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. Administrative costs for customer support may be charged by the supervising institute. However, the use of the myOEKO-TEX® platform, the MADE IN GREEN dashboard, and label issue remain free of charge. Please consult your institute for further details. Contact the institute in your region to receive a quotation or browse here to see an licence fee overview .

No, audits for OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 and LEATHER STANDARD are conducted as part of the STeP audits framework.