Yes, ECO PASSPORT certified chemicals meet all product classes of STANDARD 100 (see ANNEX 4 & 6). Under some circumstances the ECO PASSPORT certificate will have restrictions which are shown transparently. The specified parameters have to be checked on the finished textiles and leathers.

The full test program of the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is carried out to ensure product safety. In addition, tests for GMOs and pesticides are carried out to ensure organic farming. OEKO-TEX® has developed a new quantitative GMO test, which allows to differentiate contamination from mixing in conventional cotton on purpose. In case of a failed qualitative GMO test the quantitative GMO test allows us to check if the failure was due to contamination or not.

The cost of certification will vary depending on many different factors including: standard, number of component, number of sites, location, complexity of facilities, time needed to audit, and more. The cost for a OEKO-TEX® product certification (STANDARD 100, ORGANIC COTTON & LEATHER STANDARD) comprise of the costs for the licence, the compulsory company audit and the laboratory and administrative tests. The precise costs for harmful-substance testing are based on the testing expenses for the respective textile product or material and can be obtained within the context of a cost estimate with the appointed OEKO-TEX® institute. Through the use of already certified source materials, the financial costs for the laboratory tests can be reduced significantly, so that duplicated tests are not necessary. At the individual stages of production, only new additions are tested. The costs for a OEKO-TEX® company certification (STeP & RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS) consist of a basic certification fee plus additional costs. The additional cost depend on the size and the processes of the company, the support during and evaluation of the online assessment, the preparation, execution and documentation of the audit, the issuing of the certificate and the travel expenses for the auditor. The cost for the OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT certification comprise of the costs for the licence, the laboratory and administrative tests as well as the Self-Assessment and an On-Site Visit. The exact costs are calculated by a basic certification fee plus additional costs which depend on the amount and type of products which are to be certified, the test criteria specific to the products, the support during the application, the disclosure level, the evaluation of the assessment, the quality of the samples the preparation, execution and documentation of the voluntary On-Site Visit and the issuing of the certificate. A OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN label can be obtained free of cost. Contact the institute in your region to receive a quotation or browse here to see an licence fee overview .