Oeko-Tex® certificate

The Oeko-Tex® certificate issued by the relevant institute or responsible certification centre is valid for 12 months.

It verifies that the articles listed have been successfully tested according to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 and satisfy the requirements of a common product class.

A ready-made product may only be vaunted following receipt of the certificate, and only with a licence number. This is the test number of the initial certification. The test report number then provides evidence of the latest test carried out.

As the Oeko-Tex® label on the product does not in itself constitute sufficient evidence of successful testing for harmful substances, manufacturers, importers, retailers and mail-order companies must insist when purchasing their product range or components, that their suppliers present a valid Oeko-Tex® certificate. It is essential that the details on the test label (test number and test institute) correspond to those on the accompanying certificate. Products not listed on the certificate may not be marked with the Oeko-Tex® label.

Missing certificates or data relating to the products supplied which deviates from that on the certificate indicate improper use of the Oeko-Tex® test label. As well as having legal implications, this can also seriously damage the image of the manufacturers and retailers involved should this become known.