OEKO-TEX® DETOX TO ZERO:
exclude hazardous chemicals
from textile production

OEKO-TEX® DETOX TO ZERO is based on the DETOX campaign launched by Greenpeace in 2011. The goal of the campaign is to exclude hazardous chemicals from textile production. With DETOX TO ZERO, OEKO-TEX® provides textile producers with a practical and usable analysis and assessment tool to create transparency and control in chemicals management and wastewater quality.

Focus on chemicals, environmental performance and on a continuous improvement process
Designed for wet facilities in the supply chains of the textile industry
Designed for buyers and suppliers proactively working towards compliance with the Greenpeace DETOX goals
We review our limit values for harmful substances at least once a year

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These are the benefits

Full integration within the OEKO-TEX® STeP certification
Wastewater and sludge conformity in accordance with the DETOX TO ZERO Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL)
An efficient tool for communicating the status of Detox requirements already met within your supply chain to Greenpeace and other NGOs
Analysis and assessment of the management system including internal processes, compliance with legal requirements when handling chemicals, environmental protection and the safety and health of employees
Focus on a continuous improvement process for the gradual reduction of harmful substances
Verification system to support you and your suppliers in achieving the Greenpeace campaign goals

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

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This is how to get the DETOX TO ZERO status report:

Application: Register online, complete and submit the application form
Online Assessment: complete the questionnaire
Analysis and Evaluation: By trained OEKO-TEX® auditors
On-site Audit: OEKO-TEX® auditor verifies assessment data
Final report: detailed status report with the assessment, including corrective actions.

Do you need more information? Download our DETOX TO ZERO guidelines

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OEKO-TEX® DETOX TO ZERO - Guideline

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