OEKO-TEX® Public Stakeholder Consultation
Introduction
Our commitment to more transparency is reflected in our Standards and our processes. OEKO-TEX® develops certifications
and labels that support consumers, brands and retailers in their purchasing decisions and thereby improving conditions andcircumstances for stakeholders in the industry and protecting our planet. We strive to involve all stakeholders in the setting andrevision process of the OEKO-TEX® Standards on a regular basis. Therefore, a Public Stakeholder Consultation was conductedfrom March 1 to March 31, 2022.

OEKO-TEX® Public Stakeholder Consultation Process
Conduction of the OEKO-TEX®
Public Stakeholder Consultation
All stakeholders had the possibility to participate in theOEKO-TEX® Public Stakeholder Consultation which wasshared on the OEKO-TEX® website.

Review of feedback & assignment
Every comment and input received fromstakeholders was reviewed internallyand passed on to the responsible.

Publication of first insights of the OEKO-TEX®
Public Stakeholder Consultation
2022
A first overview of the results and next steps are sharedon the OEKO-TEX® website with all stakeholders.

Elaboration & discussion of feedback
Second half of 2022 / First half of 2023
The responsible working group will discuss
every comment and input received during theOEKO-TEX® Public Stakeholder Consultation.

Response to stakeholder comments
First half of 2023
The detailed feedback received through the OEKO-TEX®
Public Stakeholder Consultation as well as the response
from OEKO-TEX® will be on the OEKO-TEX® website.
Information about the organizational structure of OEKO-TEX® can be found here:
OT_International_Advisory_Board_01.2021.pdf (oeko-tex.com)
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First insights into...
The participants
1. Producer (28%)
2. Consumer (10%)
3. Brand / Retailer (7%)
The remaining 55% included auditors, NGOs or suppliers.

Location of participants
Country

Absolute numberof participations

Percentage

Belgium

23

16,3%

The Netherlands

15

10,6%

Pakistan42,8%Germany

3

2,1%

India

3

2,1%

Italy

3

2,1%

United States

3

2,1%

China

2

1,4%

Spain

2

1,4%

Bangladesh

1

0,7%

Egypt

1

0,7%

El Salvador

1

0,7%

Peru

1

0,7%

Tunisia1

0,7%

United Kingdom

1

0,7%

No information

77

54,6%

Total

141

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Summarized results
OEKO-TEX® Standard Updates 2022•••

Stakeholders see no need to include further chemicals in the MRSL and RSL.
A few chemicals and limit values were mentioned that should be reviewed by OEKO-TEX®. Aspects regarding testing procedures, limit values and certifications of post-consumer textiles were concerned.
Carbon and water footprint are important measures for businesses and end-consumers. Suggestions were raised to develop the OEKO-TEX® impact calculator further.

OEKO-TEX® Product Development••••Stakeholders regard supply chain transparency, global legal compliance, the applicability of human right due diligence andsustainability efforts for all suppliers as important for the RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS by OEKO-TEX®.
Challenges and risks mentioned related to the upcoming due diligence legislation are costs, supply chain transparency, thepublication of confidential company information as well as the non-compliance of suppliers with criteria and the resulting
certification withdrawal.
Transparency and efficiency were perceived as important requirements for complaint mechanisms. A complaint mechanism
should be supported by experts and mediated for emerging issues.
Half of the stakeholders responded that they would use a complaint mechanism provided by OEKO-TEX®.

OEKO-TEX® Label Check•••

Stakeholders perceive the information presented in the label check as valuable, especially regarding supply chain, label
owner and scope.
OEKO-TEX® takes along to review the scope and design of the label check for its user friendliness and attractiveness.
Stakeholders requested to provide more detailed and additional information.

Future Topics
1. Circularity• Most challenging aspects of circularity mentioned are: raw material availability, material usage (especially fibre mixtures),longevity of products, manufacturing with recycled contents, testing of recycled products, product design, waste management, infrastructure, complexity and cost implications.
• OEKO-TEX® should give support by providing more information and awareness about circularity. OEKO-TEX® will review
options to include circularity criteria into OEKO-TEX® products.
2. Topics for potential future OEKO-TEX® products• Recycled and organic materials were perceived as important for future developments.
• The focus should be on human rights due diligence in the supply chains.

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