Application with declaration of commitment
A prerequisite for product certification according to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 is a formal, legally-binding application to an authorised institute of the International Oeko-Tex® Association. In addition to questions relating to the product declaration, each application form includes a declaration of commitment, forms to list suppliers of source materials, the dyestuffs and auxiliaries used and a sheet to provide an accurate description of samples for floor coverings, foams and mattresses.
The information provided by the manufacturer in the application for certification makes it possible to systematically record the flow of goods from the source materials through to the end product. The test institutes use this as a basis to determine the scope of testing and to create article groups which are as similar as possible, that are tested according to the requirements of a common product class.
Accurate, complete information simplifies and accelerates the certification procedure. It is important to note that each company must have its own certificate for its sales products. This proves that the requirements of the Oeko-Tex® criteria catalogue have been consistently integrated in the company’s own quality assurance system.
In order to systematically record the product data, the application form includes both general questions and mandatory fields which are specific to each individual stage of processing along the textile manufacturing chain. For example:
- Details of fibre constituents and fibre preparations (yarn manufacturers)
- List of the yarn suppliers (fabric manufacturers)
- Details of the dyeing, printing procedures and finishes used (finishers)
- Naming the suppliers of all components of the product, from the fabric to interlinings and accessories (manufacturers of ready-made clothing)
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