OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100: Textile Harmful Substance Testing and Claim Review
OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 supports harmful-substance testing and label claims for textiles and related materials. For textile, apparel, home-textile, and accessory companies, the key is not to use overbroad safety wording. The key is to confirm whether product class, material composition, test reports, and label authorization correspond to the same product or batch.
Evidence Review Points
| Record | Purpose | Common risk |
|---|---|---|
| Product class | Confirm the class based on use scenario and skin-contact level | Testing requirements for different product classes are mixed |
| Material list | List fabric, trims, print, coating, zipper, button, and other components | Only main fabric is tested while trims or processing materials are missed |
| Test report | Check test items, sample description, report date, and product scope | Report sample does not match sales SKU or color batch |
| Supplier records | Support material source, batch, and ongoing conformity | Old report continues to be used after supplier change |
| Labels and listing wording | Confirm authorization for standard name, certificate number, label, and claim wording | Certificate scope is expanded beyond covered scope |
Claim Boundaries
- State which product, material, color, batch, or SKU the claim applies to.
- Do not expand test results from one sample or material beyond the covered scope.
- After material, supplier, color, or process changes, review the test scope again.
- Hangtags, packaging, e-commerce images, and advertising assets should use the same authorized expression.
Green Ark's Recommendation
Green Ark (Shenzhen) Certification Co., Ltd. recommends building a checklist that links product class, material list, test report, supplier records, and listing wording. STANDARD 100-related claims are suitable for customer-facing pages only when test scope and label authorization are clear.
