TESTEX AG Marc Sidler, Group CMO Online Webinar, 18.3.2024 Agenda
Part 1: OEKO-TEX® Standard: New Updates 2024
- TESTEX - ZDHC and TESTEX collaboration (5’) - ZDHC Approved Training Provider (5’) - Updates of OEKO-TEX Standard: General Overview and Changes (10’) - Q&A 5’
Part 2: OEKO-TEX® for ZDHC Compliance
• OEKO-TEX® • ZDHC Approved Certification Standard with ECO PASSPORT (5’) • ZDHC Approved MRSL Certification Body with STeP (5’) • ZDHC Approved InCheck Verifier (5’) • Summary and how to get started (5’) • Q&A
18-Mar-24 ZDHC and OEKO-TEX 2
Our Mission
We inspire trust in the textile and leather
industry. Driven by sustainability and a dedication to transparency, our work is grounded in proven science. Our standards allow everyone to make responsible decisions and protect natural resources.
OEKO-TEX® 3 This is OEKO-TEX®
17 70 21,000 235,000
Independent textile and Countries worldwide Businesses worldwide Certificates issued
leather testing institutes
OEKO-TEX® by TESTEX 4 Brands & retailers that trust in us
OEKO-TEX® by TESTEX 5 & OEKO-TEX® 1992 Foundation of OEKO-TEX® and first OEKO-TEX® RSL published
2011 Greenpeace launches its Detox my Fashion campaign.
2012 In response 6 major brands such as Nike, Adidas, found ZDHC outlining a roadmap to detoxing the fashion industry
2017 OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT becomes first accepted certification to be
compliant with ZDHC’s MRSL.
2020 From finite to infinite goal – ZDHC’s Roadmap to Zero is launched
2022 MoU signed between OEKO-TEX® and ZDHC
2023 OEKO-TEX® STeP recognised by ZDHC Supplier to Zero Program
18-Mar-24 ZDHC and OEKO-TEX 6
& OEKO-TEX® OEKO-TEX® on following - Wastewater Testing 100% aligned ZDHC task teams: with ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines 2.1 − Technical Review - Compliance with ZDHC MRSL 3.1 − MRSL Impact - Profit from discounts at Supplier to Zero Program − Air Emissions
– In compliance with ZDHC
Level 1, 2 & 3
– Shown in
– ECP Level 2 & 3
Compliance with CtZ progressive CHEMICALS
TO ZERO*
OEKO-TEX® by TESTEX 7 ZDHC and TESTEX collaboration ZDHC Approved Certification Standard
OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT is an
established certification that is approved for the ZDHC Chemical to Zero Progressive Level (CtZ-P) and thus fulfils the highest requirements for the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme conformity. In order to display certified products, chemical formulators must also register their products on the ZDHC Chemical Gateway.
18-Mar-24 ZDHC and OEKO-TEX 8
& OEKO-TEX® - Focus on
– In compliance with ZDHC
Level 1, 2 & 3
– Shown in
– ECP Level 2 & 3
Compliance with CtZ progressive CHEMICALS TO ZERO*
OEKO-TEX® by TESTEX 9 Safe Chemicals with OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT
1 Safe use of chemicals 2 Credibility
3 Modular system with other
OEKO-TEX® products
International recognition 5 4 Independent testing & certification of chemicals
CAS no. screening + analytical verification + self-assessment + on-site visit with CHA = Level 3
*not the official logo OEKO-TEX® by TESTEX 12
New Regulation 2024 – OEKO-TEX® List of new limit values in the standard - ECO PASSPORT Certificate The new ECO PASSPORT standard will add a column to Appendix 4.
Customers can see which substances/parameters are accepted within the
maximum limit values: Chlorinated phenol [mg/kg]
Dichlorophenol (DCP), Total 5 25 0.5
Monochlorophenol (MCP), total 5 25 0.5
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) 0.5 2.5 0.05
Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP), total 0.5 2.5 0.05
Trichlorophenol (TrCP), total 2 10 0.2
Phthalates/Plasticizers [mg/kg]
BBP、DBP、DEHP、DMEP、DIHP、DHNUP、DCHP、 DHxP、DIBP、DIDP、DIHxP、DINP、DHP、DNOP、 DPP、DEP、DIOP、DPrP、DNP、DMP、Di(C6-10) 250 1000 250/（Each 100） alkyl 1,2-phthalate or (decyl, hexyl and octyl) ester mixture; (total) 18-Mar-24 ZDHC and OEKO-TEX 13 ZDHC and TESTEX collaboration ZDHC Approved MRSL Certification Body
OEKO-TEX® STeP customers will get
access to the ZDHC Gateway and the ZDHC Supplier to Zero programme, to gain ZDHC certification progressive level. Wastewater tests done according to OEKO- TEX® STeP will be accepted for ZDHC Supplier to Zero certification.
18-Mar-24 ZDHC and OEKO-TEX 14
& OEKO-TEX® - Focus on • Wastewater Testing 100% aligned with ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines 2.1 • Generate ClearStream Report for free on BHive® • Profit from discounts at Supplier to Zero Program
OEKO-TEX® by TESTEX 15 per 30.05.2019
6 modules for transparent and sustainable
leather production E.g.: Efficient use of energy resources and water, KPI tracking
E.g.: Monitoring of chemicals
used and communication of risks E.g.: Workplace safety (noise, dust, chemical risks, etc.)
E.g.: Socially acceptable
E.g.: Traceability of products working conditions in line with UN & ILO conventions
E.g.: ISO 14001 or other standards
& fulfilment of legal requirements OEKO-TEX® by TESTEX 16 OEKO-TEX® STeP & ZDHC Wastewater Testing 100% aligned with ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines 2.1
100% of the substances of ZDHC
MRSL 3.1 are covered by STeP MRSL
• MRSL compliance in Chemical
Management module • Aligned wastewater testing with wastewater guidelines
OEKO-TEX® by TESTEX 17 Cooperation with ZDHC Supplier To Zero Program
We offer certified STeP facilities discounts in the
ZDHC Supplier to Zero Program:
• ZDHC Foundational level (level 1) – 100%
discount for STeP customers • ZDHC Progressive level (level 2) – 50% discount for STeP customers
Certified STeP customers interested in joining are
encouraged to reach out to TESTEX for further information
OEKO-TEX® by TESTEX 19 BHive® + OEKO-TEX® + ZDHC STeP customers profit from BHive® since April 2023
Benefits for STeP customers:
• STeP specific dashboard to analyse the chemical inventory • ZDHC Performance InCheck Reports can be generated through the BHive®
Key Features of BHive®:
• Develop accurate chemical inventories • Chemical check with the CAS screener • Automatic safety datasheet screener • Showcase chemical compliance
OEKO-TEX® by TESTEX 20 Reliability through the OEKO-TEX® Certificate & Label Elements of the Certificate Elements of the Label
Certificate holder’s OEKO-TEX® product logo
name & address Testing institute Article scope Label number Requirements covered QR-Code Label with certificate number & QR Code
Expiration date
OEKO-TEX® by TESTEX 21 SUMMARY How to get started? ZDHC & TESTEX & OEKO-TEX®
TESTEX & OEKO-TEX® approved by ZDHC
• Approved Certification Standard • Approved MRSL Certification Body • Approved Training Provider • Approved InCheck Verifier
Stronger together • OEKO-TEX® on ZDHC MRSL & Wastewater Council and Approved Solution Provider Advisory Group • ZDHC on OEKO-TEX® Advisory Board OEKO-TEX® by TESTEX 23 Live Demo: New partners for your supply chain
OEKO-TEX® by TESTEX 24 Live Demo: Verification of traceability
OEKO-TEX® by TESTEX 25 The Advantages for Manufacturers, Brands and Retailers
Independent Standardised Expertise and Transparency Credibility
worldwide experience
• Independent verification of sustainable production conditions
• Holistic analysis and evaluation of the manufacturing conditions • Expertise and knowledge is exchanged • Acknowledged worldwide and choice of qualified suppliers all over the world • Clear, transparent and comprehensive documentation of individual sustainability efforts • Opportunities for brands and retailers to develop new markets and new supplier relationships
OEKO-TEX® by TESTEX 26 How do we contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals?
Good health and Gender equality Clean water and Reduced Responsible Climate action well-being sanitation inequalities consumption and production
OEKO-TEX® by TESTEX 27 Your contact TERIMA KASIH! In Switzerland
Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 26 Jl. Asia Afrika No. 141-149 Sona Topas Tower, 6th Wisma Bumiputera, 5th Floor Floor, Suites 507 12920 Jakarta, Indonesia 40112 Bandung, Indonesia
