A test report can be issued by any of the OEKO-TEX® member laboratory institutes. They are ISO 17025 accredited which proves that their laboratory have an acceptable quality management system in place and have the ability and competence to provide testing and calibration results. The lab which has performed the analysis issues the corresponding test report. 3rd party lab test reports, i.e. outside of the OEKO-TEX® Association, are not accepted.
What can be tested?
- Single or composite components / raw materials (e.g. yarns, buttons, fabrics, sewing threads, foams, leather etc.)
- Ready-made articles (e.g. t-shirts, bed sheets, pillows, shoes etc.)
- Processing steps (e.g. dyeing, printing, laminating, coating, etc.)
- Chemicals / colourants (e.g. dyestuffs, printing pastes, water-repellent agents, etc.)
What information can be found in a test report?
The test report number is always indicated in each OEKO-TEX® product certificate. It is traceable and valid for the duration of the certificate’s one-year validity. For documentation purposes the test report is submitted to the certificate holder together with the issued certificate.
Are you interested how samples are selected for testing? Watch out for our upcoming blogpost where we provide some insights how test samples are determined and how to handle failed testing.