The bluesign® standard stands for a sustainable guiding system that helps to protect the environment while saving costs in production.
The bluesign® system is the solution for a sustainable textile production. It eliminates harmful substances right from the beginning of the manufacturing process and sets and controls standards for an environmentally friendly and safe production.
For more information please see: http://www.bluesign.com
(GHS) is an internationally agreed upon system, created by the United Nations.
It is designed to replace various classification and labelling standards used in different countries by using consistent criteria for classification and labelling on a global level.
GHS includes new labelling elements that are divided into hazard classes and hazard categories.
For more information please see: http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ghs_welcome
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is recognized as the world’s leading processing standard for textiles made from organic fibers. It ensure that the entire organic textiles supply chain through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing all the way to labelling in order to provide credible assurance to customer.
For more information please see: http://www.global-standard.org
The ZDHC MSRL addresses hazardous substances potentially used and discharged into the environment during manufacturing and related processes.
The ZDHC MRSL is a list of chemical substances subject to a usage ban, meaning that the MRSL-listed chemical substance or group or substance may not be used to achieve a desired function or effect during production of the raw material or product (that is, no intentional use).
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The certification system OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT is designed for manufacturers of process chemicals and chemical compounds. The leather and textile chemicals certified in accordance with the OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT have been tested for harmful substances in critical concentrations as listed in the OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT standard.
For more information please see: https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our-standards/eco-passport-by-oeko-tex
ISO 14001 is the international standard that specifies requirements for an effective environmental management system (EMS). It provides a framework that an organization can follow, rather than establishing environmental performance requirements.
Part of the ISO 14000 family of standards on environmental management, ISO 14001 is a voluntary standard that organizations can certify to.