Requirements for Organic Fibre Production:
Approved are natural fibres, certified organic as well as fibres from an “in conversion period”, certified according to recognised international or national standards and certified by any IFOAM accredited or internationally recognised (according to ISO 65) certifier.

95% or more of the fibres - excluding non-textile accessories - must be of certified organic origin or from 'in conversion' period.

This label is only applicable to products with 100% certified organic fibres in the textile fabric.

Separation and Identification:
At all stages through the processing chain it has to be assured, that organic and conventional fibres are not commingled and that organic fibres are not contaminated. All organic raw materials must be clearly labelled and identified as such at all stages through the processing chain.

Dyeing, Colour Auxiliaries, Print and Pigments:
Approved are natural dyestuffs free from heavy metals (acc. to ETAD) and toxicologically recognized as safe or synthetic dyestuffs of which the AOX-content is below 1,0%.
Exception: Blue-, green- and turquoise dyestuffs: Copper content below 5%.
No use of formaldehyde and of legally banned Azo dyes that eliminate carcinogenic amines.
Prohibition of metallic complex dyes and dyestuffs which may act carcinogenic or allergenic in the finished textile.
Allowed are printing methods that are based on water or natural oils only. Prohibited are discharge printing methods, aromatic solvents and amine-releasing azo dyes.
Dying auxiliaries also must be free from heavy metals (acc. to ETAD) and permanent AOX may not constitute more than 0,1% of any input.

Finishing:
Allowed are mechanical, thermal and other physical finishing methods. Natural auxiliaries and GMO free enzymes are permitted. Only for softening, milling and felting synthetic auxiliaries are permitted, as long as they meet the strict requirements of this standard. Flame proofing auxiliaries are exceptionally permitted if their use is legally required in the country and for the product in question. They must at least meet the strict requirements of this standard.

Accessoires:
Buttons / press-studs: allowed are natural raw materials and metal. Metal buttons must be free of chrome and nickel.
Cords and borders are allowed of natural fibres only.
Zips: Allowed are tapes of natural materials and polyester. Allowed are chains of metal (free of chrome and nickel) and plastics (without PVC).
Buckles : Allowed are tapes of natural materials only and chains of natural materials and metal (free of chrome and nickel).
Edgings: Allowed are natural materials and elastane.
Other, not explicit listed accessories must consist of natural fibres.
Material in general: No threatened timber, no PVC, no nickel or chrome

Social criteria:
The following social criteria currently apply to the textile processing level only. As far as a practical quality assurance system for the farm level will be in place, these social criteria shall apply for the farm level as well.

There is no forced or bonded labour.
Workers are not required to lodge "deposits" or their identity papers with their employer and are free to leave their employer after reasonable notice.

Workers, without distinction, have the right to join or form trade unions of their own choosing and to bargain collectively.

A safe and hygienic working environment shall be provided, bearing in mind the prevailing knowledge of the industry and of any specific hazards. Adequate steps shall be taken to prevent accidents and injury to health arising out of, associated with, or occurring in the course of work, by minimising, so far as is reasonably practicable, the causes of hazards inherent in the working environment.

There shall be no new recruitment of child labour.
Companies shall develop or participate in and contribute to policies and programmes which provide for the transition of any child found to be performing child labour to enable her or him to attend and remain in quality education until no longer a child; "child" and "child labour" as being defined by ILO.

Wages and benefits paid for a standard working week meet, at a minimum, national legal standards or industry benchmark standards, whichever is higher. In any event wages should always be enough to meet basic needs and to provide some discretionary income Working hours comply with national laws and benchmark industry standards, whichever affords greater protection.

There is no discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, caste, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation.

To every extent possible work performed must be on the basis of recognised employment relationship established through national law and practice.

Physical abuse or discipline, the threat of physical abuse, sexual or other harassment and verbal abuse or other forms of intimidation shall be prohibited.