BETI expands to Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Annex 6

OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is a certification for textiles that are tested for harmful substances, establishing a safety standard from raw materials to finished products. Additionally, articles can receive certification through two testing programs:

• Annex 4
• Annex 6

WHAT DOES OEKO TEX STANDARD 100 CERTIFICATE ENTAIL?

Any item with the STANDARD 100 label is undergoing safety assessments for harmful substances, ensuring that:

• the certified product does no harm to human health;
• each component, including threads, buttons, and accessories, has been evaluated against a list of over 1,000 harmful substances;
• stricter human ecological standards and lab tests apply for items with higher skin contact;
• globally recognized testing criteria are utilized;
• the certification meets international standards and regulations;
• limit values for harmful substances are assessed annually;

ADVANTAGES OF OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100

The advantages include:

• Adherence to international regulations, such as REACH directive annexes XVII and XIV, CPSIA, and the ECHA-SVHC candidate list.
• Access to a network of over 35,000 certified companies worldwide for easier sourcing of chemicals, materials, and partners in the textile supply chain.
• Modular approach of OEKO-TEX allows for cost distribution across production steps, meaning testing charges for the final product won’t incur, if all components have already passed STANDARD 100 evaluations.
• Identically, recycled materials can also be certified.
• Special items such as prams, suitcases, orthopedic aids, curtains, and chairs can be certified if needed.
• After all, optional certification for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like uniforms for firefighters, military apparel, and chemical protective clothing is provided.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Textile items achieve OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification across four distinct product categories:

• Product Class I: Items for babies and toddlers up to 3 years
• Product Class II: Materials that come into direct contact with the skin
• Product Class III: Materials that do not touch the skin
• Product Class IV: Household textiles

Beti d.o.o. is certified according to product class 1 – which is the highest level of certification. As a result, this means that our yarn is safe to be in touch with babies skin.

OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 ANNEX 4 OR ANNEX 6?

Beti textile industry d.o.o.  is a proud OEKO-TEX Standard 100 carrier (since 2005) for both virgin and recycled materials. So far the OEKO-TEX standard was for ANNEX 4. However, starting from 2024, BETI d.o.o. expanded it’s certificate to ANNEX 6 for virgin materials.

While Annex 4 focuses on essential requirements aimed at safeguarding consumer health. In contrast, Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Annex 6 addresses questionable chemicals utilized in manufacturing that may not directly impact health but could be harmful to the environment.

As a company committed to sustainability, this expansion aligns perfectly with our values. We strive to make every aspect of our business more environmentally friendly and this certification is another step in the right direction.