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Oeko-Tex certificates reach 100,000

20/04/2011
In recent weeks the number of certificates that the International Oeko-Tex Association has issued has passed the 100,000 mark since the organisation’s Standard 100 was established in 1993.

Currently, more than 9,500 companies in 90 countries throughout the world are actively involved in Oeko-Tex certification, which tests textiles for harmful substances. In recent years, the 15 Oeko-Tex member institutes have processed on average well over 10,000 certificates per calendar year.

The main focus of Oeko-Tex certification is articles worn close to the skin, followed by baby articles and furnishing materials. In regional terms, the majority of Oeko-Tex certificates are issued to companies in Asia (54.9%) and Europe (41.9%). But regions with fewer certificates issued such as North America have shown significant growth. China is the country with the most valid Oeko-Tex certificates, closely followed by Germany and (significantly further behind) Turkey, Italy and India.

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