SafeTextile/SafeTextile+ Certification

SafeTextile/SafeTextile+ Certification

Regulatory requirements on the use of chemicals in the textile industry are becoming ever-stricter, with safety and environmental sustainability concerns thrust into spotlight. Meanwhile, for consumers, assurance that textiles and apparel are safe and free of hazardous chemicals is among the key factors in the decision to buy.

The SafeTextile/SafeTextile+ program was designed by QIMA-Hansecontrol chemical management specialists to help textile suppliers, brands and retailers improve chemical management in their supply chain and implement step-by-step corrective action in their production practices.

In addition to providing your consumers with assurance that your textiles are safe and sustainable, the SafeTextile/SafeTextile+ program directly contributes to better chemical management knowledge and skills in the textile and apparel industry, through targeted workshops and supplier training.

How is the SafeTextile/SafeTextile+ Test Mark Awarded?

The SafeTextile/SafeTextile+ certification mark represents that your product and production process have been tested for harmful substances, and the production environment has been checked for the use of hazardous chemicals.

The SafeTextile/SafeTextile+ certification follows a two-stage system:

Level 1: SafeTextile Certification

• Chemical testing for compliance with the minimum requirements of the SafeTextile program:

  • Preliminary testing of raw materials

  • Sampling from ongoing production at 20-30% completion

  • Testing of finished products

• Certification by Hansecontrol Zertifizierungsgesellschaft mbH in Hamburg
  

Level 2: SafeTextile+ Certification

• All Level 1 (SafeTextile) requirements met

• Chemical management workshop at the main materials production sites

• On-site assessment and training at the production site

• Implementing necessary corrective action within the production cycle (according to a coordinated time schedule)

• Annual reassessment to confirm corrective actions implemented

• Wastewater/sludge tests 

• Certification by Hansecontrol Zertifizierungsgesellschaft mbH in Hamburg

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Why Obtain SafeTextile/SafeTextile+ Certification for Your Product / Production Site?

• Increased confidence in your brand

• Greater supply chain visibility and transparency

• Professional chemical management training for production sites

• Continuous improvement of chemical management in your supply chain, contributing to:

  • Improved health and safety conditions

  • Reduced environmental impact

  • Superior product quality

  • More effective production processes

  • Potential cost reduction

Why Choose QIMA-Hansecontrol for Testing and Quality Assurance

• A certification team with over 35 years of experience

• Professional auditors and inspectors specialized by product and industry

• Trusted by 3,000+ clients with global consumer product supply chains

• Global reach: our team of 2,500+ qualified inspectors and auditors performs services in 85 countries