"The number of product certifications in accordance with the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, which is still increasing globally, creates an obligation for us to further develop the test criteria and test methods and to continuously harmonise them in line with existing laws and initiatives."

Currently, more than 10,000 manufacturers, retailers, and brands from 98 countries are active participants in the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification system. In addition, there are numerous other companies who specify compliance with the OEKO-TEX® criteria in their delivery conditions and other organisations, associations, and initiatives who base their own Restricted Substances Lists (RSL) on the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100. In the last two years, more than 13,000 certificates have been issued with 62% of these going to companies in Asia and almost 35% to European companies.