Oeko-Tex updates leather standards
06/10/2021
For LEATHER STANDARD 100 by Oeko-Tex, medium-chain chlorinated kerosenes (MCCP, C14-C17), which were previously under observation, are included under "Chlorinated kerosenes" with a limit value of 1000 mg/kg for all product classes.
The substance glutaraldehyde is included in the limit catalogues under "Other residue chemicals" with a limit value of 1000 mg/kg for all product classes.
For STeP by Oeko-Tex, the substance glutaraldehyde is included in the STeP/ DETOX TO ZERO by Oeko-Tex list of chemicals under subgroup 14 "Other substances" and the following footnote: Use accepted for leather tanning.
For ECO PASSPORT by Oeko-Tex, the substance glutaraldehyde is included under "Other residue chemicals" with a threshold value of 1000 mg/kg for all product classes and the following footnote: Threshold does not apply to tanning and fixing agents.
Georg Dieners, secretary general of Oeko-Tex (pictured), said in its recently published annual report: “Despite the global challenges, Oeko-Tex can report a successful year. Our mission remains unchanged: to make the international textile and leather industry more sustainable, trustworthy and safe. This requires action from all of us.
“Therefore, we welcome the prioritisation of sustainability by lawmakers. While manufacturers and retailers are challenged with tracking industry and legal changes, aspirational due diligence laws can spur action across the industry.”
After two years of development, the Oeko-Tex Carbon & Water Footprint Tool will be integrated into STeP by Oeko-Tex in 2022. It will enable companies to identify their potential to reduce carbon emissions and water consumption.
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