¿Qué hace OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100?
- Gives consumers and purchasers a reliable, 3rd-party label for non-hazardous products that are tested in accordance with strict global standards to protect from harmful substances in textiles
- Provides targeted product stewardship support for companies in the textile chain with human-ecological product safety, based on a scientific criteria catalogue and neutral laboratory tests
- Simplifies and accelerates supplier relationships for manufacturers and retailers who want to ensure product safety for their customers
- Ensures legal conformity for importers, retailers and manufacturers
¿Qué afirmación certifica OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100?
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification means that a product, material, accessory or other textile related good, has been tested for substances that could harm human health. This standard protects people from toxins that are left on the product.
To make the claim on a finished good, the product and each of its components/inputs must be tested. This means claims of certification on ingredients (e.g. "the fabric in this product is certified") are NOT allowed.
Although a product that is safer for humans could also be better for the planet, STANDARD 100 is not an eco/sustainability claim. Sustainability is verified through the OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN label, of which STANDARD 100 is an important part.
¿El STANDARD 100 influye en la sostenibilidad?
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is a product safety standard. However, limiting or restricting a chemical at the component level influences input chemistries and factories.
- The STANDARD 100 restricted substance list has continued to expand from 100 substances (in 1992) to over 1,000, including chemicals like formaldehyde, APEOs, PFCs and heavy metals that negatively impact humans. Many of these restricted substances also impact the planet
- STANDARD 100 limit values (output control) are directly tied to OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT chemical certification (input control) - incentivizing the use of certified chemistries, which means better chemistries are being used from the beginning
- ECO PASSPORT then influences chemicals going into OEKO-TEX® STeP certified factories (process control)
- Low and enforced limits in products via STANDARD 100 are an important systems approach to limiting the negative impacts of chemicals on consumers, while influencing responsible chemical management throughout the supply chain
¿Qué se prueba para la certificación STANDARD 100?
The OEKO-TEX® criteria catalogue contains a wide variety of test parameters that consider all ways a substance can be absorbed (skin, mouth, breathing). The central components of STANDARD 100 - requirements, limit values and test methods - are based on science. In many cases, the test criteria and limit values go far beyond applicable international standards and regulations. The inclusion of potentially harmful substances not yet legally regulated reflects the pioneering role.
¿Cuáles son las clases de productos OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100?
STANDARD 100 pruebas de sustancias nocivas según el propósito del producto. Cuanto más intenso es el contacto con la piel y más sensible la piel, más estrictos son los requisitos ecológicos humanos.
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre el Anexo 4/5 y el 6/7?
Annex 4/5 (most common)
- The parameters & defined limit values are based on scientific data to reliably protect human ecological safety. This standard also meets or exceeds global regulations (such as REACH regulations).
Annex 6/7
- The expanded criteria catalogue is for companies focused on the Greenpeace Detox campaign and is required for all textiles in the Greenpeace trial standard.
- Prescribes stricter limit values for many test parameters and substances, not for human health, but for improved environmental performance in the production of textiles to align with the Detox campaign.
¿OEKO-TEX® prueba y certifica para PFAS?
Los PFAS están restringidos en OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 - Annexes 4 and 6.
Se requieren pruebas de flúor total para todas las clases de productos.
- Clase I (productos para bebés) - PFAS prohibido
- Clases 2-4 : las fallas impiden la certificación a partir de 2024
Si está específicamente interesado en PFAS, recomendamos realizar pruebas de acuerdo con el Anexo 6, que tiene valores límite para PFAS comparables con los estándares de la industria como AFIRM.
La certificación STANDARD 100 significa que el producto ha sido probado para las sustancias enumeradas. No certificamos el producto como libre de PFAS.
¿Cuánto tiempo es válido un certificado OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100?
A STANDARD 100 certificate is valid for 12 months and can be renewed annually. We recommend starting the renewal process up to 3 months before expiration to ensure continuous product safety and smooth process along the OEKO-TEX® certified supply chain. Many downstream certifications are dependent on pre-certified components from suppliers.
¿Cómo se seleccionan las muestras para las pruebas OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100?
The article description on the certificate is based on a representative selection of samples which must cover the entire product group to be certified. An incomplete sample selection may lead to a restriction of the certified article group.
¿STANDARD 100 requiere auditorías? ¿Por qué?
To ensure consistent safety of certified products, an approved quality management system must be in place. Qualified auditors verify systems during on-site quality assurance meetings. These meetings occur within the first year of certification and every third year thereafter.
¿Puedo usar biocidas o ingredientes retardantes de llama?
Most biologically active/biocides and flame retardant substances are forbidden from use in OEKO-TEX® certified products.
Exceptions are made for substances on the OEKO-TEX® Active Chemical Products list, which have been examined separately by an OEKO-TEX® partner toxicologist.
¿Qué son los suplementos para artículos especiales y EPP?
STANDARD 100 supplements are related to very specific market segments and product types with specific requirements.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Materials for PPE - exceptions to maintain protective qualities
- Special Articles - for complex finished goods like beds, furniture, stollers, etc.
Contact us to determine if your product falls under a supplement.
¿Cómo se puede utilizar la etiqueta STANDARD 100?
An OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certificate and label are awarded only when all the component parts meet the test criteria. Finished goods must have their own certification, even if all the individual components have already been certified.
Since the STANDARD 100 label is a protected trademark, all companies using the label must comply with the labeling rules. Forgery and misuse of the trademark can be prosecuted under criminal and civil law.
A STANDARD 100 label is only valid if the test number and the responsible testing institute are shown. These details must also correspond to the company’s own certificate.
For B2B purchasers, a STANDARD 100 label applied to a product is not sufficient proof of successful testing. Buyers should always require the supplier to submit a valid OEKO-TEX® certificate. The details on the STANDARD 100 label (test number and test institution) must correspond to those on the certificate and the product must be included in the certificate scope.
Please view the labeling guide and contact us with questions.
¿Cuánto cuesta la certificación STANDARD 100?
STANDARD 100 certification fees are made up of:
- License fee - fixed - annual
- Company audit fee - fixed - 1st year, then every 3 years
- Testing fees - variable - annual
- Fees are based on the testing expenses for the specific textile product or material
- Use of pre-certified source materials can significantly reduce laboratory testing for the applicant. The modular system used in STANDARD 100 certification distributes testing costs along the supply chain
- Contact us for a quote based on required testing and pre-certifications
¿Cómo obtengo la insignia Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly?
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 y MADE IN GREEN son certificaciones de confianza en el programa Climate Pledge Friendly de Amazon.
Para obtener una insignia de Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly para los productos vendidos en Amazon:
- Complete la plantilla de Amazon CPF (archivo .csv)
- o descargar sus datos de OEKO-TEX® CertLink (Texbase) - Envíe los ASIN a Amazon's Vendor Central o a Amazon's Seller Central
- Amazon asignará insignias CPF a sus productos (~5 días hábiles)
¿Cómo certifica OEKO-TEX® un proceso de conversión?
Un certificado de comisión OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 es para empresas que brindan un servicio de conversión (por ejemplo, teñido, estampado, acabado, recubrimiento, lavado, etc.), pero no producen el material en sí. El certificado de comisión de un convertidor cubre el proceso de conversión, pero no el material/producto. El material sería certificado por su proveedor.
Example: Certified Converting Process
Because the OEKO-TEX® system is modular, a commision certificate reduces the testing costs for their customers.
Example: UNcertified Converting Process
Without the converting process certified, the converter's customer assumes all certification costs.
¿Son rastreables los certificados OEKO-TEX®?
OEKO-TEX® is based on a modular system. Certification is available for every stage of the textile chain and certificates from prior stages are recognized downstream. This means that costs are shared throughout the supply chain and traceability enhanced.
¿Cómo garantiza OEKO-TEX® una calidad constante?
Además de los programas internos de garantía de calidad, la empresa certificada acepta la declaración de conformidad durante la solicitud. Este acuerdo permite a los institutos OEKO-TEX® realizar pruebas de control.
Cada año, Hohenstein realiza pruebas de control en al menos el 25% de los productos certificados. Los materiales previamente certificados se vuelven a probar durante los procesos de certificación de los productos posteriores. Muestras aleatorias de productos certificados OEKO-TEX® se compran en las tiendas y se vuelven a probar en el laboratorio. Además, auditores independientes encargados por OEKO-TEX® realizan inspecciones in situ sin previo aviso para evaluar la garantía de calidad in situ en las instalaciones.
