Testex helps Indonesia's Simut Sakti in upgrading Eco Passport

Eco Passport certifies PT Simut Sakti’s solvent, rubber and water-based inks, and Standard 100 certifies its PT Ungaran textile printing products, Testex said in a press release.

As an approved ZDHC certification standard, Eco Passport complies with the latest ZDHC MRSL 3.1 and ZDHC conformance level 1, 2, and 3. Testex as the approved solution provider, can give the best assistance for companies who want to comply with the ZDHC standards using the OEKO-TEX certification scheme.

Global brands who commission the PT Simut Sakti group to print their textiles benefit from pre-certification—the finished garments and accessories can be awarded the Standard 100 certificate without the need for any further testing. These brands include Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss, Lululemon, Nike, Calvin Klein Jeans, and Umbro. The Standard 100 certification is also recognised by the Afirm RSL, whose group members include many of the major global brands.

Certification which includes an on-site visit is recognised by the ZDHC organisation as compliant with ‘MRSL 3.1. Conformance Indicator Level 3’, currently the highest conformity level. The ZDHC Gateway and BHive App from GoBlu are also available for the publication of certified products, including all associated certificates.

OEKO-TEX Eco Passport is an independent certification system for chemicals, colourants, and auxiliaries used in the textile and leather industry. Testex developed the basic Eco Passport concept in the early 1990s. Since then, it has gone on to become an integral part of OEKO-TEX. During a multistep process, it is analysed whether each individual component in the chemical product meets the statutory requirements and that it is not harmful to human health. The label also gives transparent proof of which articles meet the criteria for environmentally responsible textile and leather production. Limits that must be complied with for the OEKO-TEX Eco Passport largely exceed national and international specifications. The test criteria are updated at least once a year, taking the latest scientific findings and regulatory requirements into account.

The Eco Passport certification system is designed for manufacturers of process chemicals and chemical compounds. Both manufacturers and brands value the Eco Passport as credible proof of sustainable textile and leather production. It is also recognised as a pre-certificate for certifications in accordance with Standard 100, Organic Cotton, and Leather Standard. This holistic approach to product safety, from the source to the end-consumer, contributes to a more responsible and sustainable textile and leather industry.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (NB)