From 27 September 2026, stricter rules against greenwashing and higher requirements for sustainability labels will take effect in the European Union.

OEKO-TEX® has taken the new provisions as an occasion to further develop its governance structure.

In doing so, OEKO-TEX® not only meets the requirements of the EU Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (EmpCo, EU 2024/825) but also prepares itself for future regulatory developments.