OEKO-TEX® for ZDHC

Compliance

TESTEX AG
Marc Sidler, Group CMO
Online Webinar, 18.3.2024
Agenda

Part 1: OEKO-TEX® Standard: New Updates 2024

- TESTEX
- ZDHC and TESTEX collaboration (5’)
- ZDHC Approved Training Provider (5’)
- Updates of OEKO-TEX Standard: General Overview and Changes (10’)
- Q&A 5’

Part 2: OEKO-TEX® for ZDHC Compliance

• OEKO-TEX®
• ZDHC Approved Certification Standard with ECO PASSPORT (5’)
• ZDHC Approved MRSL Certification Body with STeP (5’)
• ZDHC Approved InCheck Verifier (5’)
• Summary and how to get started (5’)
• Q&A

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Our Mission

We inspire trust in the textile and leather

industry. Driven by sustainability and a
dedication to transparency, our work is
grounded in proven science. Our standards
allow everyone to make responsible decisions
and protect natural resources.

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This is OEKO-TEX®

17 70 21,000 235,000

Independent textile and Countries worldwide Businesses worldwide Certificates issued

leather testing institutes

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Brands & retailers that trust in us

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 & OEKO-TEX®
1992 Foundation of OEKO-TEX® and first OEKO-TEX® RSL published

2011 Greenpeace launches its Detox my Fashion campaign.

2012 In response 6 major brands such as Nike, Adidas, found ZDHC outlining a
roadmap to detoxing the fashion industry

2017 OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT becomes first accepted certification to be

compliant with ZDHC’s MRSL.

2020 From finite to infinite goal – ZDHC’s Roadmap to Zero is launched

2022 MoU signed between OEKO-TEX® and ZDHC

2023 OEKO-TEX® STeP recognised by ZDHC Supplier to Zero Program

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 & OEKO-TEX®
OEKO-TEX® on following - Wastewater Testing 100% aligned
ZDHC task teams: with ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines 2.1
− Technical Review - Compliance with ZDHC MRSL 3.1
− MRSL Impact - Profit from discounts at Supplier to Zero Program
− Air Emissions

– In compliance with ZDHC

Level 1, 2 & 3

– Shown in

– ECP Level 2 & 3

Compliance with CtZ
progressive CHEMICALS

TO ZERO*

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ZDHC and TESTEX collaboration
ZDHC Approved Certification Standard

OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT is an

established certification that is approved for
the ZDHC Chemical to Zero Progressive
Level (CtZ-P) and thus fulfils the highest
requirements for the ZDHC Roadmap to
Zero Programme conformity. In order to
display certified products, chemical
formulators must also register their products
on the ZDHC Chemical Gateway.

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 & OEKO-TEX® - Focus on

– In compliance with ZDHC

Level 1, 2 & 3

– Shown in

– ECP Level 2 & 3

Compliance with CtZ
progressive CHEMICALS
TO ZERO*

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 Safe Chemicals with OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT

1
Safe use of chemicals 2 Credibility

3 Modular system with other

OEKO-TEX® products

International recognition
5
4 Independent testing &
certification of chemicals

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OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT Options & ZDHC Levels

Self-assessment and
CAS number screening Analytical verification
On-site visit

CAS no. screening + analytical verification + self-assessment = Level 1

CAS no. screening + analytical verification + self-assessment + on-site-visit = Level 2

CAS no. screening + analytical verification + self-assessment + on-site visit with CHA = Level 3

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 ECO PASSPORT Conformity with CHEMICALS

ZDHC Chemicals to Zero Progressive TO ZERO*

Self-assessment and
On-site visit

CAS nbr screening + analytical verification + self-assessment = Level 1

CAS no. screening + analytical verification + self-assessment + on-site-visit = Level 2

CAS no. screening + analytical verification + self-assessment + on-site visit with CHA = Level 3

*not the official logo OEKO-TEX® by TESTEX 12

New Regulation 2024 – OEKO-TEX®
List of new limit values in the standard - ECO PASSPORT Certificate
The new ECO PASSPORT standard will add a column to Appendix 4.

Customers can see which substances/parameters are accepted within the

maximum limit values:
Chlorinated phenol [mg/kg]

Dichlorophenol (DCP), Total 5 25 0.5

Monochlorophenol (MCP), total 5 25 0.5

Pentachlorophenol (PCP) 0.5 2.5 0.05

Tetrachlorophenol (TeCP), total 0.5 2.5 0.05

Trichlorophenol (TrCP), total 2 10 0.2

Phthalates/Plasticizers [mg/kg]

BBP、DBP、DEHP、DMEP、DIHP、DHNUP、DCHP、
DHxP、DIBP、DIDP、DIHxP、DINP、DHP、DNOP、
DPP、DEP、DIOP、DPrP、DNP、DMP、Di(C6-10) 250 1000 250/（Each 100）
alkyl 1,2-phthalate or (decyl, hexyl and octyl) ester
mixture; (total)
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ZDHC and TESTEX collaboration
ZDHC Approved MRSL Certification Body

OEKO-TEX® STeP customers will get

access to the ZDHC Gateway and the
ZDHC Supplier to Zero programme, to gain
ZDHC certification progressive level.
Wastewater tests done according to OEKO-
TEX® STeP will be accepted for ZDHC
Supplier to Zero certification.

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 & OEKO-TEX® - Focus on
• Wastewater Testing 100% aligned
with ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines 2.1
• Generate ClearStream Report for free on BHive®
• Profit from discounts at Supplier to Zero Program

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 per 30.05.2019

6 modules for transparent and sustainable

leather production
E.g.: Efficient use of energy
resources and water, KPI tracking

E.g.: Monitoring of chemicals

used and communication of risks E.g.: Workplace safety (noise,
dust, chemical risks, etc.)

E.g.: Socially acceptable

E.g.: Traceability of products working conditions in line
with UN & ILO conventions

E.g.: ISO 14001 or other standards

& fulfilment of legal requirements
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OEKO-TEX® STeP & ZDHC Wastewater Testing 100% aligned
with ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines 2.1

100% of the substances of ZDHC

MRSL 3.1 are covered by STeP MRSL

• MRSL compliance in Chemical

Management module
• Aligned wastewater testing with
wastewater guidelines

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Cooperation with ZDHC Supplier To Zero Program

We offer certified STeP facilities discounts in the

ZDHC Supplier to Zero Program:

• ZDHC Foundational level (level 1) – 100%

discount for STeP customers
• ZDHC Progressive level (level 2) – 50%
discount for STeP customers

Certified STeP customers interested in joining are

encouraged to reach out to TESTEX for further
information

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BHive® + OEKO-TEX® + ZDHC
STeP customers profit from BHive® since April 2023

Benefits for STeP customers:

• STeP specific dashboard to analyse the chemical
inventory
• ZDHC Performance InCheck Reports can be
generated through the BHive®

Key Features of BHive®:

• Develop accurate chemical inventories
• Chemical check with the CAS screener
• Automatic safety datasheet screener
• Showcase chemical compliance

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 Reliability through the OEKO-TEX® Certificate & Label
Elements of the Certificate Elements of the Label

Certificate holder’s OEKO-TEX® product logo

name & address
Testing institute
Article scope
Label number
Requirements covered
QR-Code
Label with certificate
number & QR Code

Expiration date

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SUMMARY
How to get started?
ZDHC & TESTEX & OEKO-TEX®

TESTEX & OEKO-TEX® approved by ZDHC

• Approved Certification Standard
• Approved MRSL Certification Body
• Approved Training Provider
• Approved InCheck Verifier

Stronger together
• OEKO-TEX® on ZDHC MRSL & Wastewater Council and Approved
Solution Provider Advisory Group
• ZDHC on OEKO-TEX® Advisory Board OEKO-TEX® by TESTEX 23
Live Demo: New partners for your supply chain

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Live Demo: Verification of traceability

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 The Advantages for Manufacturers, Brands and Retailers

Independent Standardised Expertise and Transparency Credibility

worldwide experience

• Independent verification of sustainable production conditions

• Holistic analysis and evaluation of the manufacturing conditions
• Expertise and knowledge is exchanged
• Acknowledged worldwide and choice of qualified suppliers all over the world
• Clear, transparent and comprehensive documentation of individual sustainability efforts
• Opportunities for brands and retailers to develop new markets and new supplier relationships

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 How do we contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals?

Good health and Gender equality Clean water and Reduced Responsible Climate action
well-being sanitation inequalities consumption
and production

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 Your contact
TERIMA KASIH! In Switzerland

Contact
+41 44 206 42 68
marc.sidler@testex.com
www.testex.com

Marc Sidler
Group CMO
TESTEX AG, Switzerland

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Your Contact
In Indonesia

PT. TESTEX PT. TESTEX

Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 26 Jl. Asia Afrika No. 141-149
Sona Topas Tower, 6th Wisma Bumiputera, 5th
Floor Floor, Suites 507
12920 Jakarta, Indonesia 40112 Bandung, Indonesia

+62 21 250 6510 +62 224 240 742

jakarta@testex.com bandung@testex.com

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