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OEKO‑TEX Standard 100 Certification is one of the world’s most trusted product safety certifications for textiles and textile-related products. It confirms that a product is tested for harmful substances and is safe for human use, right from raw material to finished goods.

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If you are a textile, garment, home furnishing, mattress, yarn, fabric, or accessories manufacturer/exporter, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 is often essential to access international markets and meet global brand requirements.

This detailed guide explains what it is, who needs it, the certification process, audit requirements, documents, costs in India, validity, and benefits—all in simple language.

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📋 Documents Required for OEKO-TEX® Standard 100

Typical documentation includes:

• Company registration documents

• Product specification sheet

• Bill of materials (BOM)

• Chemical inventory & MSDS

• Supplier declarations

• Process flow chart

• Sample details & usage classification

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🔍 OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Certification Process

Step 1: Application & Product Identification

Identify product class, components, and intended use.

Step 2: Sample Testing

Representative samples are sent to authorised OEKO-TEX® laboratories for chemical testing.

Step 3: Documentation Review

Chemical compliance, MSDS, and supplier declarations are verified.

Step 4: Factory Assessment (If Applicable)

For certain products, manufacturing site verification may be required.

Step 5: Certification Approval

Upon compliance, the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certificate is issued.

🧪 OEKO-TEX® Audit & Testing Scope

The audit focuses on:

• Restricted Substances List (RSL)

• Chemical residue limits

• pH values & color fastness

• Extractable heavy metals

• Formaldehyde content

• Allergic & carcinogenic dyes

✔ Tests are updated annually as per EU REACH & global regulations.

💰 OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Certification Cost (India)

The cost depends on:

• Number of products & components

• Product class (I to IV)

• Type of material & processing

• Testing complexity

• Factory size

Indicative Cost Range (India)

💡 ₹1.2 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year

Exact pricing is confirmed after product & scope evaluation.

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⏳ Validity & Renewal

• Validity: 1 Year

• Renewal: Annual renewal with updated testing & documents

• Surveillance: Random market sampling may occur

🌍 Benefits of OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Certification

✅ Access to global brands & retailers

✅ Compliance with EU & international regulations

✅ Improved consumer trust & brand value

✅ Reduced chemical & compliance risks

✅ Competitive advantage in exports

✅ Eco-friendly & sustainable positioning