New ‘green’ certification from OEKO-TEX is ‘logical enhancement’
07/10/2014
The label replaces the OEKO-TEX Standard 100plus and the Spanish mark "Made in Green by Aitex", which us used by companies such as Mango.
OEKO-TEX general secretary Dr Jean-Pierre Haug said: "A logical enhancement of our product portfolio, the Made in Green by OEKO-TEX label offers companies in the textile industry the perfect tool for communicating to the consumer their commitment to sustainability directly on the product."
Suppliers, manufacturers and retailers have been assessing factories according to STeP by OEKO-TEX since March 2013.
It says the textile and clothing industry now has an “up-to-date package” that can support companies on their path to improved product safety and sustainability.
"The basic difference and added value when compared with its predecessors is in the transparency of the new 'Made in Green by OEKO-TEX' label for the consumers.". Textiles can be tracked using a QR code.
"We understand that not all companies can meet the requirements for the new product certification 'Made in Green by OEKO-TEX' straight away. In spite of this, the OEKO-TEX Association cannot relax the defined requirements under any circumstances. However, we offer all companies the best possible support in the implementation of the necessary prerequisites,” added Mr Haug.
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