In addition to human ecology aspects, the Oeko-Tex® Standard 1000, issued by "Oeko-Tex® International - Association for the Assessment of Environmentally Friendly Textiles", also covers production conditions in textile manufacturing. The objective of Oeko-Tex® Standard 1000 is to inspect production facilities and products for environmental compatibility and to document independently that steps are being taken and a certain level is achieved in the process. Criteria applicable to operations in this respect are:

• Oeko-Tex® Standard 100
• compliance with national laws
• waste water treatment, exhaust air emissions and handling of waste
• defined technologies, chemicals and dyestuffs
• defined work place conditions, compliance with social criteria
• quality management system
• environmental management system.

When all productions sites involved in a production line are certified according to Oeko-Tex® Standard 1000, the respective end product can be marked with the Oeko-Tex® Standard 100plus label.

TESTEX is one of the founder members of this association and is proud to have certified the first production site in accordance with the Oeko-Tex® Standard 1000 in 1997. The current reference list of enterprises certified according to Oeko-Tex® Standard 1000 can be found on the homepage of the Oeko-Tex® Association at www.oeko-tex1000.com.

A competent partner with many years of experience in auditing and certifying produc-tion facilities at different production stages is at your disposal.

The Oeko-Tex® Standard 1000 and application form, as well as a brochure and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) you will find at downloads.

Further information is also available from the following address:

Oeko-Tex^® International
Secretariat
Gotthardstrasse 61, P.O. Box 2156
CH-8027 Zurich
Phone: +41 44 206 42 35
Fax: +41 44 206 42 51
E-Mail: info@oeko-tex.com