What is it
OEKO-TEX is an international certification system for textile products and production sites. The most requested standard is STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX: it confirms that a product contains no harmful substances above the established limits and is safe for people. There are also STeP (production site certification), Made in Green (a traceable label) and ECO PASSPORT (chemicals for the textile industry).
Who needs OEKO-TEX
- Textile and garment factories working for export
- Manufacturers of knitwear, fabrics, yarn and home textiles
- Suppliers of European brands and retail chains
- Manufacturers of children's clothing and underwear
What your company gets
- Access to customers who require an OEKO-TEX certificate
- Proof of product safety for EU and US markets
- Increased trust of brands and buyers
- The right to use the OEKO-TEX label on products
How certification works
The timeline depends on the chosen standard and the readiness of your production. We set the exact timeline after analysing your products and processes.
Analysis
We determine the suitable OEKO-TEX standard and product class
Preparation
We prepare the application, the list of materials and supplier documents
Testing
We organise laboratory testing of samples in an accredited laboratory
Certificate
We support the audit (where required) until the OEKO-TEX certificate is issued
OEKO-TEX in Uzbekistan: a closer look at textile certification
OEKO-TEX certification in Uzbekistan is increasingly becoming a requirement of foreign textile customers: European brands and retail chains only accept products with proven safety. For Uzbek factories working for export, the OEKO-TEX certificate is a de facto pass to contracts and a way to move out of the "cheap production" niche into higher-margin orders.
Which OEKO-TEX standard to choose
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX certifies products: fabrics, knitwear, garments, yarn, accessories. It confirms the absence of harmful substances through laboratory testing. STeP by OEKO-TEX certifies production: it assesses the environmental performance of processes, occupational safety and the factory's social responsibility. Made in Green is a traceability label for products made at STeP sites from materials tested under Standard 100. ECO PASSPORT certifies chemicals and dyes for the textile industry. At the start we help you choose what your customers actually require.
How Standard 100 certification works
The process includes an application with a detailed list of products, materials and suppliers, sample selection, laboratory testing for harmful substances (formaldehyde, heavy metals, banned azo dyes, pesticides and others) and issuance of a certificate valid for 1 year. For certain product classes a production audit is carried out. Products are divided into 4 classes: from baby items (the strictest limits) to decoration materials.
Where OEKO-TEX is required
The certificate is requested by European and American clothing brands, home textile chains, manufacturers of children's goods and public procurement customers in several countries. Having the certificate is often stated in technical specifications for contract manufacturing and removes the need for repeated testing with each customer.
Timeline and cost of OEKO-TEX certification in Uzbekistan
The timeline depends on the standard: for Standard 100 — from a few weeks with documentation ready; for STeP the project takes longer because of the production audit. The cost consists of laboratory testing (depending on the list of materials) and certification fees. An exact estimate follows the analysis of your products — free of charge.
Why it is safer with us
We have been supporting textile production in Uzbekistan for over 15 years and know the typical reasons for rejection: incomplete lists of materials, missing certificates from dye suppliers, an incorrectly chosen product class. We prepare the application so that testing passes on the first attempt, and help material suppliers arrange the necessary confirmations.
What it costs
The cost depends on the chosen OEKO-TEX standard and the list of products and materials. Leave a request and within a day we will calculate the exact cost and timeline for your case. The estimate is free and non-binding.