EU anti-greenwashing rules push OEKO-TEX to tighten certification system

OEKO-TEX has overhauled its governance structure by separating standard setting from conformity assessment. The move is designed to strengthen the independence and credibility of its certification system as EU sustainability rules tighten.
The change comes ahead of the EU’s Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (EmpCo), which applies from September 27, 2026. The rules target misl
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