What is OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT?
TESTEX developed the basic ECO PASSPORT concept in the early 1990s. Since then, it has gone on to become an integral part of OEKO-TEX®. OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT is the ideal marketing tool for manufacturers and retailers of textile and leather chemicals. The certification allows you to prove that your products are suitable for sustainable textile production.
Brands and retailers from the textile and leather industry also rely on OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT. It allows you to satisfy all the regulatory requirements, including industry initiatives and NGO campaigns.
You can easily integrate OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT into other OEKO-TEX® certifications like STANDARD 100, LEATHER STANDARD and STeP.
What are the advantages for brands?
- Limitation or elimination of harmful chemicals in textiles
- Proof of sustainable procurement practices
- Promotion of confidence among potential customers
- Use of certified chemicals for STANDARD 100 and LEATHER STANDARD items
- Access to all the certified products in the OEKO-TEX® Buying Guide
What are the advantages for manufacturers of textile and leather chemicals?
- Affordable conformity screening for your products with regard to the REACH candidate list and OEKO-TEX®’s RSL and MRSL
- Promotion of potential customers’ confidence thanks to independent data evaluation
- Positioning your certified textile and leather chemicals in front of more than 21,000 potential users
- Promotion of processes and product safety for each stage of the value chain
- Improved safety throughout the production chain
- Use of GoBlu’s ZDHC Gateway and the BHive app for publishing certified products
Who is OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT suitable for?
OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT certification is suitable for an extremely wide range of companies operating in the textile and leather industry:
- Manufacturers of textile chemicals
- Manufacturers of leather chemicals
- Wholesalers/distributors