OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100:
the original safety standard.

OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is a label for textiles tested for harmful substances. It sets the benchmark for textile safety, from yarn to finished product. Every item bearing the STANDARD 100 label is certified as having passed safety tests for the presence of harmful substances.

The certified article is harmless to human health
Every thread, button and accessory have been tested against a list of over 1,000 harmful substances
The more intensive the skin contact, the stricter the human ecology requirements and laboratory tests
We use globally standardised test criteria
The certification complies with international requirements and regulations
We review our limit values for harmful substances at least once a year

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These are the benefits

Compliance with global regulations, including the annexes XVII and XIV of the REACH directive, CPSIA and the ECHA-SVHC candidate list.
Network of over 35,000 certified companies around the world for easier sourcing of chemicals, materials and business partners along the textile and leather supply chain.
Thanks to our modular system, the costs for certification are distributed across the production steps. Your advantage: The testing costs for the finished product are waived if all the components have already been successfully tested according to STANDARD 100.
Optional check for genetically modified organism (GMO) check in cotton and cotton products.
Optional certification of recycled materials.
Optional certification of special articles, e.g. prams, suitcases, orthopaedic aids, curtains, chairs, etc.
Optional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) certification, eg. clothing for firefighters, military garments or chemical protection clothing, etc.

Do you want to check the validity of the certified product? Simply scan the QR code on your label or enter the certificate number in the OEKO-TEX® Label Check. Would you like to know how to use an OEKO-TEX® label? Check our Labelling Guide.

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Are you looking for certified partners or want to check which brands already have OEKO-TEX® labelled products? The OEKO-TEX® Buying Guide is an online directory for certified products, manufacturers and brands. Use this network of brands and suppliers along the textile and leather chain to find certified articles or to make new business contacts!

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Do you have questions about our certifications and services, the way we test, legal requirements and norms? Go to our FAQ page or contact us per email.

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Would you like to obtain an OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification? Are you interested in the certification process and the requirements? Visit our download area to discover the full documentation or apply for the certification.

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This is your path to certification

Application: register online, complete the application form and submit a material sample
Verification: The application and the material sample get verified
Definition & analytics: Definition of test and measurement criteria, development of an individual measurement plan, testing of the material sample
On-site visit: Inspection and evaluation of your company
Report: Delivery of a detailed test report
Certificate: Issue of certificate for one year