventoryList the fabrics, threads, prints, coatings, fasteners and other elements included in the finished article. Match supplier names…
List the fabrics, threads, prints, coatings, fasteners and other elements included in the finished article. Match supplier names and material codes to the samples submitted. This working inventory helps identify changes that could otherwise escape a product-level review.
- Material composition and finishing details
- Accessories, colours and supplier evidence
CHAPTER 04Coordinate the assessment evidenceWork with the responsible institute to establish the application, sample selection and testing plan. Gather existing component…
Work with the responsible institute to establish the application, sample selection and testing plan. Gather existing component certificates for its review and confirm their relevance. A document bearing a familiar mark should still be checked against the actual material and article scope.
CHAPTER 05Keep labels within the authorized scopeUse the correct certificate details and applicable labeling rules for the approved article. STANDARD 100 should not be promoted…
Use the correct certificate details and applicable labeling rules for the approved article. STANDARD 100 should not be promoted as automatic proof of organic content, recycled content or every aspect of factory performance. Make additional claims only when separate supporting evidence and permissions exist.
CHAPTER 06Manage product changes and renewalMaintain a review process for new suppliers, finishes, colours and accessories. OEKO-TEX updates its criteria regularly, so check…
Maintain a review process for new suppliers, finishes, colours and accessories. OEKO-TEX updates its criteria regularly, so check the current requirements when planning assessment or renewal. We support document preparation and coordination; the responsible institute conducts assessment and determines certification.
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Try “testing”, “documents” or “process”.
Official sources & further reading
OEKO-TEX — STANDARD 100 OEKO-TEX — Programme portfolio OEKO-TEX — STANDARD 100 standard documentRequirements vary by product, intended use and market. Confirm the applicable standards and current regulatory route before proceeding.
05 / A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
Your questions.
Our starting points.
Practical answers to common questions about OEKO-TEX Textile Certification.
01Are all OEKO-TEX programmes the same?
No. They cover different subjects. Match the programme to the product, process and intended claim before beginning an application.
02Does STANDARD 100 consider accessories?
Yes. Article preparation should include relevant components such as threads, buttons and other accessories, not only the main fabric.
03Does STANDARD 100 mean a product is organic?
Not automatically. Organic and recycled-content claims require their own appropriate evidence and scheme conditions.
04Can existing component certificates help?
They can be relevant supporting evidence. The institute determines how they apply to the article, testing plan and requested certification scope.
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LET’S PLAN WHAT’S NEXT
Your product.
A world of potential.
Turn your product details and ambitions into a clear starting point.
Create my product briefService marks and organization names identify the standards and regulatory topics discussed. They do not indicate certification of, affiliation with, or endorsement of Complise Global.