OEKO-TEX® RESPON­SIBLE BUS­INESS - Due Diligence Certification

If a company wants to communicate the results from their self-assessment, we evaluate the submitted data and validate with an on-site audit at the company's facility.

Upon successful completion of the audit, we will issue a verified report and RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS certificate to the company.

On the certificate, the results of the self-assessment will be shown in a transparent three-level scoring for each of the six required due diligence elements:

• Level 1:
  Due diligence implementation within all direct suppliers
• Level 2:
  Level 1 + due diligence implementation through material production
• Level 3:
  Level 2 + due diligence implementation through raw material production

In developing the OEKO-TEX® RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS standard, the following documents and guidelines have been considered:

• UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs)
• OECD Guideline for Multinational Enterprises
• OECD Due Diligence Guidance Textile and Footwear
• OECD Guideline for Responsible Business Conduct
• German Supply Chain Act
• European Proposal – Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence

The OEKO-TEX® RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS certificate is valid for 3 years and can be extended by any number of times via application.

Compliance audits must be performed annually.

• Application
  Applicant completes the application and declaration of conformity and sends to usa@hohenstein.com.
• Self-assessment
  Applicant completes the OEKO-TEX® online assessment, providing any necessary documents as proof
  Tip: Mapping all relevant suppliers as extensively as possible will create a sound basis for the risk assessment
• Evaluation & audit
  • We thoroughly evaluate all data provided by the applicant
  • Our auditors verify compliance on-site, at the applicant's premises
  • If necessary, our experts provide further assistance in understanding the requirements
• Certificate & verified report
  • We create a detailed and verified report and issue the certificate
  • The certified company is authorized to transparently communicate their level of compliance with the due diligence obligations

Please contact us if you need any help.