OEKO-TEX® LEATHER STANDARD
OEKO-TEX® LEATHER STANDARD is an internationally standardised testing and certification system for leather and leather goods at all stages of production, including accessories. The certification supports companies along the supply chain in implementing a high level of human-ecological product safety. The certification serves as a legally binding proof of successful product certification in all business processes according to the LEATHER STANDARD.
What does the LEATHER STANDARD label mean?
The LEATHER STANDARD label indicates that the labelled article has successfully passed a test for chemicals that are harmful to health. The basis for this test, which is carried out by an independent OEKO-TEX® partner institute, such as Centexbel, is the OEKO-TEX® criteria catalogue with several hundred regulated individual substances.
The strict limit values and test criteria of the criteria catalogue are much stricter than the valid national and international specifications and include various parameters for safeguarding health. OEKO-TEX® updates the test criteria at least once per year and, in doing so, takes into account the latest scientific findings and changes to legislation.
Whether shoes, clothes, accessories or sofas, an item bearing the OEKO-TEX® LEATHER STANDARD label is a better and safer choice. Leather that meets this standard has been scientifically tested for harmful substances.
- The certified article is harmless to human health
- Every leather, thread and button has been tested against a list of over 1,000 harmful substances
- The more intensive the skin contact is, the stricter are the human ecology requirements for the OEKO-TEX® LEATHER STANDARD laboratory tests
- We use globally standardised test criteria
- The certification complies with international requirements and regulations
- We review our limit values for harmful substances at least once a year