Oeko-Tex issued 36,084 certificates and labels in over 100 countries in the past financial year, between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, representing an increase of 14 percent compared to the previous fiscal year. The STeP by Oeko-Tex facility certification recorded the strongest growth, almost doubling from the last FY. The number of Standard 100 certificates issued in the 2021/22 financial year hit the 25,000 milestone for the first time. Furthermore, 93 new companies became Made in Green label owners, representing a 32 percent growth from the previous fiscal year. The Leather Standard certification also marked significant growth, with 87 certificates representing 26 percent over the past FY.
In autumn 2022, Oeko-Tex will launch Responsible Business by Oeko-Tex, a certification to help companies comply with upcoming due diligence laws. The new standard is based on the EU proposal for due diligence, the German Due Diligence Act, which will come into force in 2023, and other international legislative proposals.
Oeko-Tex is an international network of independent scientific experts who aim to bring transparency to the international textile and leather industry supply chains while helping stakeholders make responsible decisions to protect people and the planet. The organization is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
