OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certification Explained

Type: Cruelty-Free

Country: International (Switzerland-based)

Established: 1992

Scope

Textiles

Audit rigor

Level: third-party-audit. Supply-chain verified: No.

Cost for brands

Annual certification fee. Varies by product type and testing requirements.

Recognized in

Global — 100+ countries

Notes

Tests every component of a textile product for harmful substances including pesticides, heavy metals, formaldehyde, and allergenic dyes. Protects consumers from wearing fabrics containing hazardous chemicals. Does not address vegan status — wool and silk products can be OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified. Does not assess production methods, only the final product's chemical content.