New Regulations Of OEKO-TEX 2020, Implemented In April 1St

OEKO-TEX has updated its existing certification service testing standards and limit values at the beginning of the year, consistent with consistent consumer protection and sustainable development of textiles and leather products. After the transition period, all the new regulations will be Effective from April 1, 2020 。 The most important update is briefly outlined below.

MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX now includes leather products.

Since the introduction of MADE IN GREEN labels to textiles in 2015, the sustainability label has also been applied to leather products since January 2020. In 2019, we extended the STeP certification target to the leather products factory. By integrating leather products with MADE IN GREEN tags, OEKO-TEX is taking a step forward. Leather products affixed with MADE IN GREEN labels have been tested for harmful substances according to LEATHER STANDARD and are produced according to STeP in environmentally friendly and socially responsible factories. This enables consumers to trace the production plants and manufacturing countries of leather products (such as clothing, footwear or furniture) through the only product ID or two-dimensional code on the label. OEKO-TEX also audits the production plant through trained auditors to check whether the production plant meets the required standards. MADE IN GREEN has been listed as one of the most stringent labels on the market by Greenpeace.

New contents of the limited value catalogue

After a year's monitoring period, we will now Carcinogenic nitrosamines and nitroso compounds The STANDARD 100 and LEATHER STANDARD standards will be included. Herbicide glyphosate and its salts Included in the STANDARD 100 limit catalogue. STANDARD 100 and LEATHER STANDARD also stipulate Toxic heavy metals arsenic and mercury The total limit value. Strict requirements for residues in textile materials will reduce the overall impact on environment, workers and consumers.

New substances monitored

In 2020, OEKO-TEX will monitor all kinds of new substances according to the latest scientific discoveries and precise specifications. Based on REACH regulations aimed at protecting human health and environment, some special hazardous properties and aryl amines are newly classified as substance SVHC. Will involve all kinds of Dyes, pesticides and perfluorinated compounds Conduct rigorous testing.

Integrating DETOX TO ZERO into STeP by OEKO-TEX OEKO-TEX

For a long time, the safety treatment and waste water detection of chemicals in production plants have been an important part of STeP certification. In response to the increasing complexity of textile and leather production, it began in April 1, 2020. DETOX TO ZERO It will become a mandatory element of the STeP certification plant that uses large quantities of water and chemicals (wet treatment plants). The positive impact of the new regulation is that STeP will meet the hazardous substances zero emission (ZDHC) manufacturing process limited inventory (MRSL) and the Greenpeace detoxification standard.

At the end of January 2020, the webinar can be viewed free of charge on the www.oeko-tex.com website to get detailed information about all the new regulations of OEKO-TEX products 2020. Detailed information can be obtained from the download menu item of website www.oeko-tex.com.

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