EUROPE
Oeko-Tex, the Germany-based international certification association, is joining the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme.
In a statement, Oeko-Tex said it had long supported the vision of globally implementing sustainable/green chemistry and best practices in the textile, apparel, and footwear industries, and looked forward to collaborating with other leading brands and contributors that are also members of the ZDHC Programme.
The Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex is the global benchmark for textile products that have been tested to be free from harmful levels of more than 300 concerning chemicals. The latest annual update to the Standard 100, announced earlier this month, includes changes that fully support the ZDHC goals.
Georg Dieners, Oeko-Tex general secretary said: “We look forward to engaging actively with the ZDHC and its other members to achieve the milestones set forth in the Joint Roadmap to eliminate hazardous chemicals from the supply chain by 2020.”
