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02.06.2021 TESTEX launches new representative offices in Mauritius and Madagascar
We are pleased to announce the official opening of our Mauritius and Madagascar representative offices. The textile industry has been a pivotal sector in the economies of both countries, and has been on the rise in recent decades. Both locations have officially started trading recently as the official and national representatives of OEKO-TEX®.
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22.02.2021 One of the world’s largest chemical producer achieves ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX®
TESTEX is very proud to announce, that the Performance Materials divisions of BASF in Singapore has achieved the prestigious ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certification with two of their chemical products. ECO PASSPORT is an independent certification system for chemicals, colourants and auxiliaries used in the textile, leather and footwear industry. The chemical giant has decided to get certified because of the many competitive advantages, as well as to stay on top of their goals regarding sustainability and product quality.
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29.01.2021 As of February 1st, TESTEX will test and evaluate all community masks based on «SNR 30000:2021»
The new Swiss rule «SNR 30000» regarding community masks has been developed by the Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) and officially came into force on the 29th of January. The specified requirements are based on the suggestions of the Swiss National COVID-19 Science Task Force, which have been acknowledged by the Federal Office of Public Health FOPH. As of February 1st, TESTEX will therefore test and evaluate all community masks based on «SNR 30000».
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21.01.2021 The outdoor community mask of AG Cilander carries the «TESTEX Community Mask» label
The outdoor community tube Mask from AG Cilander has successfully passed the test for the label. With its interchangeable filter, the mask offers the consumer reliable and sustainable protection during exercising or in everyday life. TESTEX and OEKO-TEX® set an example in the fight against COVID-19 and donate a part of their proceeds in connection with the «TESTEX Community Mask» label.
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05.01.2021 OEKO-TEX® new regulations 2021
At the start of the year, OEKO-TEX® updated their existing guidelines as well as the valid test criteria and limit values for their certifications and services – in line with consistent consumer protection and the sustainability of textiles and leather products. Following a transition period, all new regulations will come into effect on 01 April 2021. An overview of the most important changes is given below.
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30.11.2020 PT. Dai-Ichi Kimia Raya is the 1st ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certificate holder with ZDHC Conformance Level 3 in Indonesia
PT. Dai-Ichi Kimia Raya has successfully achieved the 1st ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certificate with ZDHC Conformance Level 3 in Indonesia. The original certificate hand-over ceremony was held in PT. Dai-Ichi Kimia Raya’ head office in Karawang, West Java to congratulate their remarkable achievement. PT. TESTEX, as the only OEKO-TEX representative office in Indonesia, is very proud to have been part of this journey and has been welcomed with high appreciation and hospitality.
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25.11.2020 Textile Masks of Unrepa can be washed 20 times
The LIVIPRO® Community Mask from the Swiss company Universal Reusable Packaging GmbH (UNREPA) has successfully passed the tests for the «TESTEX Community Mask» label. The fabric mask is reusable and provides adequate protection against viruses and bacteria even after 20 washes.
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21.10.2020 Textile masks of KELLER TRADING / KT HOME achieve «TESTEX Community Mask» label
KELLER TRADING / KT HOME have developed their very own, high quality textile masks and successfully passed the tests of the «TESTEX Community Mask» label
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20.08.2020 First "Community Mask" with TESTEX label available
The mandatory face masks have been part of our everyday life for several weeks now, especially on public transport. As of today, the first textile mask with the official test label «TESTEX Community Mask» is available in Switzerland.
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14.05.2020 TESTEX Community Mask
After the first easing of the lockdown measures, the Swiss federal government recommends wearing masks in public. These “new community masks” are designed to relieve the healthcare system with disposable masks and and carry a specially developed test label.
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27.07.2018 ZDHC Recognizes ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® as a LEVEL 3 Indicator of ZDHC MRSL Conformance
OEKO-TEX® announces that its ECO PASSPORT certification has been recognized as a LEVEL 3 ZDHC MRSL Conformance Indicator for the ZDHC Roadmap To Zero Programme. The ZDHC organization’s Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL) is implemented in connection with the ZDHC Gateway - Chemical Module.
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18.07.2018 TESTEX opens new PCR-Laboratory for the screening of GMO-Cotton in Zurich!
TESTEX opens a new laboratory for the testing of genetically modified organisms (GMO) in cotton products.
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03.07.2018 Together for sustainability: TESTEX joins ZDHC!
TESTEX joins the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme and so actively underlines its sustainability efforts. The foundation’s goal is to eliminate the use of priority hazardous chemicals in the textile, leather and footwear production
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03.05.2018 The Key To Confidence: What Does It Take to Build Trust with Busy, Sustainability-Minded Consumers?
In the age of “fake news” and “greenwashing,” it’s no surprise that 64% of consumers in “The Key To Confidence: Consumers and Textile Sustainability—Mindsets, Changing Behaviors, and Outlooks” who were aware of eco-textiles claimed that they check at least some of the time to see if sustainability claims are true.
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11.04.2018 OEKO-TEX® Launches GMO Test for Organic Cotton
The popularity of organic cotton has grown substantially in recent years. Consumers are increasingly worried about the environment and about harmful substances in the products they buy for themselves and their families. New testing from OEKO-TEX® helps companies throughout the global supply chain easily test their organic cotton products for GMOs (genetically modified organisms), a molecular-level indicator of whether or not cotton products actually meet a fundamental definition of organic.
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04.04.2018 OEKO-TEX® new regulations for 2018 have come into effect
The OEKO-TEX® Association is again making every effort to provide support in the areas of consumer protection and sustainability along the textile value creation chain in 2018. The modifications of the existing guidelines in the OEKO-TEX® product portfolio have now finally come into effect on 01 April 2018 following a three-month transition period and are valid for all certification systems and other services.
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28.03.2018 The UV STANDARD 801 celebrates its 20th anniversary
The unique testing process measures the sun protection factor of textiles in a practice-focused and realistic manner under typical usage conditions and makes an important contribution to consumer safety.
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05.03.2018 LEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX® One year of transparent consumer protection and optimum quality assurance for producers of leather articles
From a young age, we use leather products in all areas of life – from baby play rugs made of sheepskin to footwear, sophisticated designer furniture, and seats in aeroplanes, trains and cars. Reliable verification that leather articles do not contain any harmful substances, such as the allergenic Chrom-VI, represents a valuable decision-making tool for all consumers.
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03.01.2018 OEKO-TEX® – New Regulations for 2018
In 2018, the OEKO-TEX® Association endeavours to provide further targeted support on issues relating to consumer protection and sustainability throughout the textile value creation chain. The existing guidelines of the OEKO-TEX® product portfolio were updated on 02 January. The new regulations come into effect on 01 April 2018 for all certification systems and other services, following a three-month transition period.
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07.12.2017 MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® establishes itself in the home textile sector
Safe in terms of human ecology and yet sustainably produced: these criteria are becoming increasingly important to consumers when buying home textiles. With MADE IN GREEN, OEKO-TEX® offers a label that transparently communicates these product qualities at a glance.
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