OEKO-TEX® new regulations for 2018 have come into effect

The OEKO-TEX® Association is again making every effort to provide support in the areas of consumer protection and sustainability along the textile value creation chain in 2018. The modifications of the existing guidelines in the OEKO-TEX® product portfolio have now finally come into effect on 01 April 2018 following a three-month transition period and are valid for all certification systems and other services.

The updating of the OEKO-TEX® standards and guidelines is based on a continual exchange of experiences with stakeholders from the industry, cooperation with initiatives and the monitoring of statutory regulations. The work by the OEKO-TEX® expert groups takes into account on-going scientific innovations and findings as well as current market developments.

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