Certification with OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT or inclusion in the ACP-List of OEKO-TEX® allows referencing OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 or other applicable standards. Without this certification or listing, OEKO-TEX® cannot verify the chemical's suitability. In such cases, using OEKO-TEX® marks in any form related to specific products is prohibited by the chemical manufacturer or seller. However, if a chemical manufacturer or seller chooses to refer to OEKO-TEX® standards via text, it is considered a self-declaration. The manufacturer or seller must highlight any "self-declarations" regarding suitability to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 as an "unverified self-declaration." Such claims cannot be perceived as made on behalf of OEKO-TEX®, and OEKO-TEX® assumes no liability.
No, audits for OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 and LEATHER STANDARD are conducted as part of the STeP audits framework.
No. The OEKO-TEX® STeP label with your individual certificate number should not be used for product labeling. According to our terms of use, the STeP label is only permitted for B2B communication. For more details on the STeP label and consumer labels like OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN, OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, and OEKO-TEX® LEATHER STANDARD, refer to our OEKO-TEX® Labelling Guide .
The time until you receive a OEKO-TEX® certification will vary depending on many different factors including: standard, number of components, number of sites, location, complexity of facilities, time needed to audit, and more. The time for a OEKO-TEX® product certification (STANDARD 100, ORGANIC COTTON, LEATHER STANDARD) depends on individual factors. You can influence these factors by good preparation - with information and documents as complete as possible, e.g. within the scope of your certification application. The testing institute will then be able to discuss the specific testing effort and the resulting time requirements with you. For a OEKO-TEX® company certification (STeP & RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS) an average period of at least three to six months can be expected from the time of application, data collection and evaluation to the audit and issue of the certificate. The actual period of time, however, crucially depends on how long the facility will take to complete the online assessment. For OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT an average period of at least three months can be expected from the time of application, data collection and evaluation to the audit and issue of the certificate. The actual period of time, however, crucially depends on how long the facility will take to provide all relevant documentation, samples and how long it takes to answer the assessment questionnaire. A OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN label can be issued immediately. On average it takes only a few days provided that the conditions regarding MADE IN GREEN are fulfilled, the relevant certificates (STANDARD 100, LEATHER STANDARD, STeP) are already valid and the suppliers accept your requests immediately. Contact the institute in your region to receive a customized time estimation.
Yes, OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT certified chemicals are compliant with all product classes of STANDARD 100 (see ANNEX 4 & 6). While restrictions may apply under certain circumstances, transparent information is provided. Final textiles and leathers must undergo verification to ensure adherence to specified parameters.
