What is MADE IN GREEN?
OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN is a traceable product label that is issued for all kinds of textiles and leather that have been:
- Tested for harmful substances
- Produced in environmentally friendly facilities
- Manufactured in safe and socially responsible workplaces
The MADE IN GREEN label can be issued for articles at any stage of production. The specific product ID on each label offers a whole new level of transparency for companies and consumers by providing information about where a sales item was manufactured.
The label is awarded based on STeP certification of sustainable production facilities and STANDARD 100, LEATHER STANDARD or ORGANIC COTTON certification of products tested for harmful substances. The central tool to manage these B2B data and communication is the myOEKO-TEX database.
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Further specifications
Apart from proving that labelled items have been produced in a way that is safe for human ecology, environmentally friendly and socially responsible, the MADE IN GREEN product ID and/or QR code offers the following information:
- Details about the labelled item (e.g. material specifications, article numbers, colours, etc.)
- Contact details of the label owner as well as what kind of company it is (e.g. brand, retailer, importer, production company, etc.)
- Listing of the facilities on a world map that were involved in the production of the labelled article
- Information on what types of operation the manufacturing plants belong to (e.g. sewing, weaving, spinning, finishing, etc.)
Consumers and buyers can obtain this information by entering the product ID in the Label Check section of the OEKO-TEX® website or by scanning the QR code on the label.
MADE IN GREEN LABEL CHECK
How can MADE IN GREEN support you?
With the MADE IN GREEN label, brands, retailers and manufacturers can transparently inform consumers that they and their suppliers act responsibly – by preserving the environment, respecting the health, safety and human rights of their workers, and ensuring high product safety.
In this sense, MADE IN GREEN offers highly credible proof of product stewardship and transparent supply chains which are increasingly demanded by consumers, NGOs and political initiatives.
Basic facts
Validity
The MADE IN GREEN label requires annual renewal.
A purchaser of a MADE IN GREEN labeled product must be able to trace the information for five years. If there are any changes to the supply chain that relate to the label requirements, a new label must be issued.
Target group
Any company within the textile and leather value chain can apply for the MADE IN GREEN label.
The product must be STANDARD 100, LEATHER STANDARD or ORGANIC COTTON certified and produced in a STeP certified facility.
Manufacturers, converters, wholesalers, retailers and brands that fulfill the criteria are allowed to use product label.
Non-producers can obtain labels without their own certifications if their suppliers fulfil the MADE IN GREEN conditions. Brands and retailers can re-label MADE IN GREEN products from suppliers under their own company name.
Criteria / Requirements
MADE IN GREEN labeled products must meet the following requirements:
- The product shall be certified according to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, ORGANIC COTTON or LEATHER STANDARD.
- All making up facilities shall be certified according to OEKO-TEX® STeP.
- Single components that equal or exceed 5% of the total weight of the product, shall be supplied by OEKO TEX® STeP certified production facilities.
- Each company in this value chain shall be registered in the myOEKO-TEX® platform and actively use the MADE IN GREEN dashboard. To ensure MADE IN GREEN supply chain transparency, all production processes of the main components within the supply chain shall be covered.
- Only B2B:
Interim products that are sold to companies within the supply chain must be certified with OEKO-TEX® STeP and meet all the criteria mentioned above.
How do I get the label?
- Application / Registration
The applicant registers on the myOEKO-TEX® platform to gain access to the database. - Connection
After their registration, companies can find suppliers and send them requests to confirm or connect in the myOEKO-TEX® portal. - Definition of articles
The company needs to define the MADE IN GREEN labelled product and its individual components. - Label
The MADE IN GREEN label can be generated in the myOEKO-TEX® portal. - Labelling / Marketing
Label owners are allowed to label their products with MADE IN GREEN and use the label for advertising purposes.
Your benefits at a glance
- You establish sustainable production and social working conditions in your supply chain.
- Efficient production processes through STeP certification enable you to obtain economic benefits and savings.
- You ensure harmful substance conformity with the STANDARD 100, LEATHER STANDARD or ORGANIC COTTON certification of your products.
- MADE IN GREEN credibly communicates commitment to sustainability, high quality and environmental standards and responsible working conditions.
- Product tracing via the unique product ID facilitates transparency for consumers and customers.
- The MADE IN GREEN label highlights long-term suppliers who have worked to achieve sustainability objectives and good working conditions.
- Marketing opportunities in the OEKO-TEX® Buying Guide and external listings such as Texbase CertLink and Foursource.