21 January 2025
The Oeko-Tex association has announced updated testing criteria, limit values, and certification guidelines for 2025, effective 1st April after a transition period. The changes aim to enhance trust and sustainability in the textile and leather industries. Report by Leatherbiz.
Notable updates include stricter leather supply chain transparency requirements under the Leather Standard to align with the European Deforestation Regulation. BPA limits under Standard 100 have been reduced, and organic cotton certification is now managed through Organic Cotton. Made in Green integrates Organic Cotton certification, while Eco Passport expands to cover commodity chemicals and prioritises biodegradability. Collaboration with ZDHC enables STeP certificate holders to join the Supplier to Zero Programme.
Oeko-Tex will detail these updates in a public webinar on 20th January 2025. For more information and registration, visit oeko-tex.com.
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