Testing body the Oeko-Tex Association has issued its annual update of test criteria and limit values for product certification in line with Oeko-Tex Standard 100.
After a three-month transition period, the new regulations will come into force on 1 April for all Oeko-Tex textile product certifications.
Changes have been made to the test parameters for perfluorinated compounds, organotin compounds, softeners/phthalates, pesticides, chlorinated phenols, chlorinated benzenes and toluenes, colourants classified as carcinogenic and which are thus prohibited, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, alkylphenols and alkylphenol ethoxylates, as well as flame-retardant substances.
And a new test parameter for ‘UV stabilisers in included in Oeko-Tex product class IV.
A complete overview of all amendments and inclusions to the 2016 issue of the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 is available at the following link:
Oeko-Tex Standard 100 test criteria: New regulations in 2016
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