Upcoming Seminar: How OEKO-TEX® Certifications Can Help You and Your Supply Chain

As sustainability and regulatory compliance become top priorities in the textile and apparel industries, businesses are under increasing pressure to ensure transparency and responsibility across their supply chains. Shirley® is excited to announce "Securing Compliance and Transparency - How OEKO-TEX® Certifications Can Help You and Your Supply Chain." This in-depth event will explore the full range of OEKO-TEX® certifications, providing valuable insights into how these globally recognised standards can enhance your business goals, improve product safety, and boost consumer confidence.

Why Attend?

This seminar is designed for brands, retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers who want to:

  • Ensure compliance with the latest sustainability and safety regulations.
  • Enhance supply chain transparency with trusted third-party certification.
  • Differentiate products with credible sustainability claims.
  • Gain a competitive edge by leveraging OEKO-TEX® marketing tools like MADE IN GREEN.

What You Will Learn

Our expert speakers will provide a comprehensive deep dive into all OEKO-TEX® certifications, including:

OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT

  • Certifying chemicals, dyes, and auxiliaries as safe for human health and environmentally responsible.
  • Meeting the growing demand for better chemical management in textile production.

OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100

  • Verifying that textile products are tested for harmful substances, ensuring consumer safety.
  • Understanding the criteria and benefits of certification for different product categories.

OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON

  • Ensuring the integrity of organic cotton throughout the supply chain.
  • Understanding how this certification complements existing OEKO-TEX® standards.

OEKO-TEX® STeP (Sustainable Textile & Leather Production)

  • Implementing a holistic approach to better manufacturing.
  • Evaluating chemical management, environmental performance, environmental management, social responsibility, quality management and health and safety.

OEKO-TEX® RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

  • Supporting companies in meeting human rights due diligence obligations.
  • Helping businesses align with international regulations and sustainability frameworks.

OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN

  • A traceable product label that stands for responsibility produced and safety tested.
  • Communicating transparency to consumers with a credible and verified certification.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is perfect for professionals involved in sustainability, compliance, quality assurance, sourcing, and product development, including:

  • Brands & Retailers looking to meet customer demands for safer, more sustainable products.
  • Manufacturers & Suppliers aiming to improve their certification portfolio and gain market advantage.
  • Regulatory & Compliance Professionals navigating evolving global requirements.

Coming To a Location Near You

25th February - Manchester

29th April - Manchester

28th May - Belfast

17th July – Leicester

5th August - Manchester

9th September - London

14th October - Manchester 

27th November - Edinburgh

Secure Your Spot Today!

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of OEKO-TEX® certifications and discover how they can help you secure compliance, enhance transparency, and build consumer trust. Register today | email: enquiries@shirleytech.co.uk

Posted by Haydn Taylor on 10 February 2025