The OEKO-TEX® standards are regularly updated to stay ahead of global regulations, incorporate new scientific health data and the latest production methods.
Every March, OEKO-TEX® publishes annual updates to the standards as well as the test criteria and limit values - in line with consistent consumer protection and sustainable textiles and leather. Following a 3-month transition period, annual updates go into effect June 1.
Starting in 2026, there will be an important change to the release schedule:
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Supplement PPE & Materials for PPE
Biocides are now forbidden in all OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, ORGANIC COTTON and LEATHER STANDARD certified articles for:
The ban affects all certified articles regardless of their product class.
Overviews of the most important changes are summarized for each product below and in the webinar.
After careful consideration and in line with our commitment to transparency and quality, the mention of "organic" or "GMO not detectable" will no longer be included in STANDARD 100 certification of cotton, effective April 1, 2025.
Certifying cotton as organic is achievable through OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON.
This decision is driven by our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
This pertains specifically to cotton materials. Other organic materials such as hemp, linen or wool remain unaffected. This rule was implemented to enhance our oversight of certified organic cotton, an area where fraud is prevalent. Our aim is to certify only genuinely trustworthy organic cotton as such.
Phased approach to ease transition:
Overviews of the most important changes are summarized for each product below and in the webinar.
The new reductive test method considers the physical form (powder or leuco) of indigo colorants. It enables better detection and more precise measurement.
