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1.4 Compliance with legal requirements The observance of the currently valid versions of relevant existing laws and legal requirements is a prerequisite for those products awarded with the environmental label. In particular, the substance requirements defined by the EU Chemicals Regulation REACH (1907/2006/EC) and the CLP Regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008) are taken into account. 3.6 General requirements 3.6.1 General exclusion of substances with certain properties The following requirements apply to dyes and textile auxiliaries: a) Dyes and textile auxiliaries must not contain any substances which are identified as particularly alarming under the European Chemicals Regulation REACH (1907/2006/EC)15 and which have been incorporated into the list drawn up in accordance with Article 59, Paragraph 1 of the REACH Regulation (so-called "list of candidates"). The version of the list of candidates at the time of application is valid16. If the substance is part of a preparation (a mixture), its concentration must not exceed 0.10% by mass. If a stricter, more specific concentration limit is specified for a substance in a mixture in the CLP Regulation (EC/1272/2008) then this is valid. (...) d) The following are exempt from regulations a) and c): Impurities in concentrations that are not specified in the safety data sheet. The components listed on the safety data sheet must correspond with the regulations according to Annex II, No. 3, of the REACH regulation (EC/1907/2006). If the substance in this case is part of a preparation (a mixture) then its concentration may not exceed the general generic cut-off values according to the CLP Reg- ulation (EC/1272/2008). If a stricter, more specific concentration limit is specified for a sub- stance in a mixture then this is valid.

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3.6 General requirements 3.6.1 General exclusion of substances with certain properties The following requirements apply to dyes and textile auxiliaries: c) Dyes and textile auxiliaries, which according to the criteria of Regulation (EC) No 1272/200818 are assigned the following H Phrases named in Table 6 or which meet the criteria for such classification, must not be added. d) The following are exempt from regulations a) and c): Impurities in concentrations that are not specified in the safety data sheet. The components listed on the safety data sheet must correspond with the regulations according to Annex II, No. 3, of the REACH regulation (EC/1907/2006). If the substance in this case is part of a preparation (a mixture) then its concentration may not exceed the general generic cut-off values according to the CLP Regulation (EC/1272/2008). If a stricter, more specific concentration limit is specified for a substance in a mixture then this is valid. e) The following shall be exempt from regulation c): Monomers or additives that turn into polymers during the manufacture of plastics or are chemically (covalently) bound to the plastic if their residual concentrations are below the classification thresholds for mixtures. f) Upon evaluation by the Federal Environmental Agency (Umweltbundesamt), further exemptions from regulation c) may be adopted, provided that these are technologically non-substitutable substances and consumer safety continues to be guaranteed. A list of the approved exemptions can be found in Appendix C.- Table 3: H Phrases according to the CLP Regulation Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) Wording Toxic substances H300 Fatal if swallowed H301 Toxic if swallowed H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H310 Fatal in contact with skin H311 Toxic in contact with skin H330 Fatal if inhaled H331 Toxic if inhaled H370 Causes damage to organs H371 May cause damage to organs H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic substances H340 May cause genetic defects H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 May cause cancer H350i May cause cancer if inhaled H35120 Suspected of causing cancer H360F May damage fertility H360D May damage the unborn child H360FD May damage fertility May damage the unborn child H360Fd May damage fertility Suspected of damaging the unborn child H360Df May damage the unborn child Suspected of damaging fertility H361f Suspected of damaging fertility H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child H361fd Suspected of damaging fertility Suspected of damaging the unborn child H362 May cause harm to breast fed children Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit confirmation from their suppliers verifying compliance with the requirements. If requested to do so by RAL gGmbH, the applicant shall submit the relevant safety data sheets. Deviations apply for some substances and are listed in Table 7. Table 4: Deviations for substances Substance group / Hazard classification affected by the exemption / Exemption conditions Dyes for dyeing and non-pigment printing H301 Toxic if swallowed H311 Toxic in contact with skin H331 Toxic if inhaled Dyeing processes using reactive, direct, vat and sulphur dyes with these classifications must meet at least one of the following conditions: • Use of high affinity dyes • Achievement of a reject rate of less than 3.0% • Use of colour matching instrumentation • Use of standard operating procedures for the dyeing process • Use of colour removal to treat waste water (see criteria 16a)) Solution dyes and/or digital printing are excluded from these conditions. Dye houses and printers must use dust free dye formulations or automatic dosing and dispensing of dyes to minimise worker exposure.

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Excluded from the scope of these Basic Award Criteria are: (...) • Textiles treated with biocidal products; 3.5.2 Polyurethane (PUR) a) Hazardous substances and mixtures The concentrations of the substances and mixtures listed below in PUR foam must not exceed the limit values in Table 4: Table 4: List of restricted substances and mixtures in PUR Substance group Substance Biocidal products Not intentionally added . In the case of biocidal products, phthalates and other specific substances that are restricted, the applicant shall submit a declaration together with declarations from the suppliers verifying that these substances have not been intentionally added to the formulation. 3.6.2.4 In the finishing process 3.6.2.4.1 Biocidal and biostatic products The use of biocidal products, as defined in the Biocidal Directive (EU) 528/201222, and biostatic products is not permitted. In-can preservatives are exempted. All substances with an inhibitory effect on growth and reproduction shall be considered as biostatic products.

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2 Scope ................................................................................................................. 12 3.5.2 Polyurethane (PUR) ........................................................................................ 28 3.6.2.4 In the finishing process ............................................................................... 37

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3.6.6 Requirements for specific substances and testing of the end product (...) 3.6.6.1 Formaldehyde The amount of free and partly hydrolysable formaldehyde in the final fabric must not exceed 20 mg/kg in clothing, home textiles and bedding for babies and young children under 3 years old, and 75 mg/kg for all other textiles. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirements in Annex 1. The applicant shall also submit test results in accordance with the DIN EN ISO 14184-1 test method.26 The applicant shall declare in Annex 1 the intended age group for the end product in the application and state the clothing sizes included in the application in the case of clothing.

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3.6.2.1.2 Use of nanomaterials The use of technically produced nanomaterials with the H Phrases listed in Paragraph 3.6.1 is not permitted. The classification must be carried out based on suitable data for the nanoform of the substance added to the product.

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3.6.2.4 In the finishing process 3.6.2.4.2 Flame retardant materials The flame-retarding effect should preferably be achieved by means of the structure of the fabric. The use of flame retardants or inherent flame retardants in the finishing of textiles is not permitted. If the use of a flame retardant on work clothing and contract textiles is nevertheless necessary for fire protection reasons, the flame-retarding effect should preferably be achieved using inherent flame retardants. Additive flame retardants, which comply with the requirements in Paragraph 3.6.1, can be approved after examination by the German Environment Agency. Products finished with flame retardant substances must be correspondingly labelled.

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3.2.3 Requirements for the biodegradability of auxiliaries and finishing agents 3.2.3.1 Sizing preparations At least 95% (dry weight) of the components of any sizing preparation applied to yarns must be sufficiently biodegradable or recycled. The sum of the individual components must be taken into account. 3.2.3.2 Spinning solution additives Spinning solution additives, spinning auxiliaries and mixtures for primary spinning (including carding oils, spin finishes and lubricants): At least 90% (dry weight) of the components in the mixture must be sufficiently biodegradable or eliminable in waste water treatment plants. Compliance verification See Table 1: Scope of restriction, limit values and compliance verifications for various spinning solution additives 3.6.3 At least 90% by mass of the ingredients of fabric softeners, complexing agents and surfactants must be readily biodegradable under aerobic conditions or inherently biodegradable and/or eliminable in waste water treatment plants. Surfactants must be readily biodegradable under aerobic conditions. All non-ionic and cationic surfactants must also be readily biodegradable under anaerobic conditions.

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3.2.3 Requirements for the biodegradability of auxiliaries and finishing agents for fibres and yarns 3.2.3.1 Sizing ....................................................................................................... 20 3.2.3.2 Spinning solution additives ........................................................................... 20 3.6.3 Requirements for the degradability of textile auxiliaries

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3.6 General requirements 3.6.1 General exclusion of substances with certain properties The following requirements apply to dyes and textile auxiliaries: c) Dyes and textile auxiliaries, which according to the criteria of Regulation (EC) No 1272/200818 are assigned the following H Phrases named in Table 6 or which meet the criteria for such classification, must not be added. d) The following are exempt from regulations a) and c): Impurities in concentrations that are not specified in the safety data sheet. The components listed on the safety data sheet must correspond with the regulations according to Annex II, No. 3, of the REACH regulation (EC/1907/2006). If the substance in this case is part of a preparation (a mixture) then its concentration may not exceed the general generic cut-off values according to the CLP Regulation (EC/1272/2008). If a stricter, more specific concentration limit is specified for a substance in a mixture then this is valid. e) The following shall be exempt from regulation c): Monomers or additives that turn into polymers during the manufacture of plastics or are chemically (covalently) bound to the plastic if their residual concentrations are below the classification thresholds for mixtures. f) Upon evaluation by the Federal Environmental Agency (Umweltbundesamt), further exemptions from regulation c) may be adopted, provided that these are technologically non-substitutable substances and consumer safety continues to be guaranteed. A list of the approved exemptions can be found in Appendix C.- Table 3: H Phrases according to the CLP Regulation Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) Wording Water-hazardous substances H400 Very toxic to aquatic life H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life Other Health and Environmental Effects H420 Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere (replaces EUH059) Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit confirmation from their suppliers verifying compliance with the requirements. If requested to do so by RAL gGmbH, the applicant shall submit the relevant safety data sheets. Deviations apply for some substances and are listed in Table 7. Table 4: Deviations for substances Substance group / Hazard classification affected by the exemption / Exemption conditions Auxiliaries including carriers, fastness enhancers, levelling agents, dispersing agents, surfactants, thickeners, binding agents H411 Toxic to aquatic life with longlasting effects H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic organisms. The recipes must be formulated using automatic metering systems and the process must follow standard operating procedures. Dyes for dyeing and non-pigment printing H411 Toxic to aquatic life with longlasting effects H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life Dyeing processes using reactive, direct, vat and sulphur dyes with these classifications must meet at least one of the following conditions: • Use of high affinity dyes • Achievement of a reject rate of less than 3.0% • Use of colour matching instrumentation • Use of standard operating procedures for the dyeing process • Use of colour removal to treat waste water (see criteria 16a)) Solution dyes and/or digital printing are excluded from these conditions. Dye houses and printers must use dust free dye formulations or automatic dosing and dispensing of dyes to minimise worker exposure.

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3.6.6 Requirements for specific substances and testing of the end product The requirements for specific substances apply in addition to the requirements in Paragraphs 3.6.1 and 3.6.2 and put them into concrete terms by stipulating testing of the end product Annual random analytical tests must be carried out in the case of recycled fibres. 3.6.6.1 Formaldehyde The amount of free and partly hydrolysable formaldehyde in the final fabric must not exceed 20 mg/kg in clothing, home textiles and bedding for babies and young children under 3 years old, and 75 mg/kg for all other textiles. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirements in Annex 1. The applicant shall also submit test results in accordance with the DIN EN ISO 14184-1 test method.26 The applicant shall declare in Annex 1 the intended age group for the end product in the application and state the clothing sizes included in the application in the case of clothing. 3.6.6.2 Extractable heavy metals The following limit values in Table 8 must not be exceeded by the extractable heavy metals. Table 5: Extractable heavy metals Extractable heavy metals Limit values27 in mg/kg Antimony 30 Arsenic 0.2 Lead 0.2 Cadmium 0.1 Chrome 1 Cr(VI) < 0.5 Cobalt 1 Copper 25 Nickel 1 Mercury 0.02 Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirements in Annex 1. The applicant shall also submit a test report according to DIN 54233 or according to DIN EN 16711-2. Chromium (VI) can also be measured in accordance with method DIN 38405-24 (D-24), although the detection limit must not exceed 0.5 mg/kg. 3.6.6.3 Nickel and its compounds If nickel is used for metal objects that come into contact with the skin for long periods of time, the migration value for metal alloys that come into contact with the skin applies (0.5 ug/cm2/week). Compliance verification The applicant shall declare in Annex 1 that he/she either does not use any nickel-containing metal alloys or declare compliance with the requirement and submit a certificate from the supplier verifying that the metal components used comply with this requirement. Alternatively, the applicant can also submit a test report from a testing institution approved for this test verifying the harmlessness of the dermal exposure. DIN EN 1811 in combination where relevant with DIN EN 12472 can be used as the test method. 3.6.6.4 Chlorophenols The sum of chlorophenols and their salts and esters in the final fabric must not exceed the following limit values (Table 9). Table 6: Limit values for chlorphenoles in final fabrics Chlorphenole Limit values28 in mg/kg Dichlorphenole (DCP) 0.5 Monochlorphenole (MCP) 0.5 Pentachlorphenole (PCP) 0.05 Tetrachlorphenole (TeCP) 0.05 Trichlorphenole (TrCP) 0.2 Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirements in Annex 1. The applicant shall also submit test results in accordance with the test method for chlorophenols based on DIN EN ISO 17070. 3.6.6.5 Phthalates and plasticizers The sum of the phthalates and plasticizers listed in Appendix E, No 2 must not exceed a maxi- mum of 1,000 mg/kg. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit a corre- sponding test report. The test shall be carried out in accordance with DIN EN ISO 18856 or EN 14602. For the test for TCEP, suitable test methods used by testing laboratories accredited ac- cording to DIN EN ISO 17025 are accepted. The sum of the phthalates and plasticizers must not exceed a maximum of 1000 mg/kg. 3.6.6.6 Organotin compounds The content of organotin compounds must not exceed the limit values stated in Table 10. Table 7: Limit values for organotin compounds in final fabrics Organotin compounds Limit values29 in mg/kg Tributyltin compounds (TBT) 0.5 Dibutyltin compounds (DBT) 1 Dioctyltin compounds (DOT) 1 Monobutyltin compounds (MBT) 1 Triphenyltin compounds (TPT) 1 Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirements in Annex 1. The applicant shall also submit the test results in accordance with the test method DIN EN ISO 17353 or another suitable test method. 3.6.6.7 Dyes Azo dyes used on the yarns, fabrics and finished products added to the product that may cleave to one of the aromatic amines named in Appendix E must not exceed a limit value of 20 mg/kg. A limit value of 50 mg/kg applies to the dispersion dyes named in Appendix E. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and verify that the dyes in Appendix E No. 1 have not been used in the yarns, fabrics and finished products added to the product. The applicant shall also submit the test results in accordance with the test method DIN EN 14362-1 and DIN EN 14362-3 (for arylamine) and DIN 54231 (for dispersion dyes). (Note: Tests to detect the presence of 4-aminoazobenzene can result in false positive values. Therefore, a control measurement is recommended). 3.6.6.8 Chlorinated benzenes and toluenes The content of the compounds listed in Appendix E, No. 3 must not exceed 1 mg/kg. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirements in Annex 1. The applicant shall also submit test results in accordance with the test method DIN 54232. 3.6.6.9 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons For the synthetic fibres, yarns and threads used in the product, as well as the plastic materials, the maximum value for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) for GS Mark approval in category 2 (with foreseeable skin contact for longer than 30 seconds) must not be exceeded. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit the GS certificate or the test report verifying compliance with the stated limit values. The measurements should be taken in accordance with the guidelines in the AfPS GS 2014:01 PAK document “Testing and assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the course of awarding the GS mark”. 3.6.6.10 Dimethylformamide, dimethylacetamide and N-methylpyrrolidone The content of dimethylformamide (DMF), dimethylacetamide (DMAc) and N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in polymer coatings or seam sealing tapes based on polyurethane must not exceed the value of 0.1% by mass. Compliance verification If the applicant uses PU coatings, he/she shall submit a confirmation from his/her suppliers verifying that the above named substances are not used and submit a corresponding test report. The test for DMF shall be carried out using methanol extraction, GC/MS. The test for DMAC shall be carried out using extraction with methanol, GC/MS or LC/MS, while for NMP it shall be carried out using a 2 step extraction process with THF and methanol, GC/MS.

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3.6.6 Requirements for specific substances and testing of the end product ..................... 42 3.6.6.1 Formaldehyde ............................................................................................ 42 3.6.6.2 Extractable heavy metals ............................................................................. 42 3.6.6.3 Nickel and its compounds ............................................................................ 43 3.6.6.4 Chlorophenols ............................................................................................ 43 3.6.6.5 Phthalates and plasticizers ........................................................................... 43 3.6.6.6 Organotin compounds ................................................................................. 44 3.6.6.7 Dyes ......................................................................................................... 44 3.6.6.8 Chlorinated benzenes and toluenes ............................................................... 44 3.6.6.9 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons .................................................................. 45 3.6.6.10 Dimethylformamide, dimethylacetamide and N-methylpyrrolidone ..................... 45

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The following requirements apply to dyes and textile auxiliaries: a) Dyes and textile auxiliaries must not contain any substances which are identified as particularly alarming under the European Chemicals Regulation REACH (1907/2006/EC)41 and which have been incorporated into the list drawn up in accordance with Article 59, Paragraph concentration must not exceed 0.10% by mass. If a stricter, more specific concentration limit is specified for a substance in a mixture in the CLP Regulation (EC/1272/2008) then this is valid. b) Dyes and textile auxiliaries must comply with the limit values in Chapter 1 of the ZDHC MRSL. The current version of the ZDHC MRSL at the time of application is valid.43 c) Dyes and textile auxiliaries, which according to the criteria of the CLP Regulation (EC/1272/2008)44 are assigned the following H Phrases named in Table 7 or which meet the criteria for such classification, must not be added.45 d) The following are exempt from regulations a) and c): Impurities in concentrations that are not specified in the safety data sheet. The components to be listed on the safety data sheet must correspond with the regulations according to Annex II, No. 3, of the REACH regulation (EC/1907/2006). If the substance in this case is part of a mixture then its concentration may not exceed the general generic cut-off values according to the CLP Regulation (EC/1272/2008). If a stricter, more specific concentration limit is specified for a substance in a mixture then this is valid. e) The following shall be exempt from regulation c): Monomers or additives that turn into polymers during the manufacture of plastics or are chemically (covalently) bound to the plastic if their residual concentrations are below the classification thresholds for mixtures. 1 of the REACH Regulation (so-called "list of candidates"). The version of the list of candidates at the time of application is valid42. If the substance is part of a mixture, its 3.2.2.8 Elastane fibres 3.2.2.8.1 Organotin compounds The use of organotin compounds is not permitted. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare in Annex 1 that such compounds are not used and submit confirma- tion from the suppliers of the fibres. 3.5 Requirements for fillings Fillings added to the product must comply with the requirements in Paragraph 3.6.1 “General exclusion of substances with certain properties”. Special requirements are formulated as follows: 3.5.1 Latex a) The concentrations of the substances listed below in latex foam must not exceed the limits in Table 2: Table 1: Restricted substances in latex foams that are used in fillings Substance group Substance Limit value (ppm) Evaluation and test conditions Chlorophenols Mono and di-chlorinated phenols (Salts and esters) 1 A Other chlorophenols 0.1 A Pesticides (only for foam composed of at least 20% natural latex by mass) Aldrin 0.04 C o,p′-DDE 0.04 C p,p′-DDE 0.04 C o,p′-DDD 0.04 C p,p′-DDD 0.04 C o,p′-DDT 0.04 C p,p′-DDT 0.04 C Diazinone 0.04 C Dichlorfenthion 0.04 C Dichlorvos 0.04 C Dieldrin 0.04 C Endrin 0.04 C Heptachlor 0.04 C Heptachlorepoxide 0.04 C Hexachlorobenzene 0.04 C Hexachlorocyclohexane 0.04 C α-Hexachlorocyclohexane 0.04 C β-Hexachlorcyclohexane 0.04 C γ-Hexachlorocyclohexane (Lindane) 0.04 C δ-Hexachlorocyclohexane 0.04 C Malathion 0.04 C Methoxichlor 0.04 C Mirex 0.04 C Parathion-ethyl 0.04 C Parathion-methyl 0.04 C Other specific substances that are restricted Butadiene 1 D 3.5.2 Polyurethane (PUR) a) Hazardous substances and mixtures The concentrations of the substances and mixtures listed below in PUR foam must not ex- ceed the limit values in Table 4: Organotin compounds Tributyltin (TBT) 50 ppb E Dibutyltin (DBT) 100 ppb E Monobutyltin (MBT) 100 ppb E Tetrabutyltin (TeBT) — — Monooctyltin (MOT) — — Dioctyltin (DOT) — — Tricyclohexyltin (TcyT) — — Triphenyltin (TPhT) — — Total amount 500 ppb E 3.6.6.6 Organotin compounds The content of organotin compounds must not exceed the limit values stated in Table 10. Table 7: Limit values for organotin compounds in final fabrics Organotin compounds Limit values29 in mg/kg Tributyltin compounds (TBT) 0.5 Dibutyltin compounds (DBT) 1 Dioctyltin compounds (DOT) 1 Monobutyltin compounds (MBT) 1 Triphenyltin compounds (TPT) 1 Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirements in Annex 1. The applicant shall also submit the test results in accordance with the test method DIN EN ISO 17353 or another suitable test method30

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3.6.1 General exclusion of substances with certain properties 3.2.2.8 Elastane fibres ........................................................................................... 19 3.5.1 Latex ............................................................................................................ 24 3.5.2 Polyurethane (PUR) ........................................................................................ 28 3.6.6.6 Organotin compounds ................................................................................. 44

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3.2.1.1 Requirements for the origin of natural fibres Textile natural fibres (cotton, hemp, flax or the textile material linen, kapok, nettles, ramie, jute, wool silk from silk farms, alpaca and cashmere) must be sourced from controlled organic cultivation or controlled biological animal husbandry or from fibres from the conversion phase26 and comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 2018/848 (EC Organic Regulation) or the American National Organic Programme (NOP). 3.5.1 Latex a) The concentrations of the substances listed below in latex foam must not exceed the limits in Table 2: Chlorophenols Mono and di-chlorinated phenols (Salts and esters) 1 Other chlorophenols 0.1 A. The applicant shall submit a report for chlorophenols that presents the results of the following test method: A 5 g sample is milled and the chlorophenols are extracted in the form of phenol (PCP), sodium salt (SPP) or esters. The extracts are analysed by means of gas chromatography (GC). Detection is carried out using a mass spectrometer or electron capture detector (ECD Pesticides (only for foam composed of at least 20% natural latex by mass) Aldrin 0.04 o,p′-DDE 0.04 p,p′-DDE 0.04 o,p′-DDD 0.04 p,p′-DDD 0.04 o,p′-DDT 0.04 p,p′-DDT 0.04 Diazinone 0.04 Dichlorfenthion 0.04 Dichlorvos 0.04 Dieldrin 0.04 Endrin 0.04 Heptachlor 0.04 Heptachlorepoxide 0.04 Hexachlorobenzene 0.04 Hexachlorocyclohexane 0.04 α-Hexachlorocyclohexane 0.04 β-Hexachlorcyclohexane 0.04 γ-Hexachlorocyclohexane (Lindane) 0.04 δ-Hexachlorocyclohexane 0.04 Malathion 0.04 Methoxichlor 0.04 C. The applicant shall submit a report for pesticides that presents the results of the following test method: A 2 g sample is extracted in an ultrasonic bath with a hexane/dichloromethane mixture (85/15). The extract is cleaned up by acetonitrile agitation or by adsorption chromatography over florisil. Measurement and quantification are carried out using gas chromatography with detection on an electron capture detector or by coupled gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. The testing of pesticides is required for latex foams with a content of at least 20% natural latex. 3.5.2 Polyurethane (PUR) a) Hazardous substances and mixtures The concentrations of the substances and mixtures listed below in PUR foam must not ex- ceed the limit values in Table 4: Table 4: List of restricted substances and mixtures in PUR Substance group Substance (acronym, CAS number, element symbol) Limit value Test method Plasticizers Dibutylphthalate (DBP, 84-74-2) (*) 0.01% by mass (total sum of all 6 phthalates in furniture for children under 3 years) C Di-n-octylphthalate (DNOP, 117-84-0) (*) Di(2ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP, 117-81-7) (*) Benzylbutylphthalate (BBP, 85-68-7) (*) Diisodecylphthalate (DIDP, 26761-40-0) Diisononylphthalate (DINP, 28553-12-0) Phthalates listed on the ECHA candidate list (**) Not intentionally added Organotin compounds (?) Tributyltin (TBT) 50 ppb Dibutyltin (DBT) 100 ppb Monobutyltin (MBT) 100 ppb Tetrabutyltin (TeBT) — Monooctyltin (MOT) — — Dioctyltin (DOT) — — Tricyclohexyltin (TcyT) — — Triphenyltin (TPhT) — — Total amount 500 ppb Chlorinated or brominated dioxins or furans Not intentionally added Chlorinated hydrocarbons: (1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, Pentachloroethane, 1,1,2-Trichloroethane, 1,1-Dichloroethylene) Not intentionally added Chlorinated phenols (PCP, TeCP, 87-86-5) Not intentionally added Hexachlorocyclohexane (58-89-9) Not intentionally added Monomethyldibromo–diphenylmethane (99688-47-8) Not intentionally added Monomethyldichloro-diphenylmethane (81161-70-8) Not intentionally added Nitrites Not intentionally added Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB, 59536-65-1) Not intentionally added Pentabromodiphenyl ether (PeBDE, 32534-81-9) Not intentionally added Octabromodiphenyl ether (OctaBDE, 32536-52-0) Not intentionally added Polychlorinated biphenyls (PBB, 1336-36-3) Not intentionally added Polychlorinated terphenyls (PCT, 61788-33-8) Not intentionally added Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate (TRIS, 126-72-7) Not intentionally added Trimethylphosphate (512-56-1) Not intentionally added Tris-(aziridinyl)-phosphinoxide (TEPA, 545-55-1) Not intentionally added Tris(2-chloroethyl)-phosphate (TCEP, 115-96-8) Not intentionally added Dimethyl methylphosphonate (DMMP, 756-79-6) Not intentionally added A. In the case of biocidal products, phthalates and other specific substances that are restricted, the applicant shall submit a declaration together with declarations from the suppliers verifying that these substances have not been intentionally added to the formulation. C. The applicant shall submit a report for the total amount of plasticizers that presents the results of the following test method: Extraction is carried out using a validated method such as the subsonic extraction of a 0.3 g sample in a vial with 9 ml of t-Butylmethylether for a duration of 1 hour. This is followed by the determination of phthalates using gas chromatography with a single ion monitoring mass selective detector (SIM Modus). 3.6 General requirements 3.6.1 General exclusion of substances with certain properties The following requirements apply to dyes and textile auxiliaries: c) Dyes and textile auxiliaries, which according to the criteria of Regulation (EC) No 1272/200818 are assigned the following H Phrases named in Table 6 or which meet the criteria for such classification, must not be added. d) The following are exempt from regulations a) and c): Impurities in concentrations that are not specified in the safety data sheet. The components listed on the safety data sheet must correspond with the regulations according to Annex II, No. 3, of the REACH regulation (EC/1907/2006). If the substance in this case is part of a preparation (a mixture) then its concentration may not exceed the general generic cut-off values according to the CLP Regulation (EC/1272/2008). If a stricter, more specific concentration limit is specified for a substance in a mixture then this is valid. e) The following shall be exempt from regulation c): Monomers or additives that turn into polymers during the manufacture of plastics or are chemically (covalently) bound to the plastic if their residual concentrations are below the classification thresholds for mixtures. f) Upon evaluation by the Federal Environmental Agency (Umweltbundesamt), further exemptions from regulation c) may be adopted, provided that these are technologically non-substitutable substances and consumer safety continues to be guaranteed. A list of the approved exemptions can be found in Appendix C.- Table 3: H Phrases according to the CLP Regulation Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) Wording Sensitizing substances H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit confirmation from their suppliers verifying compliance with the requirements. If requested to do so by RAL gGmbH, the applicant shall submit the relevant safety data sheets. Deviations apply for some substances and are listed in Table 7. Table 4: Deviations for substances Substance group / Hazard classification affected by the exemption / Exemption conditions Auxiliaries including carriers, fastness enhancers, levelling agents, dispersing agents, surfactants, thickeners, binding agents H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H317 (1B) substances added to the recipe must not have a higher concentration than 0.1% by mass in the final product. H371 May cause damage to organs H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure The recipes must be formulated using automatic metering systems and the process must follow standard operating procedures. Enzymatic desizing agents H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled The recipes must be formulated using automatic metering systems and the process must follow standard operat ing procedures. A safety data sheet of the desizing agent, as well as the confirmation of the GMO free production of the enzyme is to be submitted. Dyes for dyeing and non-pigment printing H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled Dyeing processes using reactive, direct, vat and sulphur dyes with these classifications must meet at least one of the following conditions: • Use of high affinity dyes • Achievement of a reject rate of less than 3.0% • Use of colour matching instrumentation • Use of standard operating procedures for the dyeing process • Use of colour removal to treat waste water (see criteria 16a)) Solution dyes and/or digital printing are excluded from these conditions. Dye houses and printers must use dust free dye formulations or automatic dosing and dispensing of dyes to minimise worker exposure. 3.6.2.3 In the dyeing process 3.6.2.3.1 Mordant dyes containing chromium salts It is not permitted to use mordant dyes containing chromium salts. 3.6.2.3.2 Metal complex dyes with copper, chromium or nickel In the case of all dyeing processes in which metal complex dyes are part of the dye formula, the absorption rate must be at least 93% for each of the metal complex dyes used (for the process). In the case of dyes used for cellulose in which metal complex dyes are part of the dye formula, the absorption rate must be at least 80% for each of the metal complex dyes used (for the process). 3.6.6.3 Nickel and its compounds If nickel is used for metal objects that come into contact with the skin for long periods of time, the migration value for metal alloys that come into contact with the skin applies (0.5 ug/cm2/week). Compliance verification The applicant shall declare in Annex 1 that he/she either does not use any nickel-containing metal alloys or declare compliance with the requirement and submit a certificate from the supplier verifying that the metal components used comply with this requirement. Alternatively, the applicant can also submit a test report from a testing institution approved for this test verifying the harmlessness of the dermal exposure. DIN EN 1811 in combination where relevant with DIN EN 12472 can be used as the test method. 3.6.6.5 Phthalates and plasticizers The sum of the phthalates and plasticizers listed in Appendix E, No 2 must not exceed a maximum of 1,000 mg/kg. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit a corresponding test report. The test shall be carried out in accordance with DIN EN ISO 18856 or EN 14602. For the test for TCEP, suitable test methods used by testing laboratories accredited according to DIN EN ISO 17025 are accepted. The sum of the phthalates and plasticizers must not exceed a maximum of 1000 mg/kg. Appendix E Dyes and pigments that are not permitted according to Paragraphs 3.6.6.5 and 3.6.6.7 2 Phthalates In accordance with Paragraph 3.6.6.5, it is not permitted to use the following phthalates in coated or printed materials or in flexible foams and accessories made of plastic: • BBP (butylbenzylphthalate) • DBP (dibutylphthalate) • DEHP (di-ethylhexyl phthalate) • DMEP (di-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate) • DIHP (di-C6-8-branched alkylphthalates, C7 rich) • DHNUP (di-C7-11-branched and linear alkylphthalates) • DCHP (di-cyclohexylphthalat), DHxP (di-hexylphthalate, branched and linear) • DIBP (di-isobutylphthalate) • DIDP (di-isodecylphthalate) • DIHxP (di-iso-hexylphthalate) • DINP (di-isononylphthalate) • DHP (di-n-hexylphthalate) • DNOP (di-n-octylphthalate) • DPP (di-pentylphthalate (N-,iso-, or mixed))

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3.5.2 Polyurethane (PUR) ........................................................................................ 28 3.6.2.3 In the dyeing process .................................................................................. 37 3.6.2.3.1 Mordant dyes containing chromium salts ..................................................... 37 3.6.2.3.2 Metal complex dyes with copper, chromium or nickel..................................... 37 3.6.6.3 Nickel and its compounds ............................................................................ 43 3.6.6.5 Phthalates and plasticizers ........................................................................... 43 Appendix E Dyes and pigments that are not permitted according to Paragraphs 3.6.6.5 and 3.6.6.7 ................................................................................................... 69

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Azo dyes used on the yarns, fabrics and finished products added to the product that may cleave to one of the aromatic amines named in Appendix H2 must not exceed a limit value of 20 mg/kg. A limit value of 50 mg/kg applies to the other dyes named in Appendix H2. 2 Azo dyes that may cleave to any one of the following aromatic amines (according to Directive 2002/61/EC) • 4-aminobiphenyl (92-67-1) • benzidine (92-87-5) • 4-chloro-o-toluidine (95-69-2) • 2-naphtylamine (91-59-8) • o-amino-azotoluene (97-56-3) • 2-amino-4-nitrotoluene (99-55-8) • p-chloroaniline (106-47-8) • 2,4-diaminoanisol (615-05-4) • 4,4′-diaminodiphenylmethane (101-77-9) • 3,3′-dichlorobenzidine (91-94-1) • 3,3′-dimethoxybenzidine (119-90-4) • 3,3′-dimethylbenzidine (119-93-7) • 3,3′-dimethyl-4,4′-diaminodiphenylmethane (838-88-0) • p-cresidine (120-71-8) • 4,4'-methylene-bis-(2-chloro-aniline) (101-14-4) • 4,4′-oxydianiline (101-80-4) • 4,4′-thiodianiline (139-65-1) • o-toluidine (95-53-4) 2,4-diaminotoluene (95-80-7) • 2,4,5-trimethylaniline (137-17-7) • 4-aminoazobenzene (60-09-3) • o-anisidine (90-04-0) • 2,4-xylidine (95-68-1) • 2,6-xylidine (87-62-7) Dyes that are carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction • C.I. Basic Red 9 • C.I. Disperse Blue 1 • C.I. Acid Red 114 • C.I. Acid Red 26 • C.I. Basic Violet 14 • C.I. Disperse Orange 11 • C.I. Direct Black 38 • C.I. Direct Blue 6 • C.I. Direct Blue 15 • C.I. Direct Brown 95 • C.I. Direct Red 28 • C.I. Disperse Yellow 3 • Disperse Yellow 23 • Disperse Orange 149 • Solvent Yellow 1 • Solvent Yellow 3 • Basic Blue 26 (with ≥ 0.1% Michler’s ketone or base) • Basic Green 4 (oxalate, chloride or free) • Basic Violet 3 (with ≥ 0.1% Michler’s ketone or base) • Pigment Red 104 • Pigment Yellow 34 Potentially sensitizing dispersion dyes (based on Decision 2014/350/EU (EU-UZ for textile products): • C.I. Disperse Blue 1 • C.I. Disperse Blue 3 • C.I. Disperse Blue 7 • C.I. Disperse Blue 26 • C.I. Disperse Blue 35 • C.I. Disperse Blue 102 • C.I. Disperse Blue 106 • C.I. Disperse Blue 124 • C.I. Disperse Brown 1 • C.I. Disperse Orange 1 • C.I. Disperse Orange 3 • C.I. Disperse Orange 76 (previously designated Orange 37) • C.I. Disperse Red 1 • C.I. Disperse Red 11 • C.I. Disperse Red 17 • C.I. Disperse Yellow 1 • C.I. Disperse Yellow 3 • C.I. Disperse Yellow 9 • C.I. Disperse Yellow 39 • C.I. Disperse Yellow 49

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3.6.6.8 Dyes Appendix H2.

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3.6.2.2 In the pretreatment process 3.6.2.2.1 Chlorinated bleaching agents The use of chlorinated bleaching agents is not permitted. In the production of the cellulose, the following requirements apply to the bleaching process: • The cellulose must not be bleached using elementary chlorine and hypochlorite. Hypochlorite may still be used for a transitional period of 5 years. This means that the use of hypochlorite in the production of cellulose for the production of regenerated fibres is still permitted for a transitional period of 5 years from the date on which these Basic Award Criteria come into force. After this transitional period, the use of hypochlorite is prohibited, even for the bleaching of cellulose for the production of regenerated fibres. • In the case of chlorine compounds used as bleaching agents, only a modern elementary chlorine free (ECF) bleaching process using chlorine dioxide is permitted36. In this case, the specific amount of chlorine dioxide (ClO2) consumed, expressed as an annual average, must be stated in kg ClO2 per air dry tonne. The adsorbable organically combined halogens (AOX) must be measured in the waste water. The annual average for the measured AOX emissions to waste water must not exceed a value of 0.14 kg AOX per air dry tonne. • The specific amounts of poorly biodegradable complexing agents (thylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA)) must be stated in kg per air dry tonne, expressed as an annual average.

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3.6.2.2 In the pretreatment process .. 3.6.2.2.1 Chlorinated bleaching agents 3.2.2.3.3 Bleaching processes

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3.2.2.8 Polypropylene fibres It is not permitted to use lead-based pigments. This requirement also applies to recycled fibres. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare in Annex 1 that such compounds are not used and submit confirmation from the suppliers of the fibres. 3.5 Requirements for fillings 3.5.1 Latex Hazardous substances The concentrations of the substances listed below in latex foam must not exceed the limits in Table 3: Table 3: Restricted substances in latex foams that are used in fillings Heavy metals As (Arsenic) 0.5 Cd (Cadmium) 0.1 CO (Cobalt) 0.5 Cr (Chromium), total 1 Cu (Copper) 2 Hg (Mercury) 0.02 Ni (Nickel) 1 Pb (Lead) 0.5 Sb (Antimony) 0.5 B. The applicant shall submit a report for heavy metals that presents the results of the following test method: Milled sample material is eluted in accordance with DIN 12457 or an equivalent standard in a ratio of 1:10. The resultant eluate is passed through a 0.45 μm membrane filter (if necessary by pressure filtration). The solution obtained is examined for the content of heavy metals by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), also known as inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES), or by atomic absorption spectrometry using a hydride or cold vapour process. 3.5.2 Polyurethane (PUR) a) Hazardous substances and mixtures The concentrations of the substances and mixtures listed below in PUR foam must not ex- ceed the limit values in Table 4: Table 4: List of restricted substances and mixtures in PUR Metals and metal compounds As (Arsenic) 0.2 ppm Cd (Cadmium) 0.1 ppm CO (Cobalt) 0.5 ppm Cr (Chromium), total 1.0 ppm Cr(VI) (Chromium(VI)) 0.01 ppm Cu (Copper) 2.0 ppm Hg (Mercury) 0.02 ppm Ni (Nickel) 1.0 ppm Pb (Lead) 0.2 ppm Sb (Antimony) 0.5 ppm Se (Selenium) 0.5 ppm B. The applicant shall submit a report for heavy metals that presents the results of the following test method: Milled sample material is eluted in accordance with DIN EN 12457-4 or an equivalent standard in a ratio of 1:10. The resultant eluate is passed through a 0.45 μm membrane filter (if necessary by pressure filtration). The solution obtained is examined for the content of heavy metals by atomic emission spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma (ICP-AES or ICP-OES) or by atomic absorption spectrometry using a hydride or cold vapour process. 3.6.6 Requirements for specific substances and testing of the end product The requirements for specific substances apply in addition to the requirements in Paragraphs 3.6.1 and 3.6.2 and put them into concrete terms by stipulating testing of the end product Annual random analytical tests must be carried out in the case of recycled fibres. 3.6.6.2 Extractable heavy metals The following limit values in Table 8 must not be exceeded by the extractable heavy metals. Table 5: Extractable heavy metals Extractable heavy metals Limit values27 in mg/kg Antimony 30 Arsenic 0.2 Lead 0.2 Cadmium 0.1 Chrome 1 Cr(VI) < 0.5 Cobalt 1 Copper 25 Nickel 1 Mercury 0.02 Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirements in Annex 1. The applicant shall also submit a test report according to DIN 54233 or according to DIN EN 16711-2. Chromium (VI) can also be measured in accordance with method DIN 38405-24 (D-24), although the detection limit must not exceed 0.5 mg/kg.

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3.2.2.8 Polypropylene fibres 3.5.1 Latex 3.5.2 Polyurethane (PUR) 3.6.6 Requirements for specific substances and testing of the end product 3.6.6.2 Extractable heavy metals 3.6.2.3 In the dyeing process 3.6.2.3.1 Mordant dyes containing chromium salts

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Textile finishing companies must submit information on their average energy (kWh/kg textile) and water (l/kg textile) consumption per year, which is consumed or measured during pretreatment, dyeing and finishing of textiles (including the associated washing and drying processes), preferably specific to the textile product certified with the environmental label. Compliance verification The applicant shall prepare reports on the average energy and water consumption per kg of textile (over a period of one year) for all finishing companies.

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3.8 Requirements for energy and water consumption

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3.2.2.2 Production of flax and other bast fibres Flax and other bast fibres may only be produced with the aid of water retting if the water used for the water retting has been treated so as to reduce the chemical oxygen demand (COD) or the total organic carbon by at least 75% for hemp fibres and by at least 95% for flax and other bast fibres. Compliance verification If water retting is used, the applicant shall declare their compliance with the requirement ac- cording to 3.2.2.2 in Annex 1 and submit confirmation from the operator of the plant. The oper- ator shall enclose a test report to verify compliance with the requirement. The test of the COD will be carried out in accordance with ISO 6060 or DIN 38409-41 or DIN 38409-44 or DIN-ISO 15705 on the basis of a qualified random sample or a 2-hour mixed sample. If discharged to an urban waste water treatment plant (indirect discharge), the applicant shall also enclose a notice of approval verifying that the discharge process has been approved and that the urban waste water treatment plant meets the requirements of Directive 91/271/EEC. 3.2.2.3 Wool and other keratin fibres 3.2.2.3.1 Requirements for waste water from wool scouring before mixing (indirect discharge) The chemical oxygen demand (COD) of the cleaning water discharged into the sewerage system must not exceed 45 g/kg of greasy wool before mixing with other waste water. 3.2.2.3.2 Requirements for waste water from wool scouring at the discharge point (direct discharge) The chemical oxygen demand (COD) of the cleaning water treated on-site and discharged to surface waters must not exceed 150 mg/l (qualified random sample) or 1.5 mg/l (2-hour mixed sample) of greasy wool. The pH value of the waste water discharged to surface waters must be between 6 and 9 (unless the pH value of the receiving waters is outside this range) and the temperature must be below 35 °C (unless the temperature of the receiving waters is already above this limit). Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in accordance with 3.2.2.3.1 or 3.2.2.3.2 in Annex 1 and submit confirmation from the operator of the wool scouring plant. The operator of the wool scouring plant shall also provide information on how he/she treats the cleaning water (on-site treatment + direct discharge or on-site treatment + indirect discharge). The applicant shall enclose a test report to verify compliance with the requirements. The test of the COD will be carried out in accordance with ISO 6060 or DIN 38409-41 or DIN 38409-44 or DIN-ISO 15705 on the basis of a qualified random sample or a 2-hour mixed sample. If discharged to an urban waste water treatment plant, the applicant shall also enclose a notice of approval verifying that the discharge process has been approved and that the urban waste water treatment plant meets at least the requirements of Directive (EEC) 91/271. 3.2.2.4.3 Emissions to water in the production of viscose fibres The waste water from the production of viscose fibres must not exceed the following values (expressed as annual averages) when discharged to surface waters: • 0.3 g zinc /kg filament fibres produced, • 0.16 g zinc /kg staple fibres produced, • 0.04 g AOX /kg viscose fibres produced, • 20 g COD /kg viscose fibres produced, • 0.3 mg sulphide/l. This requirement does not apply for approved discharge into an urban waste water treatment plant that meets at least the requirements of the Council Directive of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste water treatment (91/271/EEC). Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirements in Annex 1 and submit a declara- tion of compliance from the operator of the plant (viscose producer), as well as a test report. The following methods may be used for completing these tests: • Zinc: EN ISO 11885, • AOX value: EN ISO 9562, • COD: ISO 6060 or DIN ISO 15705 or DIN 38409-41, or DIN 38409-44, • Sulphide: DIN 38405-27 or ISO 10530. The discharge of pollutants is determined from the concentration values and the corresponding waste water flow volumes related to the samples. If discharged to an urban waste water treatment plant (indirect discharge), the applicant shall also enclose a notice of approval for the fibre producer verifying that the discharge process has been approved and that the urban waste water treatment plant meets at least the requirements of Directive 91/271/EEC. 3.4.1 Requirements for waste water at the discharge point (direct discharge) in the processing of down and feathers Waste water from the wet processing must not exceed the following values when discharged to surface water: • COD: 160 mg/l (expressed as an average yearly value) • BSB5: 30 mg/l • TSS: 30 mg/l • Ammonium nitrogen: 10 mg/l • Total nitrogen: 20 mg/l • Phosphorous, total 2 mg/l • Copper: 1 mg/l • Nickel: 0.5 mg/l • Total chromium: 0.5 mg/l • Cromium (VI): 0.1 mg/l • Tin: 2 mg/l • Zinc: 2 mg/l • Persistent foam at the discharge point • The pH value of the waste water discharged to surface waters must be between 6 and 9 (unless the pH value of the receiving waters is outside this range) and the temperature must be below 35 °C (unless the temperature of the receiving waters is already above this limit). This requirement shall not apply if it can be proven that the discharge into the urban waste water treatment plant has been approved and the urban waste water treatment plant meets at least the requirements of the Council Directive of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste water treat- ment (91/271/EEC). Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit a declaration of conformity from the operator of the textile finishing plant and test reports verifying compliance with the requirements in accordance with Annex 38 of the German Waste Water Ordinance or equivalent international test reports. The following test methods can be used here (on the basis of a qualified random sample or a 2-hour mixed sample): • COD: ISO 6060 or DIN 38409-41 or DIN 38409-44 or DIN ISO 15705 • Copper and nickel: ISO 8288, • Chromium: ISO 9174 or DIN EN 1233, • Ammonium nitrogen: DIN EN ISO 11732, • Total nitrogen: DIN EN ISO 12260, • Total phosphorous: DIN EN ISO 11885, • Tin: DIN EN ISO 11885, • Zinc: DIN EN ISO 11885. The waste water treatment plant must be regularly monitored. In addition, the applicant shall submit a declaration from the operator of the textile finishing plant about the frequency of the measurements of the discharge values (at least every six months). If discharged to an urban waste water treatment plant, the applicant shall also enclose a notice of approval for the textile finishing plant verifying that the discharge process has been approved and that the urban waste water treatment plant meets at least the requirements of Directive 91/271/EEC. 3.6.4 Requirements for waste water from the textile finishing process 3.6.4.1 Requirements for waste water at the discharge point (direct discharge) Waste water from wet-processing sites (except waste water from water retting of flax and other bast fibres) shall, when discharged to surface waters, not exceed the following limits: • COD: 160 mg/l (expressed as an average yearly value), • BSB5: 30 mg/l, • Sulphite: 1 mg/l, • Ammonium nitrogen: 10 mg/l, • Total nitrogen: 20 mg/l, • Phosphorous: total 2 mg/l, • The dye must comply with the following values: Spectral absorption coefficient at:  436 nm (yellow spectral region) 7 m-1  525 nm (red spectral region) 5 m-1  620 nm (blue spectral region) 3 m-1 • Toxicity to fish eggs GEI: 2. • The pH value of the waste water discharged to surface waters must be between 6 and 9 (unless the pH value of the receiving waters is outside this range) and the temperature must be below 35 °C (unless the temperature of the receiving waters is already above this limit). This requirement shall not apply if it can be proven that the discharge into the urban waste water treatment plant has been approved and the urban waste water treatment plant meets at least the requirements of the Council Directive of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste water treat- ment (91/271/EEC). 3.6.4.2 Requirements for waste water before mixing (direct and indirect discharge) The waste water shall not exceed the following values before it is mixed with the other waste water: • AOX: 0.5 mg/l • Sulphide: 1 mg/l • Copper: 0.5 mg/l • Nickel: 0.5 mg/l • Total chromium: 0.5 mg/l • Tin: 2 mg/l • Zinc: 2 mg/l Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirements in 3.6.4.1 and 3.6.4.2 in Annex 1 and submit a declaration of conformity from the operator of the textile finishing plant and test reports verifying compliance with the requirements in accordance with Annex 38 of the German Waste Water Ordinance or equivalent international test reports. The following test methods can be used here (on the basis of a qualified random sample or a 2-hour mixed sample, the require- ment for AOX applies to the sample): • COD: ISO 6060 or DIN 38409-41 or DIN 38409-44 or DIN ISO 15705 • Copper and nickel: ISO 8288, • Chromium: ISO 9174 or DIN EN 1233, • Sulphide: DIN 38405-27 or ISO 10530, • Sulphite: DIN EN ISO 10304-3, • Toxicity to fish eggs: DIN EN ISO 15088, • AOX (chloride content < 5g/l): DIN EN ISO 9562, • Spectral absorption coefficient: DIN 38404-3, • Ammonium nitrogen: DIN EN ISO 11732, • Total nitrogen: DIN EN ISO 12260, • Total phosphorous: DIN EN ISO 11885, • Tin: DIN EN ISO 11885, • Zinc: DIN EN ISO 11885. The waste water treatment plant must be regularly monitored. In addition, the applicant shall submit a declaration from the operator of the textile finishing plant about the frequency of the measurements of the discharge values (at least every six months). As an alternative to measuring the copper, nickel and chromium contents, the applicant can submit a declaration from the operator of the textile finishing plant that metal complex dyes containing copper, chromium or nickel do not form part of the dye formula. If discharged to an urban waste water treatment plant, the applicant shall also enclose a notice of approval for the textile finishing plant verifying that the discharge process has been approved and that the urban waste water treatment plant meets at least the requirements of Directive 91/271/EEC

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3.2.2 Requirements for the production process for fibres .............................................. 15 3.2.2.2 Production of flax and other bast fibres .......................................................... 15 3.2.2.3 Wool and other keratin fibres ....................................................................... 16 3.2.2.3.1 Requirements for waste water from wool scouring before mixing (indirect discharge) ............................................................................................... 16 3.2.2.3.2 Requirements for waste water from wool scouring at the discharge point (direct discharge) ............................................................................................... 16 3.2.2.4 Man-made cellulose fibres (viscose, lyocell and modal) .................................... 17 3.2.2.4.3 Emissions to water in the production of viscose fibres .................................... 17 3.4 Requirements for down and feathers from water fowl (geese and ducks) ................... 23 3.4.1 Requirements for waste water at the discharge point (direct discharge) in the processing of down and feathers ...................................................................... 23 3.6.4 Requirements for waste water from the textile finishing process ........................... 40 3.6.4.1 Requirements for waste water at the discharge point (direct discharge) .............. 40 3.6.4.2 Requirements for waste water before mixing (direct and indirect discharge) ........ 40

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3.2.2.2 Production of flax and other bast fibres Flax and other bast fibres may only be produced with the aid of water retting if the water used for the water retting has been treated so as to reduce the chemical oxygen demand (COD) or the total organic carbon by at least 75% for hemp fibres and by at least 95% for flax and other bast fibres. Compliance verification If water retting is used, the applicant shall declare their compliance with the requirement ac- cording to 3.2.2.2 in Annex 1 and submit confirmation from the operator of the plant. The oper- ator shall enclose a test report to verify compliance with the requirement. The test of the COD will be carried out in accordance with ISO 6060 or DIN 38409-41 or DIN 38409-44 or DIN-ISO 15705 on the basis of a qualified random sample or a 2-hour mixed sample. If discharged to an urban waste water treatment plant (indirect discharge), the applicant shall also enclose a notice of approval verifying that the discharge process has been approved and that the urban waste water treatment plant meets the requirements of Directive 91/271/EEC. 3.2.2.3 Wool and other keratin fibres 3.2.2.3.1 Requirements for waste water from wool scouring before mixing (indirect discharge) The chemical oxygen demand (COD) of the cleaning water discharged into the sewerage system must not exceed 45 g/kg of greasy wool before mixing with other waste water. 3.2.2.3.2 Requirements for waste water from wool scouring at the discharge point (direct discharge) The chemical oxygen demand (COD) of the cleaning water treated on-site and discharged to surface waters must not exceed 150 mg/l (qualified random sample) or 1.5 mg/l (2-hour mixed sample) of greasy wool. The pH value of the waste water discharged to surface waters must be between 6 and 9 (unless the pH value of the receiving waters is outside this range) and the temperature must be below 35 °C (unless the temperature of the receiving waters is already above this limit). Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in accordance with 3.2.2.3.1 or 3.2.2.3.2 in Annex 1 and submit confirmation from the operator of the wool scouring plant. The operator of the wool scouring plant shall also provide information on how he/she treats the cleaning water (on-site treatment + direct discharge or on-site treatment + indirect discharge). The applicant shall enclose a test report to verify compliance with the requirements. The test of the COD will be carried out in accordance with ISO 6060 or DIN 38409-41 or DIN 38409-44 or DIN-ISO 15705 on the basis of a qualified random sample or a 2-hour mixed sample. If discharged to an urban waste water treatment plant, the applicant shall also enclose a notice of approval verifying that the discharge process has been approved and that the urban waste water treatment plant meets at least the requirements of Directive (EEC) 91/271. 3.2.2.4.3 Emissions to water in the production of viscose fibres The waste water from the production of viscose fibres must not exceed the following values (expressed as annual averages) when discharged to surface waters: • 0.3 g zinc /kg filament fibres produced, • 0.16 g zinc /kg staple fibres produced, • 0.04 g AOX /kg viscose fibres produced, • 20 g COD /kg viscose fibres produced, • 0.3 mg sulphide/l. This requirement does not apply for approved discharge into an urban waste water treatment plant that meets at least the requirements of the Council Directive of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste water treatment (91/271/EEC). Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirements in Annex 1 and submit a declara- tion of compliance from the operator of the plant (viscose producer), as well as a test report. The following methods may be used for completing these tests: • Zinc: EN ISO 11885, • AOX value: EN ISO 9562, • COD: ISO 6060 or DIN ISO 15705 or DIN 38409-41, or DIN 38409-44, • Sulphide: DIN 38405-27 or ISO 10530. The discharge of pollutants is determined from the concentration values and the corresponding waste water flow volumes related to the samples. If discharged to an urban waste water treatment plant (indirect discharge), the applicant shall also enclose a notice of approval for the fibre producer verifying that the discharge process has been approved and that the urban waste water treatment plant meets at least the requirements of Directive 91/271/EEC. 3.4.1 Requirements for waste water at the discharge point (direct discharge) in the processing of down and feathers Waste water from the wet processing must not exceed the following values when discharged to surface water: • COD: 160 mg/l (expressed as an average yearly value) • BSB5: 30 mg/l • TSS: 30 mg/l • Ammonium nitrogen: 10 mg/l • Total nitrogen: 20 mg/l • Phosphorous, total 2 mg/l • Copper: 1 mg/l • Nickel: 0.5 mg/l • Total chromium: 0.5 mg/l • Cromium (VI): 0.1 mg/l • Tin: 2 mg/l • Zinc: 2 mg/l • Persistent foam at the discharge point • The pH value of the waste water discharged to surface waters must be between 6 and 9 (unless the pH value of the receiving waters is outside this range) and the temperature must be below 35 °C (unless the temperature of the receiving waters is already above this limit). This requirement shall not apply if it can be proven that the discharge into the urban waste water treatment plant has been approved and the urban waste water treatment plant meets at least the requirements of the Council Directive of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste water treat- ment (91/271/EEC). Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit a declaration of conformity from the operator of the textile finishing plant and test reports verifying compliance with the requirements in accordance with Annex 38 of the German Waste Water Ordinance or equivalent international test reports. The following test methods can be used here (on the basis of a qualified random sample or a 2-hour mixed sample): • COD: ISO 6060 or DIN 38409-41 or DIN 38409-44 or DIN ISO 15705 • Copper and nickel: ISO 8288, • Chromium: ISO 9174 or DIN EN 1233, • Ammonium nitrogen: DIN EN ISO 11732, • Total nitrogen: DIN EN ISO 12260, • Total phosphorous: DIN EN ISO 11885, • Tin: DIN EN ISO 11885, • Zinc: DIN EN ISO 11885. The waste water treatment plant must be regularly monitored. In addition, the applicant shall submit a declaration from the operator of the textile finishing plant about the frequency of the measurements of the discharge values (at least every six months). If discharged to an urban waste water treatment plant, the applicant shall also enclose a notice of approval for the textile finishing plant verifying that the discharge process has been approved and that the urban waste water treatment plant meets at least the requirements of Directive 91/271/EEC. 3.6.4 Requirements for waste water from the textile finishing process 3.6.4.1 Requirements for waste water at the discharge point (direct discharge) Waste water from wet-processing sites (except waste water from water retting of flax and other bast fibres) shall, when discharged to surface waters, not exceed the following limits: • COD: 160 mg/l (expressed as an average yearly value), • BSB5: 30 mg/l, • Sulphite: 1 mg/l, • Ammonium nitrogen: 10 mg/l, • Total nitrogen: 20 mg/l, • Phosphorous: total 2 mg/l, • The dye must comply with the following values: Spectral absorption coefficient at:  436 nm (yellow spectral region) 7 m-1  525 nm (red spectral region) 5 m-1  620 nm (blue spectral region) 3 m-1 • Toxicity to fish eggs GEI: 2. • The pH value of the waste water discharged to surface waters must be between 6 and 9 (unless the pH value of the receiving waters is outside this range) and the temperature must be below 35 °C (unless the temperature of the receiving waters is already above this limit). This requirement shall not apply if it can be proven that the discharge into the urban waste water treatment plant has been approved and the urban waste water treatment plant meets at least the requirements of the Council Directive of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste water treat- ment (91/271/EEC). 3.6.4.2 Requirements for waste water before mixing (direct and indirect discharge) The waste water shall not exceed the following values before it is mixed with the other waste water: • AOX: 0.5 mg/l • Sulphide: 1 mg/l • Copper: 0.5 mg/l • Nickel: 0.5 mg/l • Total chromium: 0.5 mg/l • Tin: 2 mg/l • Zinc: 2 mg/l Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirements in 3.6.4.1 and 3.6.4.2 in Annex 1 and submit a declaration of conformity from the operator of the textile finishing plant and test reports verifying compliance with the requirements in accordance with Annex 38 of the German Waste Water Ordinance or equivalent international test reports. The following test methods can be used here (on the basis of a qualified random sample or a 2-hour mixed sample, the require- ment for AOX applies to the sample): • COD: ISO 6060 or DIN 38409-41 or DIN 38409-44 or DIN ISO 15705 • Copper and nickel: ISO 8288, • Chromium: ISO 9174 or DIN EN 1233, • Sulphide: DIN 38405-27 or ISO 10530, • Sulphite: DIN EN ISO 10304-3, • Toxicity to fish eggs: DIN EN ISO 15088, • AOX (chloride content < 5g/l): DIN EN ISO 9562, • Spectral absorption coefficient: DIN 38404-3, • Ammonium nitrogen: DIN EN ISO 11732, • Total nitrogen: DIN EN ISO 12260, • Total phosphorous: DIN EN ISO 11885, • Tin: DIN EN ISO 11885, • Zinc: DIN EN ISO 11885. The waste water treatment plant must be regularly monitored. In addition, the applicant shall submit a declaration from the operator of the textile finishing plant about the frequency of the measurements of the discharge values (at least every six months). As an alternative to measuring the copper, nickel and chromium contents, the applicant can submit a declaration from the operator of the textile finishing plant that metal complex dyes containing copper, chromium or nickel do not form part of the dye formula. If discharged to an urban waste water treatment plant, the applicant shall also enclose a notice of approval for the textile finishing plant verifying that the discharge process has been approved and that the urban waste water treatment plant meets at least the requirements of Directive 91/271/EEC

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3.2.2 Requirements for the production process for fibres .............................................. 15 3.2.2.2 Production of flax and other bast fibres .......................................................... 15 3.2.2.3 Wool and other keratin fibres ....................................................................... 16 3.2.2.3.1 Requirements for waste water from wool scouring before mixing (indirect discharge) ............................................................................................... 16 3.2.2.3.2 Requirements for waste water from wool scouring at the discharge point (direct discharge) ............................................................................................... 16 3.2.2.4 Man-made cellulose fibres (viscose, lyocell and modal) .................................... 17 3.2.2.4.3 Emissions to water in the production of viscose fibres .................................... 17 3.4 Requirements for down and feathers from water fowl (geese and ducks) ................... 23 3.4.1 Requirements for waste water at the discharge point (direct discharge) in the processing of down and feathers ...................................................................... 23 3.6.4 Requirements for waste water from the textile finishing process ........................... 40 3.6.4.1 Requirements for waste water at the discharge point (direct discharge) .............. 40 3.6.4.2 Requirements for waste water before mixing (direct and indirect discharge) ........ 40

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3.2.2.4.3 Emissions to water in the production of viscose fibres The waste water from the production of viscose fibres must not exceed the following values (expressed as annual averages) when discharged to surface waters: • 0.3 g zinc /kg filament fibres produced, • 0.16 g zinc /kg staple fibres produced, • 0.04 g AOX /kg viscose fibres produced, • 20 g COD /kg viscose fibres produced, • 0.3 mg sulphide/l. This requirement does not apply for approved discharge into an urban waste water treatment plant that meets at least the requirements of the Council Directive of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste water treatment (91/271/EEC). Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirements in Annex 1 and submit a declara- tion of compliance from the operator of the plant (viscose producer), as well as a test report. The following methods may be used for completing these tests: • Zinc: EN ISO 11885, • AOX value: EN ISO 9562, • COD: ISO 6060 or DIN ISO 15705 or DIN 38409-41, or DIN 38409-44, • Sulphide: DIN 38405-27 or ISO 10530. The discharge of pollutants is determined from the concentration values and the corresponding waste water flow volumes related to the samples. If discharged to an urban waste water treatment plant (indirect discharge), the applicant shall also enclose a notice of approval for the fibre producer verifying that the discharge process has been approved and that the urban waste water treatment plant meets at least the requirements of Directive 91/271/EEC. 3.4.1 Requirements for waste water at the discharge point (direct discharge) in the processing of down and feathers Waste water from the wet processing must not exceed the following values when discharged to surface water: • COD: 160 mg/l (expressed as an average yearly value) • BSB5: 30 mg/l • TSS: 30 mg/l • Ammonium nitrogen: 10 mg/l • Total nitrogen: 20 mg/l • Phosphorous, total 2 mg/l • Copper: 1 mg/l • Nickel: 0.5 mg/l • Total chromium: 0.5 mg/l • Cromium (VI): 0.1 mg/l • Tin: 2 mg/l • Zinc: 2 mg/l • Persistent foam at the discharge point • The pH value of the waste water discharged to surface waters must be between 6 and 9 (unless the pH value of the receiving waters is outside this range) and the temperature must be below 35 °C (unless the temperature of the receiving waters is already above this limit). This requirement shall not apply if it can be proven that the discharge into the urban waste water treatment plant has been approved and the urban waste water treatment plant meets at least the requirements of the Council Directive of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste water treat- ment (91/271/EEC). Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit a declaration of conformity from the operator of the textile finishing plant and test reports verifying compliance with the requirements in accordance with Annex 38 of the German Waste Water Ordinance or equivalent international test reports. The following test methods can be used here (on the basis of a qualified random sample or a 2-hour mixed sample): • COD: ISO 6060 or DIN 38409-41 or DIN 38409-44 or DIN ISO 15705 • Copper and nickel: ISO 8288, • Chromium: ISO 9174 or DIN EN 1233, • Ammonium nitrogen: DIN EN ISO 11732, • Total nitrogen: DIN EN ISO 12260, • Total phosphorous: DIN EN ISO 11885, • Tin: DIN EN ISO 11885, • Zinc: DIN EN ISO 11885. The waste water treatment plant must be regularly monitored. In addition, the applicant shall submit a declaration from the operator of the textile finishing plant about the frequency of the measurements of the discharge values (at least every six months). If discharged to an urban waste water treatment plant, the applicant shall also enclose a notice of approval for the textile finishing plant verifying that the discharge process has been approved and that the urban waste water treatment plant meets at least the requirements of Directive 91/271/EEC. 3.6.4 Requirements for waste water from the textile finishing process 3.6.4.1 Requirements for waste water at the discharge point (direct discharge) Waste water from wet-processing sites (except waste water from water retting of flax and other bast fibres) shall, when discharged to surface waters, not exceed the following limits: • COD: 160 mg/l (expressed as an average yearly value), • BSB5: 30 mg/l, • Sulphite: 1 mg/l, • Ammonium nitrogen: 10 mg/l, • Total nitrogen: 20 mg/l, • Phosphorous: total 2 mg/l, • The dye must comply with the following values: Spectral absorption coefficient at:  436 nm (yellow spectral region) 7 m-1  525 nm (red spectral region) 5 m-1  620 nm (blue spectral region) 3 m-1 • Toxicity to fish eggs GEI: 2. • The pH value of the waste water discharged to surface waters must be between 6 and 9 (unless the pH value of the receiving waters is outside this range) and the temperature must be below 35 °C (unless the temperature of the receiving waters is already above this limit). This requirement shall not apply if it can be proven that the discharge into the urban waste water treatment plant has been approved and the urban waste water treatment plant meets at least the requirements of the Council Directive of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste water treat- ment (91/271/EEC). 3.6.4.2 Requirements for waste water before mixing (direct and indirect discharge) The waste water shall not exceed the following values before it is mixed with the other waste water: • AOX: 0.5 mg/l • Sulphide: 1 mg/l • Copper: 0.5 mg/l • Nickel: 0.5 mg/l • Total chromium: 0.5 mg/l • Tin: 2 mg/l • Zinc: 2 mg/l Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirements in 3.6.4.1 and 3.6.4.2 in Annex 1 and submit a declaration of conformity from the operator of the textile finishing plant and test reports verifying compliance with the requirements in accordance with Annex 38 of the German Waste Water Ordinance or equivalent international test reports. The following test methods can be used here (on the basis of a qualified random sample or a 2-hour mixed sample, the require- ment for AOX applies to the sample): • COD: ISO 6060 or DIN 38409-41 or DIN 38409-44 or DIN ISO 15705 • Copper and nickel: ISO 8288, • Chromium: ISO 9174 or DIN EN 1233, • Sulphide: DIN 38405-27 or ISO 10530, • Sulphite: DIN EN ISO 10304-3, • Toxicity to fish eggs: DIN EN ISO 15088, • AOX (chloride content < 5g/l): DIN EN ISO 9562, • Spectral absorption coefficient: DIN 38404-3, • Ammonium nitrogen: DIN EN ISO 11732, • Total nitrogen: DIN EN ISO 12260, • Total phosphorous: DIN EN ISO 11885, • Tin: DIN EN ISO 11885, • Zinc: DIN EN ISO 11885. The waste water treatment plant must be regularly monitored. In addition, the applicant shall submit a declaration from the operator of the textile finishing plant about the frequency of the measurements of the discharge values (at least every six months). As an alternative to measuring the copper, nickel and chromium contents, the applicant can submit a declaration from the operator of the textile finishing plant that metal complex dyes containing copper, chromium or nickel do not form part of the dye formula. If discharged to an urban waste water treatment plant, the applicant shall also enclose a notice of approval for the textile finishing plant verifying that the discharge process has been approved and that the urban waste water treatment plant meets at least the requirements of Directive 91/271/EEC

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3.2.2.4 Man-made cellulose fibres (viscose, lyocell and modal) .................................... 17 3.2.2.4.3 Emissions to water in the production of viscose fibres .................................... 17 3.4 Requirements for down and feathers from water fowl (geese and ducks) ................... 23 3.4.1 Requirements for waste water at the discharge point (direct discharge) in the processing of down and feathers ...................................................................... 23 3.6.4 Requirements for waste water from the textile finishing process ........................... 40 3.6.4.1 Requirements for waste water at the discharge point (direct discharge) .............. 40 3.6.4.2 Requirements for waste water before mixing (direct and indirect discharge) ........ 40

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3.2 Requirements for textile fibres The requirements in 3.2.1 and 3.2.2 for the origin and production process of the textile fibres are valid for all textile fibres that comprise ≥ 5% by mass of all the textile fibres in the end product. 3.2.1 Requirements for the origin of natural fibres, cellulose and other plant- based raw materials Textile natural fibres (cotton, kapok, linen, hemp, flax, wool) and other plant-based raw mate- rials (for the production of polylactide) must be sourced from controlled organic cultivation or controlled biological animal husbandry or from fibres from the conversion phase11 and comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 (EC Organic Regulation) or the American National Organic Programme (NOP). Cellulose for man-made cellulose fibres and plant-based raw materials for the production of latex must be sourced from wood that has been cultivated in accordance with the principles of sus- tainable forestry management as defined by the FAO. At all stages of the processing chain, it must be ensured that controlled biological fibres and products are not mixed with conventional fibres and products and that the controlled biological fibres are not contaminated due to contact with prohibited substances. In the case of fine fabrics (fineness range > NM100), where the required fibre lengths cannot currently be sourced from the controlled organic cultivation of cotton, the Federal Environmental Agency can conduct an inspection after the improved cultivation of the cotton that follows a similar process to standards such as e.g. CmiA, BCI and Fairtrade. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1. Fibres labelled with the German organic logo (Bio-Siegel) or the EU organic logo (“Euro leaf”) or in accordance with the American National Organic Programme (NOP) will be accepted. In addition, corresponding cer- tificates from an internationally recognised certification body accredited by the IFOAM or in ac- cordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065 that verify compliance with recognised international or national ecological farming standards can be submitted. In the case of cellulose fibres used in the product, the applicant shall submit certificates verifying compliance with this criteria. For this purpose, the applicant shall obtain valid independently issued certificates about the product chain from the fibre producers verifying that the wood used for the wood fibres was cultivated in accordance with the principles of sustainable forestry management. FSC, PEFC or equivalent rules will be accepted as independent certification. The certification of products “in conversion” is only possible if the regulations on which the cer- tification of the fibre production is based include the possibility of such certification for the fibres in question. However, they must be specially labelled in accordance with these regulations. If requested to do so by RAL GmbH, the applicant shall submit, where relevant, a shipping or transaction certificate12 from an accredited certification body verifying compliance with the re- quirement at all stages of the processing chain, as well as information on the amount of biofibres produced and about the certification body and certification standard.

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3.2 Requirements for textile fibres ............................................................................ 14 3.2.1 Requirements for the origin of natural fibres, cellulose and other plant-based raw materials .......... 14

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3.2.2.4 Man-made cellulose fibres (viscose, lyocell and modal) 3.2.2.4.1 Halogen content The halogen content of the fibres must not exceed 150 mg/kg. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit confirmation from the operator of the plant (fibre producer), as well as a test report. The test shall be carried out in accordance with ISO 11480 (controlled combustion and microcoulometry). 3.2.2.4.2 Emissions to air In the case of viscose and modal fibres, the sulphur content of the emissions of sulphur com- pounds to air from fibre production processes, expressed as an annual average, must not exceed 30 g/kg of staple fibres produced, 40 g/kg of filament fibres for batch washing and 170 g/kg of filament fibres for integrated washing. If both types of fibres are produced at a particular site, the total emissions must not exceed the corresponding weighted average value. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit confirmation from the plant operator (viscose producer), as well as a sulphur emissions report13. 3.2.2.4.3 Emissions to water in the production of viscose fibres The waste water from the production of viscose fibres must not exceed the following values (expressed as annual averages) when discharged to surface waters: • 0.3 g zinc /kg filament fibres produced, • 0.16 g zinc /kg staple fibres produced, • 0.04 g AOX /kg viscose fibres produced, • 20 g COD /kg viscose fibres produced, • 0.3 mg sulphide/l. This requirement does not apply for approved discharge into an urban waste water treatment plant that meets at least the requirements of the Council Directive of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste water treatment (91/271/EEC). Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirements in Annex 1 and submit a declara- tion of compliance from the operator of the plant (viscose producer), as well as a test report. The following methods may be used for completing these tests: • Zinc: EN ISO 11885, • AOX value: EN ISO 9562, • COD: ISO 6060 or DIN ISO 15705 or DIN 38409-41, or DIN 38409-44, • Sulphide: DIN 38405-27 or ISO 10530. The discharge of pollutants is determined from the concentration values and the corresponding waste water flow volumes related to the samples. If discharged to an urban waste water treatment plant (indirect discharge), the applicant shall also enclose a notice of approval for the fibre producer verifying that the discharge process has been approved and that the urban waste water treatment plant meets at least the requirements of Directive 91/271/EEC. 3.2.2.5 Polyester fibres Textile end products made out of polyester must comply with subcriterion a) as well as either of b) or c). a) The amount of antimony present in the polyester fibres must not exceed 260 ppm or an elutable amount of 30 mg/kg. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare in Annex 1 that he/she uses antimony-free polyester fibres and sub- mit a corresponding declaration for his/her supplier or if fibres containing antimony have been used, the applicant shall submit a test report from the suppliers of the fibres to verify compliance with this requirement. The test shall be carried out using the following method: direct determi- nation by atomic absorption spectrometry. The test shall be carried out on the raw fibre prior to any wet processing. Leaching according to DIN EN ISO 105-E04 / ISO 17294-2 (ICP/MS). b) Fibres must be produced using a minimum content of PET that has been recycled from pro- duction and/or consumer waste. Staple fibres must contain a minimum of 50% recycled fibres and filament fibres must contain at least 20% recycled fibres. This requirement does not apply to microfibres, which must comply with subcriterion c). c) The emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) in the sense of the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) during polymerisation and the production of polyester fibres, meas- ured at the process steps where they occur, expressed as an annual average, must not exceed 1.2 g/kg for PET chips, 10.3 g/kg for filament fibres or 0.2 g/kg for produced poly- ester resin. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit a declaration of conformity from the suppliers of the fibres, as well as a test report in accordance with DIN EN 12619 that verifies compliance with this requirement. 3.2.2.6 Polyamide fibres Textile end products made out of polyamide must comply with at least one of the product stand- ards stated in subcriteria a) and b). a) Fibres must be manufactured using a minimum content of 20% nylon that has been recycled from production and/or consumer waste. b) The N2O emissions to air during the monomer production, expressed as an annual average, must not exceed 9 g/kg of polyamide 6 fibre produced or 9 g/kg of polyamide 6.6 fibre produced. In addition, reduction technologies must be used in the production of caprolactam and adipic acid. It must be ensured that the degree of reduction in the N2O emissions during adipic acid production is at least 95%. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit a declaration of conformity from the monomer producer, as well as test reports for the raw and clean gas verifying that a reduction of at least 95% has been achieved. 3.2.2.7 Polyacrylic fibres 3.2.2.7.1 Acrylonitrile The residual acrylonitrile content in raw fibres leaving the fibre production plant must be less than 1.5 mg/kg. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare in Annex 1 that he/she complies with the requirement above and submit confirmation from the suppliers of the fibres, as well as a test report from the suppliers of the fibres verifying compliance with this requirement. The test shall be carried out in accord- ance with the following method: Extraction with boiling water and quantification by capillary gas- liquid chromatography. 3.2.2.7.2 Acrylonitrile emissions The emissions to air of acrylonitrile (during polymerisation and up to the solution ready for spinning), expressed as an annual average, must be less than 1 g/kg of fibre produced. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit confirmation from the suppliers of the fibres and a test report in accordance with VDI Guideline 3863, sheets 1 and 2 verifying compliance with this requirement. 3.2.2.8 Elastane fibres 3.2.2.8.1 Organotin compounds The use of organotin compounds is not permitted. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare in Annex 1 that such compounds are not used and submit confirma- tion from the suppliers of the fibres. 3.2.2.8.2 Aromatic diisocyanates The concentration of aromatic diisocyanates from the polymerisation and the spinning processes must not exceed a value of 0.05 mg/m³ (corresponds to 0.005 ml/m³) at the workplaces in which the relevant process steps occur, expressed as an 8 hour average (shift average). Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit confirmation from the suppliers of the fibres to verify compliance with this requirement. Suitable test methods using HPLC from recognised testing laboratories will be accepted. 3.2.2.9 Polypropylene fibres It is not permitted to use lead-based pigments. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare in Annex 1 that such compounds are not used and submit confirma- tion from the suppliers of the fibres. 3.2.2.10 Elastolefin The spinning oils used in the production of elastolefin may not contain the following substances: • Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane D4 CAS 556-67-2, • Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane D5 CAS 541-02-6, • Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane D6 CAS540-97-6 Compliance verification The manufacturer declares in Appendix 1 that there are no impurities of these substances above a limit of 0.10% in the spinning oil and submits a confirmation from the fiber supplier and sub- mits the current safety data sheets of the spinning oil.

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3.2 Requirements for textile fibres ............................................................................ 14 3.2.2.4 Man-made cellulose fibres (viscose, lyocell and modal) .................................... 17 3.2.2.4.1 Halogen content ....................................................................................... 17 3.2.2.4.2 Emissions to air ....................................................................................... 17 3.2.2.4.3 Emissions to water in the production of viscose fibres .................................... 17 3.2.2.5 Polyester fibres .......................................................................................... 18 3.2.2.6 Polyamide fibres ......................................................................................... 18 3.2.2.7 Polyacrylic fibres ........................................................................................ 19 3.2.2.7.1 Acrylonitrile ............................................................................................. 19 3.2.2.7.2 Acrylonitrile emissions .............................................................................. 19 3.2.2.8 Elastane fibres ........................................................................................... 19 3.2.2.8.1 Organotin compounds ............................................................................... 19 3.2.2.8.2 Aromatic diisocyanates ............................................................................. 19 3.2.2.9 Polypropylene fibres .................................................................................... 20 3.2.2.10 Elastolefin ................................................................................................. 20

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3.2.2 Requirements for the production process for fibres 3.2.2.1 Requirement for recycled fibres Recycled fibres from polyamide and polyester must comply with the requirements listed for these types of fibres. Other recycled fibres must comply with the requirements listed here in Paragraph 3.2.2. Compliance verification The recycled content must be traceable back to the conditioning of the source material. This shall be verified though independent certification of the product chain or using documentation provided by the suppliers of the source materials and the recycling companies. 3.2.2.5 Polyester fibres Textile end products made out of polyester must comply with (...) either of b) or c). b) Fibres must be produced using a minimum content of PET that has been recycled from pro- duction and/or consumer waste. Staple fibres must contain a minimum of 50% recycled fibres and filament fibres must contain at least 20% recycled fibres. This requirement does not apply to microfibres, which must comply with subcriterion c). (...) Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit a declaration of conformity from the suppliers of the fibres, as well as a test report in accordance with DIN EN 12619 that verifies compliance with this requirement. 3.2.2.6 Polyamide fibres Textile end products made out of polyamide must comply with at least one of the product standards stated in subcriteria a) and b). a) Fibres must be manufactured using a minimum content of 20% nylon that has been recycled from production and/or consumer waste.

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3.2.2.1 Requirement for recycled fibres .................................................................... 15 3.2.2.5 Polyester fibres .......................................................................................... 18 3.2.2.6 Polyamide fibres ......................................................................................... 18

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3.2.1 Requirements for the origin of natural fibres, cellulose and other plantbased raw materials (...) The fibres used in the products must not be sourced from genetically modified organisms (GMO). 3.6 General requirements 3.6.1 General exclusion of substances with certain properties Enzymatic desizing agents The recipes must be formulated using automatic metering systems and the process must follow standard operating procedures. A safety data sheet of the desizing agent, as well as the confirmation of the GMO free production of the enzyme is to be submitted.

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3.2.1 Requirements for the origin of natural fibres, cellulose and other plant-based raw materials .............. 14 3.6 General requirements ........................................................................................ 33 3.6.1 General exclusion of substances with certain properties ....................................... 33

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3.7 Fitness for use 3.7.1 Change in dimensions during washing and drying After washing and drying in accordance with the care instructions, the change in the dimensions of the final textile must not exceed the following (Table 11): Table 8: Tolerances for the change in dimensions of the textile end product or type of material after washing and drying Textile end product or type of material Change in dimensions after washing and drying Knitted fabrics +/- 5 % Chunky knit +/- 6 % House and home textiles +/- 8 % Woven fabrics: Cotton and cotton mix +/- 3 % Linen, flax and silk +/- 3 % Cotton and cotton mix for bedding +/- 5 % Wool mix +/- 2 % Synthetic fibres +/- 2 % Bathroom linen, including terry towelling and fine rib fabrics +/- 8 % Socks and hosiery +/- 8 % These requirements do not apply to: • Fibres or yarn; • End products clearly labelled with “dry clean only” or equivalent (insofar as such end products are generally labelled accordingly in practice); • Furniture fabrics that are not removable and washable. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit a test report for verification. The test shall be carried out in accordance with the test methods DIN EN ISO 6330 and DIN EN ISO 5077 taking into account the following modification: three washes at temperatures indicated on the end product with tumble drying after each washing cycle, insofar as no other drying processes are indicated on the end product. 3.7.2 Colour fastness to washing The stain resistance and colour fastness to washing in accordance with the care instructions must be at least levels 3-4 according to ISO 105 (grey scale A 03). This requirements does not apply to end products that are clearly labelled with “dry clean only” or equivalent labelling (insofar as these products are generally labelled accordingly in practice). In addition, it does not apply to indigo dyed denim, white products, end products that are neither dyed nor printed, or to non-washable furniture fabrics. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit a test report for verification. The test is carried out in accordance with test method DIN EN ISO 105-C06 (single wash, at temperature marked on the product, with perborate powder). 3.7.3 Colour fastness to perspiration (acid, alkaline) The colour fastness to perspiration (acid and alkaline) must be at least levels 3-4 according to ISO 105 (grey scale A 03) (colour change and staining). A level of 3 is nevertheless accepted when fabrics are both dark coloured (standard depth > 1/1) and made of regenerated wool or contain more than 20% silk. This requirement does not apply to white products, end products that are neither dyed nor printed, furniture fabrics, curtains or similar textiles intended for interior decoration. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit a test report for verification. The test is carried out in accordance with the test method DIN EN ISO 105-E04 (acid and alkaline, comparison with multi-fibre fabric). 3.7.4 Colour fastness to rubbing The colour fastness to wet rubbing must be at least levels 2-3 according to ISO 105 (grey scale A 03). Level 2 is accepted for indigo dyed denim. This requirement does not apply to white products or end products that are neither dyed nor printed. The colour fastness to dry rubbing must be at least level 4 according to ISO 105 (grey scale A 03). Level 3-4 is accepted for indigo dyed denim. This requirement does not apply to white products, end products that are neither dyed nor printed, curtains or similar textiles intended for interior decoration. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit a test report for verification. The test is carried out in accordance with test method DIN EN ISO 105-X12. 3.7.5 Colour fastness to light The colour fastness of furniture, curtains or drapes to light must be at least level 5 according to ISO 105 (grey scale A 03). For all other products, the colour fastness to light must be at least level 4. Level 4 is accepted if furniture, curtains or drapes are both light coloured (standard depth < 1/12) and made of more than 20% wool or other keratin fibres, or more than 20% silk or more than 20% linen or other bast fibres. This requirement does not apply to mattress ticking, mattress protection or underwear. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit a test report for verification. The test is carried out in accordance with test method DIN EN ISO 105-B02. 3.7.6 Colour fastness to saliva and perspiration The textile materials must be colour fast to the effects of saliva. The remaining dyed materials must be colour fast to the effects of saliva and perspiration. This corresponds to level 5 of the currently valid standard DIN 53160 Parts 1 and 2. This requirement applies to babies and children up to 36 months old. This requirement does not apply to white products or end products that are neither dyed nor printed. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit a test report for verification. The test shall be carried out in accordance with §64 of the LFGB (German Food and Feed Code), BVL B 82.10-1 in combination with DIN 53160 Parts 1 and 2. 3.7.7 Fabric resistance to pilling and abrasion Nonwoven fabrics and knitted garments, accessories and blankets made of wool, wool mixes and polyester (including fleece), must resist pilling up to a minimum rating of 3. Woven cotton fabrics used for garments must resist pilling up to a minimum rating of 3. Polyamide tights and leggings must resist pilling up to a minimum rating of 2. Compliance verification The applicant shall submit reports on the completion of suitable tests for the relevant substrate: For knitted and nonwoven materials: ISO 12945-1 Pilling box method. For woven fabrics: ISO 12945-2 Martindale method. 3.7.8 Durability of function In the case of finishes, treatments and additives that impart a water repellent function, a flame retardant function or an easy care function (also referred to as non-crease or permanent press) to the textile end products when they are in use, this functionality must be durable according to the values and parameters defined in the following requirements. In the case of a water repellent function, the consumer must be provided with care instructions on how to maintain this functionality. a) Water repellent function The functionality of the water repellent finish must still by 80 out of 90 after 5 domestic washing and drying cycles at 40 °C or after 5 industrial washing and drying cycles at a minimum of 75 °C. In the case of industrial washing cycles, the temperature for garments with taped seams may be reduced to 60 °C. Care instructions on the reimpregnation of the product must be supplied with the textile. Compliance verification The applicant shall submit test reports that were carried out according to the following standards based on the relevant end product: For all products, domestic washing cycles according to ISO 6330 or industrial washing cycles according to ISO 15797, in combination with ISO 4920 in each case. b) Flame retardant functions Washable end products must also retain their functionality after 25 industrial washing and drying cycles in accordance with the care instructions. Compliance verification The applicant shall submit test reports that were carried out according to the following standards based on the relevant end product: For domestic washing cycles ISO 6330 or industrial washing cycles ISO 10528, in combination with ISO 12138 in each case. c) Easy care function (also non-crease or permanent press) Natural fibre products must achieve an SA-3 fabric smoothness grade and blended natural and synthetic fibre products an SA-4 fabric smoothness grade after 10 domestic washing and drying cycles at 40 °C. Compliance verification The applicant shall submit test reports according to the standard ISO 7768 – process for assessing the smoothness appearance of fabrics after domestic washing and drying.

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3.7 Fitness for use .................................................................................................. 45 3.7.1 Change in dimensions during washing and drying ............................................... 45 3.7.2 Colour fastness to washing .............................................................................. 46 3.7.3 Colour fastness to perspiration (acid, alkaline) ................................................... 46 3.7.4 Colour fastness to rubbing ............................................................................... 47 3.7.5 Colour fastness to light ................................................................................... 47 3.7.6 Colour fastness to saliva and perspiration .......................................................... 47 3.7.7 Fabric resistance to pilling and abrasion ............................................................ 47 3.7.8 Durability of function ...................................................................................... 48

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Textile finishing companies must list the energy sources used during the pre-treatment, dyeing and finishing of the textiles (including the associated washing and drying processes). Compliance verification The applicant shall submit a report on the energy sources used. 3.8 Requirements for energy and water consumption Textile finishing companies must submit information on their average energy (kWh/kg textile) and water (l/kg textile) consumption per year, which is consumed or measured during pretreatment, dyeing and finishing of textiles (including the associated washing and drying processes), preferably specific to the textile product certified with the environmental label. Compliance verification The applicant shall prepare reports on the average energy and water consumption per kg of textile (over a period of one year) for all finishing companies.

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Textile finishing companies must not burn waste internally at the company or dispose of waste in uncontrolled landfills. Controlled burning of waste at the company for the purpose of generating energy is exempt from this ban. Waste should preferably be recycled or taken back and reused. A waste register must be kept in which at least the type, category, quantity and disposal method or recycling method for all production waste is recorded and documented. The disposal practices, including for the disposal of hazardous waste, must also be documented. Compliance verification The applicant shall submit documentation that records all production waste, including hazardous materials, and the relevant disposal methods or recycling methods (waste register). The corresponding approvals from the applicable authorities for the disposal of hazardous waste must also be submitted. Official approval for the controlled burning of waste at the company must be submitted where relevant. If requested to do so by RAL gGmbH, the applicant shall submit further information.

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Textile finishing companies must not burn waste internally at the company or dispose of waste in uncontrolled landfills. Controlled burning of waste at the company for the purpose of generating energy is exempt from this ban. Waste should preferably be recycled or taken back and reused. A waste register must be kept in which at least the type, category, quantity and disposal method or recycling method for all production waste is recorded and documented. The disposal practices, including for the disposal of hazardous waste, must also be documented. Compliance verification The applicant shall submit documentation that records all production waste, including hazardous materials, and the relevant disposal methods or recycling methods (waste register). The corresponding approvals from the applicable authorities for the disposal of hazardous waste must also be submitted. Official approval for the controlled burning of waste at the company must be submitted where relevant. If requested to do so by RAL gGmbH, the applicant shall submit further information.

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Textile finishing companies must not burn waste internally at the company or dispose of waste in uncontrolled landfills. Controlled burning of waste at the company for the purpose of generating energy is exempt from this ban. Waste should preferably be recycled or taken back and reused. A waste register must be kept in which at least the type, category, quantity and disposal method or recycling method for all production waste is recorded and documented. The disposal practices, including for the disposal of hazardous waste, must also be documented. Compliance verification The applicant shall submit documentation that records all production waste, including hazardous materials, and the relevant disposal methods or recycling methods (waste register). The corresponding approvals from the applicable authorities for the disposal of hazardous waste must also be submitted. Official approval for the controlled burning of waste at the company must be submitted where relevant. If requested to do so by RAL gGmbH, the applicant shall submit further information.

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Textile finishing companies must not burn waste internally at the company or dispose of waste in uncontrolled landfills. Controlled burning of waste at the company for the purpose of generating energy is exempt from this ban. Waste should preferably be recycled or taken back and reused. A waste register must be kept in which at least the type, category, quantity and disposal method or recycling method for all production waste is recorded and documented. The disposal practices, including for the disposal of hazardous waste, must also be documented. Compliance verification The applicant shall submit documentation that records all production waste, including hazardous materials, and the relevant disposal methods or recycling methods (waste register). The corresponding approvals from the applicable authorities for the disposal of hazardous waste must also be submitted. Official approval for the controlled burning of waste at the company must be submitted where relevant. If requested to do so by RAL gGmbH, the applicant shall submit further information.

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3.2.2.4.2 Emissions to air In the case of viscose and modal fibres, the sulphur content of the emissions of sulphur com- pounds to air from fibre production processes, expressed as an annual average, must not exceed 30 g/kg of staple fibres produced, 40 g/kg of filament fibres for batch washing and 170 g/kg of filament fibres for integrated washing. If both types of fibres are produced at a particular site, the total emissions must not exceed the corresponding weighted average value. Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1 and submit confirmation from the plant operator (viscose producer), as well as a sulphur emissions report 3.2.2.5 Polyester fibres Textile end products made out of polyester must comply with subcriterion a) as well as either of b) or c). c) The emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) in the sense of the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) during polymerisation and the production of polyester fibres, meas- ured at the process steps where they occur, expressed as an annual average, must not exceed 1.2 g/kg for PET chips, 10.3 g/kg for filament fibres or 0.2 g/kg for produced poly- ester resin. 3.5.1 Latex b) VOC emissions after 24 hours The test chamber concentrations for the following volatile organic compounds (VOC) after 24 hours must not exceed the limit values in Table 3. Table 3: VOC emission limit values for latex foam Substance Limit value (mg/m3) 1,1,1-trichloroethane 0.2 4-phenylcyclohexene 0.02 Carbon disulphide 0.02 Formaldehyde 0.005 Nitrosamines (*) 0.0005 Styrene 0.005 Tetrachloroethylene 0.15 Toluene 0.1 Trichlorethylene 0.05 Vinyl chloride 0.0001 Vinyl cyclohexene 0.002 Aromatic hydrocarbons (total) 0.3 VOC (total) 0.5 Compliance verification The applicant shall submit a declaration of conformity with requirement b), accompanied by a test report, where relevant, that presents the results of a test chamber analysis in accordance with ISO 16000-9. The wrapped sample must be stored at room temperature for at least 24 hours. After this period, the sample is unwrapped and immediately transferred to the test chamber. The sample is placed on a sample holder, which allows air access from all sides. The climatic factors are adjusted in accordance with ISO 16000-9. In order to receive comparable test results, the area specific ventilation rate (q=n/l) must be 1. The ventilation rate must be between 0.5 and 1. The air sampling is carried out 24±1 h after loading of the chamber for a duration of 1 hour using DNPH cartridges for the analysis of formaldehyde and other aldehydes and using Tenax TA tubes for the analysis of other volatile organic compounds. Sampling for other com- pounds may take longer but must be completed within 30 hours. The analysis of formaldehyde and other aldehydes must comply with the standard ISO 16000-3. Unless specified differently, the analysis of other volatile organic compounds must comply with the standard ISO 16000-6. Testing in accordance with the standard CEN/TS 16516 will be considered as equivalent to the ISO 16000 series of standards. The analysis of nitrosamines is carried out using gas chromatography in combination with a thermal energy analysis detector (GC-TEA), in accordance with the DGUV 213-523 testing method or an equivalent. 3.5.2 Polyurethane (PUR) b) VOC emissions after 72 hours The test chamber concentrations for the following volatile organic compounds (VOC) after 72 hours must not exceed the limit values in Table 5: Table 2: Limit values for VOC emissions after 72 hours for PUR foam Substance (CAS number) Limit value (mg/m3) Formaldehyde (50-00-0) 0.005 Toluene (108-88-3) 0.1 Styrene (100-42-5) 0.005 Each detectable compound classified in categories C1A or C1B according to the Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 0.005 Sum of all detectable compounds classified in categories C1A or C1B according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 0.04 Aromatic hydrocarbons 0.3 VOC (total) 0.5 Compliance verification The applicant shall submit a declaration of compliance with requirement 3.5.2(b), accompanied by test results, where relevant, verifying compliance with the limit values in Table 5. The following combination of samples and test chambers are accepted: • 1 sample with dimensions of 25 × 20 × 15 cm is placed in a 0.5 m3 test chamber; or • 2 samples with dimensions of 25 × 20 × 15 cm are placed in a 1.0 m3 test chamber. The foam sample is placed on the bottom of an emission test chamber and conditioned for three days at a temperature of 23 °C and a relative humidity of 50% in accordance with the standards ISO 16000-9 and ISO 16000-11. The air exchange rate n is 0.5 per hour at a loading factor L for the test chamber of 0.4 m2/m3 (= total exposed surface of the sample in relation to chamber dimensions without sealed edges and the back of the sample). Sampling will take place 72 ± 2 hours after loading the chamber for a duration of one hour with Tenax TA tubes and DNPH cartridges for the VOC and formaldehyde analysis. The VOC emission will be trapped in Tenax TA adsorbent tubes and analysed using thermal desorption GC-MS in accordance with the standard ISO 16000-6. The results will be expressed semi-quantitatively as toluene equivalents. All specified individual components from a concentration limit ≥ 1 μg/m3 will be recorded. The total VOC value is the sum of all components with a concentration ≥ 1 μg/m3 that elute during the retention time windows between n-hexane (C6) (inclusive) and n-hexadecane (C16) (inclusive). The sum of all detectable compounds classified in categories C1A or C1B according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 is the sum of all these substances with a concentration ≥ 1 μg/m3. If the test results exceed the standard limits, substance specific quantification needs to be performed. Formaldehyde can be determined by collecting the sampled air on a DNPH cartridge and subsequently analysing it using HPLC/UV in accordance with the standard ISO 16000-3. Testing in accordance with the standard CEN/TS 16516 will be considered as equivalent to the ISO 16000 series of standards. 3.6.2.5 Volatile organic compounds (VOC) used in impregnating, printing or coating The ready-to-use formulas for the impregnation liquors, printing pastes or coating compounds must not contain more than 5% volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirements according to Paragraph 3.6.2 in Annex 1 and submit confirmation from the chemical supplier or textile finisher verifying compliance with these requirements. Regarding the requirement in 3.6.2.4.6, the applicant shall declare in Annex 1 that he/she either uses no auxiliaries to impregnate, print or coat the products or that he/she complies with the above-mentioned requirement. If such auxiliaries have been used, the applicant shall submit a test report/suitable documentation(24) from his/her textile finisher verifying compliance with this requirement. (24) This could include reports on a test of the printing pastes for VOCs, when it is not possible to calculate the VOC content, for example, if the VOC content of a component is not available. Other relevant documents could be safety data sheets and supplier declarations on the VOC content in the components, declarations from the textile finisher or the formula used for calculating the VOC content.

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3.2.2.4.2 Emissions to air ....................................................................................... 17 3.2.2.5 Polyester fibres .......................................................................................... 18 3.5.1 Latex ............................................................................................................ 24 3.5.2 Polyurethane (PUR) ........................................................................................ 28 3.6.2.5 Volatile organic compounds (VOC) used in impregnating, printing or coating ....... 38

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3.2.2.3.2 Emissions to air in the production of cellulose Strict requirements apply to the emissions to air during the production of the cellulose used in the cellulose fibres. The emissions to air include those from the recovery boiler, lime kiln, steam boiler and incinerator for strong smelling gases. Diffuse emissions must also be taken into account. The applicant must determine the levels of the following chemical substances in the emissions to air at the cellulose plant (measurement specifications, see Appendix D “Measurement of emissions to air in the production of cellulose”): • Gaseous sulphur compounds (sulphur) in kg S per air dry tonne Total reduced sulphur (TRS): Sum of the following reduced bad-smelling sulphur compounds released during the production of the cellulose: hydrogen sulphide, methyl mercaptan, dimethyl sulphide and dimethyl disulfide, given as S, plus sulphur dioxide (SO2), given as S • Nitrogen oxide (NOx) in kg NOx per air dry tonne Sum of nitrogen oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), given as NO2 • Dust emissions (dust34) in kg dust per air dry tonne The following reference values apply to the named substances: • Gaseous sulphur compounds: SulphurReference = 0.6 kg S/air dry tonne • Nitrogen oxide: NOxReference = 2 kg NO/air dry tonne Based on the measurement values, the applicant must calculate so-called emission points (P) for each of the measured substances as a ratio between the measurement value and the reference value as follows: • 𝑃𝑆𝑐ℎ𝑤𝑒𝑓𝑒𝑙 = 𝑆𝑐ℎ𝑤𝑒𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑀𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑡 𝑆𝑐ℎ𝑤𝑒𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑅𝑒𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑧 • 𝑃𝑁𝑂𝑥 = 𝑁𝑂𝑥𝑀𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑡 𝑁𝑂𝑥𝑅𝑒𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑧 The following requirements apply: a) For each of the emission points PSulphur and PNOx, a value of 1.5 must not be exceeded in each case and b) the sum of the emission points for emissions to waste water and air (PCOD, PN, PP, PSulphur and PNOx, see criteria 3.2.2.3.1 and 3.2.2.3.2) must not exceed a value of 5.0. In addition, it is recommended for the dust emissions that a reference value of 0.45 kg dust/air dry tonne is not exceeded. In future revisions of these Basic Award Criteria, it is anticipated that this value will be set as an obligatory requirement. 3.2.2.3.6 Emissions to air In the case of viscose fibres, the sulphur content of the emissions of sulphur compounds to air from fibre production processes, expressed as an annual average, must not exceed 30 g/kg of staple fibres produced, 40 g/kg of filament fibres for batch washing and 170 g/kg of filament fibres for integrated washing. If both types of fibres are produced at a particular site, the total emissions must not exceed the corresponding weighted average value. This requirement also applies to recycled fibres. 3.2.2.6.2 Acrylonitrile emissions The emissions to air of acrylonitrile (during polymerisation and up to the solution ready for spinning), expressed as an annual average, must be less than 1 g/kg of fibre produced. This requirement does not apply to recycled fibres, unless the recycling process breaks down the materials to the monomer level. If this is the case, this requirement also applies to recycled fibres. 3.6.5 Requirements for emissions to air in the textile finishing process 3.6.5.1 Requirements for emissions to air in the textile finishing process in thermosetting, thermosoling, coating, impregnating or finishing of textiles In the thermosetting, thermosoling, coating, impregnating or finishing of textiles, including the associated drying facilities, the sum of the organic substances as total carbon must not exceed 0.8°g C per kg of textiles. In addition, a maximum of 0.4 g C per kg of textiles may be emitted from carry-overs from upstream processes and from residual preparations in each case. In the case of critical substances such as formaldehyde and gaseous inorganic substances such as ammonia, the applicant must also state the substance emission factor. Maximum emission limits of 5 mg/m³ for formaldehyde and 10 mg/m³ for ammonia apply Anhang D Measurement of emissions to air in the production of cellulose The measurements of the emissions to air are carried out over a production period of 12 months. The frequency of the measurements must be at least monthly (once a month). Emissions associated with the generation of electrical energy do not need to be taken into account. The sulphur emissions associated with the generation of heating energy from oil, coal and other external fuels with known S-contents can be measured or calculated and must be taken into account. In the case of new or renovated production plants, the measurements must be based on at least 45 consecutive days of continuous plant operation. The measurements must be representative for the relevant periods. Accepted test methods include:  Gaseous sulphur compounds: NS 4859, SFS 5265, SS 028421, EPA 8, EPA 16A  NOx: ISO 11564, ISO 10849, EN 14792, SS 028425, EPA 7E  Dust: EN 13284-1, SFS 3866  An equivalent test method whose scope and requirement standards is equivalent to one of the named national and international standards or one of the named standards. The equivalence of the certification system must be confirmed by an independent environmental verifier.  Alternatively, individual verifications in accordance with the criteria and verification requirements of one of the named test methods may be presented if an equivalent level of protection can be achieved. The equivalence of the individual verifications must be confirmed by an independent environmental verifier

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3.2.2.3 Regenerated fibres (viscose and lyocell fibres) 3.2.2.3.6 Emissions to air 3.2.2.6 Polyacrylic fibres 3.2.2.6.2 Acrylonitrile emissions 3.6.5 Requirements for emissions to air in the textile finishing process 3.6.5.1 Requirements for emissions to air in the textile finishing process in thermosetting, thermosoling, coating, impregnating or finishing of textiles Appendix D Measurement of emissions to air in the production of cellulose

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1.4 Compliance with legal requirements The observance of the currently valid versions of relevant existing laws and legal requirements is a prerequisite for those products awarded with the environmental label. In particular, the substance requirements defined by the EU Chemicals Regulation REACH (1907/2006/EC) and the CLP Regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008) are taken into account.

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1.4 Compliance with legal requirements The observance of the currently valid versions of relevant existing laws and legal requirements The chemical oxygen demand (COD) of the cleaning water treated on-site and discharged to surface waters must not exceed 150 mg/l (qualified random sample) or 1.5 mg/l (2-hour mixed sample) of greasy wool. The pH value of the waste water discharged to surface waters must be between 6 and 9 (unless the pH value of the receiving waters is outside this range) and the temperature must be below 35 °C (unless the temperature of the receiving waters is already above this limit). This requirement does not apply to recycled fibres. is a prerequisite for those products awarded with the environmental label. In particular, the substance requirements defined by the EU Chemicals Regulation REACH (1907/2006/EC) and the CLP Regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008) are taken into account. Appendix B Legal regulations and testing standards The current versions are named here, the valid versions of the standards at the time of applica- tion will be accepted. • COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste water treatment 91/271/EEC Table 1: Requirements for discharges from urban waste water treatment plants, the values for concentration or for the percentage of reduction shall apply • German Waste Water Ordinance (Abwasserverordnung) in the version published on 24 July 2009 (BGBl. I p. 2205), which was changed by the Ordinance from 3 August 2009 (BGBl. I P. 2630) • ISO 6060:1998-10 Water quality; determination of the chemical oxygen demand • DIN 38409-41:1998-12 German standard methods for the examination of water, waste wa- ter and sludge; summary action and material characteristic parameters (Group H); deter- mination of the chemical oxygen demand (COD) in the range over 15 mg/l (H41) • DIN 38409-44:1992-05 German standard methods for the examination of water, waste wa- ter and sludge; parameters characterizing effects and substances (Group H); determination of the chemical oxygen demand (COD), ranging from 5 to 50 mg/l (H 44) • DIN ISO 15705:2003-01 Water quality - Determination of the chemical oxygen demand index (ST-COD) - Small-scale sealed tube method DIN EN ISO 11885:2009-09 Water quality - Determination of selected elements by induc- tively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) (ISO 11885:2007); German version • DIN EN ISO 9562:2005-02 Water quality - Determination of adsorbable organically bound halogens (AOX) (ISO 9562:2004); German version EN ISO 9562:2004 (Halogen content (chlorine content < 5g/l)) • DIN 38405-27:1992-07 German standard methods for the examination of water, waste wa- ter and sludge; anions (Group D); determination of readily liberatet sulphide (D 27) • ISO 10530:1992-09 Water quality; determination of dissolved sulfphide; photometric method using methylene blue • ISO 17294-2:2016-07 Water quality - Application of inductively coupled plasma mass spec- trometry (ICP-MS) - Part 2: Determination of selected elements including uranium isotopes DIN EN ISO 7827:2013-03 Water quality - Evaluation of the "ready", "ultimate" aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds in an aqueous medium - Method by analysis of dis- solved organic carbon (DOC) (ISO 7827:2010); German version EN ISO 7827:2012 • DIN EN ISO 9439:2000-10 Water quality - Evaluation of ultimate aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds in aqueous medium - Carbon dioxide evolution test (ISO 9439:1999); German version EN ISO 9439:2000 • DIN EN ISO 9408:1999-12 Water quality - Evaluation of ultimate aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds in aqueous medium by determination of oxygen demand in a closed respirometer (ISO 9408:1999); German version EN ISO 9408:1999 • DIN EN ISO 14593:2005-09 Water quality - Evaluation of ultimate aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds in aqueous medium - Method by analysis of inorganic carbon in sealed vessels (CO₂ headspace test) (ISO 14593:1999); German version EN ISO 14593:2005 • ISO 10708:1997-02 Water quality - Evaluation in an aqueous medium of the ultimate aer- obic biodegradability of organic compounds - Determination of biochemical oxygen demand in a two-phase closed bottle test • OECD No. 302 B (1992) Zahn-Wellens / EMPA Test • OECD No. 302 C (2009) Modified MITI Test (II) • OECD No. 303 (2001) Simulation Test - Aerobic Sewage Treatment: 303 A: Activated Sludge Units - 303 B: Biofilms • DIN EN ISO 9888:1999-11 Water quality - Evaluation of ultimate aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds in aqueous medium - Static test (Zahn-Wellens method) (ISO 9888:1999); German version EN ISO 9888:1999 DIN EN ISO 11733:2004-11 Water quality - Determination of the elimination and biodegra- dability of organic compounds in an aqueous medium - Activated sludge simulation test (ISO 11733:2004); German version EN ISO 11733:2004 • DIN EN ISO 11734:1998-11 Water quality - Evaluation of the "ultimate" anaerobic biodeg- radability of organic compounds in digested sludge - Method by measurement of the biogas production (ISO 11734:1995); German version EN ISO 11734:1998 OECD No. 311 (2006) Anaerobic Biodegradability of Organic Compounds in Digested Sludge: By Measurement of Gas Production • OECD No. 308 (2002), Aerobic and Anaerobic Transformation in Aquatic Sediment Systems • ISO 8288:1986-03 Water quality; Determination of cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, cadmium and lead; Flame atomic absorption spectrometric methods • DIN 38405-27:1992-07 German standard methods for the examination of water, waste wa- ter and sludge; anions (Group D); determination of readily liberatet sulphide (D 27) • ISO 10530:1992-09 Water quality; determination of dissolved sulfide; photometric method using methylene blue • DIN EN ISO 10304-3:1997-11 Water quality - Determination of dissolved anions by liquid chromatography of ions - Part 3: Determination of chromate, iodide, sulphite, thiocyanate and thiosulfate (ISO 10304-3:1997); German version EN ISO 10304-3:1997 • DIN EN ISO 15088:2009-06 Water quality - Determination of the acute toxicity of waste water to zebrafish eggs (Danio rerio) (ISO 15088:2007); German version EN ISO 15088:2008 • ISO 9174:1998-07 Water quality - Determination of chromium - Atomic absorption spectro- metric methods • DIN EN 1233:1996-08 Water quality - Determination of chromium - Atomic absorption spec- trometric methods; German version EN 1233:1996 • DIN 38404-3 2005-07 German standard methods for the examination of water, waste water and sludge - Physical and physical-chemical parameters (Group C) - Part 3: Determination of absorption in the range of the ultraviolet radiation, Spectral absorptions coefficient (C 3) Ammonium nitrogen • DIN EN ISO 11732:2005-05 Water quality - Determination of ammonium nitrogen - Method by flow analysis (CFA and FIA) and spectrometric detection (ISO 11732:2005); German version EN ISO 11732:2005 • DIN EN ISO 12260:2003-12 standard, Water quality - Determination of nitrogen - Determi- nation of bound nitrogen (TNb), following oxidation to nitrogen oxides; German version EN 12260:2003 DIN 38405-24:1987-05 German standard methods for the examination of water, waste wa- ter and sludge; anions (Group D); photometric determination of chromium(VI) using 1,5- diphenylcarbonohydrazide (D 24) • DIN EN ISO 18856:2005-11 Water quality - Determination of selected phthalates using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (ISO 18856:2004); German version EN ISO 18856:2005 • DIN EN ISO 17353:2005-11 Water quality - Determination of selected organotin compounds - Gas chromatographic method (ISO 17353:2004); German version EN ISO 17353:2005 If discharged to an urban waste water treatment plant, the applicant shall also enclose a notice of approval for the plant verifying that the discharge process has been approved and that the urban waste water treatment plant meets at least the requirements of Directive 91/271/EEC. If discharged to an urban waste water treatment plant, the applicant shall also enclose a notice of approval for the textile finishing plant verifying that the discharge process has been approved and that the urban waste water treatment plant meets at least the requirements of Directive 91/271/EEC.

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1.4 Compliance with legal requirements ..................................................................... 10 Appendix B Legal regulations and testing standards ....................................................... 58 3.2.2.2.2 Requirements for waste water from wool scouring at the discharge point (direct discharge) 3.4.1 Requirements for waste water at the discharge point (direct discharge) in the processing of down and feathers 3.6.4.1 Requirements for waste water at the discharge point (direct discharge)

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.15.1 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certificationn labels for manufacturing (B.1) according to the Green Button 2.0 • Labour Rights Management, • Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise (ILO C087), • Worker Representatives’ Rights (ILO R143), • Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining (ILO C098), • Workers‘ Representation Where Restricted by Law69 , • Prohibition of Forced Labour (ILO C029 and ILO C105), • Bonded Labour and Financial Deposits (ILO C029, ILO C095, ILO C181) • Withholding of Papers and Wages (ILO C029, ILO C095), • Freedom of Movement (ILO C155, ILO C170), • Minimum Age (ILO C138), • Age Verification (ILO C138), • Prohibition of Worst Forms of Child Labour (ILO C138, ILO C182 and ILO R190), • Special Protection of Young Workers (ILO C090, ILO 138, ILOC182, C090, ILO R146 and ILO R190), • Child Labour Remediation, • Non-Discrimination (ILO C100, ILO C111, ILO C135 and ILO C158), • Harassment and Abuse, • Anonymous Worker Grievance Mechanism, • Conditions of Employment Relationship (ILO R085 and ILO C189), • Legal Minimum Wage, • Payment of Statutory Social Benefits, • Provision of Legal Maternity Leave and Protection (ILO C158 and ILO C183), • Working Hours (ILO C001, ILO C014 and ILO R116), • Working Time Records, • Paid Overtime (ILO C001 and ILO R116), • Provision of Break Times, • Targets for Piece-Rate Workers, • Rights of Sub-Contracted Workers, • Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Management System (ILO C155, ILO C148, ILO R164, ILO C174, ILO C062, ILO C170 and ILO R156), • Workplace Safety (ILO C155 and ILO R164), • Medical Treatment of Work Related Accidents (ILO C155 and ILO C062), • Workplace Conditions (ILO R097), • Potable Water (ILO R097), • Building Safety (ILO C155 and ILO R164), • Fire Preparedness (ILO C155), • Emergency and Evacuation Safety (ILO C155), • Dormitories, • Legal Compliance, and • Business Legality 3.15.2 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification labels for wet processes (B.2) according to the Green Button 2.0 • Chemical Management (ILO C155), • Chemical Storage and Labelling, • Use of Chemicals, • Hazard Communication (ILO C155), • Personal Protective Equipment (ILO C155, ILO R164 and ILO R079), and • Training on Chemical Handling and Exposure (ILO C155 and ILO R177). 3.15.3 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification labels for fibre and material use (B.3) according to the Green Button 2.0 B.3.1 Requirements for raw materials for man-made fibres from natural polymers (regenerated) – forestry • Verification of Employee Rights and Working Conditions, • Ensure Respect for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and • Local Community Relations . B.3.2 Social and human rights requirements for raw materials from other sustainable, agricultural production (plant-based fibres) 70 according to the Green Button 2.0 • Freedom of Association (ILO C087), • Collective Bargaining (ILO 098), • Forced Labour (ILO C029 and C105), • Minimum Age (ILO C138), • Worst Forms of Child Labour (ILO C182), • Ensuring Occupational Health and Safety, • Sub-Contractors, • Labour Contracts, • Equal Remuneration (ILO C100), and • Non-Discrimination (ILO C111).

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3.15.1 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certificationn labels for manufacturing (B.1) according to the Green Button 2.0 3.15.2 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification 3.15.3 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification labels for fibre and material use (B.3) according to the Green Button 2.0

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.15.1 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certificationn labels for manufacturing (B.1) according to the Green Button 2.0 • Labour Rights Management, • Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise (ILO C087), • Worker Representatives’ Rights (ILO R143), • Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining (ILO C098), • Workers‘ Representation Where Restricted by Law69 , • Prohibition of Forced Labour (ILO C029 and ILO C105), • Bonded Labour and Financial Deposits (ILO C029, ILO C095, ILO C181) • Withholding of Papers and Wages (ILO C029, ILO C095), • Freedom of Movement (ILO C155, ILO C170), • Minimum Age (ILO C138), • Age Verification (ILO C138), • Prohibition of Worst Forms of Child Labour (ILO C138, ILO C182 and ILO R190), • Special Protection of Young Workers (ILO C090, ILO 138, ILOC182, C090, ILO R146 and ILO R190), • Child Labour Remediation, • Non-Discrimination (ILO C100, ILO C111, ILO C135 and ILO C158), • Harassment and Abuse, • Anonymous Worker Grievance Mechanism, • Conditions of Employment Relationship (ILO R085 and ILO C189), • Legal Minimum Wage, • Payment of Statutory Social Benefits, • Provision of Legal Maternity Leave and Protection (ILO C158 and ILO C183), • Working Hours (ILO C001, ILO C014 and ILO R116), • Working Time Records, • Paid Overtime (ILO C001 and ILO R116), • Provision of Break Times, • Targets for Piece-Rate Workers, • Rights of Sub-Contracted Workers, • Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Management System (ILO C155, ILO C148, ILO R164, ILO C174, ILO C062, ILO C170 and ILO R156), • Workplace Safety (ILO C155 and ILO R164), • Medical Treatment of Work Related Accidents (ILO C155 and ILO C062), • Workplace Conditions (ILO R097), • Potable Water (ILO R097), • Building Safety (ILO C155 and ILO R164), • Fire Preparedness (ILO C155), • Emergency and Evacuation Safety (ILO C155), • Dormitories, • Legal Compliance, and • Business Legality 3.15.2 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification labels for wet processes (B.2) according to the Green Button 2.0 • Chemical Management (ILO C155), • Chemical Storage and Labelling, • Use of Chemicals, • Hazard Communication (ILO C155), • Personal Protective Equipment (ILO C155, ILO R164 and ILO R079), and • Training on Chemical Handling and Exposure (ILO C155 and ILO R177). 3.15.3 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification labels for fibre and material use (B.3) according to the Green Button 2.0 B.3.1 Requirements for raw materials for man-made fibres from natural polymers (regenerated) – forestry • Verification of Employee Rights and Working Conditions, • Ensure Respect for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and • Local Community Relations . B.3.2 Social and human rights requirements for raw materials from other sustainable, agricultural production (plant-based fibres) 70 according to the Green Button 2.0 • Freedom of Association (ILO C087), • Collective Bargaining (ILO 098), • Forced Labour (ILO C029 and C105), • Minimum Age (ILO C138), • Worst Forms of Child Labour (ILO C182), • Ensuring Occupational Health and Safety, • Sub-Contractors, • Labour Contracts, • Equal Remuneration (ILO C100), and • Non-Discrimination (ILO C111).

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3.15.1 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certificationn labels for manufacturing (B.1) according to the Green Button 2.0 3.15.2 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification 3.15.3 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification labels for fibre and material use (B.3) according to the Green Button 2.0

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Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certificationn labels for manufacturing (B.1) according to the Green Button 2.0 • Labour Rights Management, • Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise (ILO C087), • Worker Representatives’ Rights (ILO R143), • Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining (ILO C098), • Workers‘ Representation Where Restricted by Law69 , • Prohibition of Forced Labour (ILO C029 and ILO C105), • Bonded Labour and Financial Deposits (ILO C029, ILO C095, ILO C181) • Withholding of Papers and Wages (ILO C029, ILO C095), • Freedom of Movement (ILO C155, ILO C170), • Minimum Age (ILO C138), • Age Verification (ILO C138), • Prohibition of Worst Forms of Child Labour (ILO C138, ILO C182 and ILO R190), • Special Protection of Young Workers (ILO C090, ILO 138, ILOC182, C090, ILO R146 and ILO R190), • Child Labour Remediation, • Non-Discrimination (ILO C100, ILO C111, ILO C135 and ILO C158), • Harassment and Abuse, • Anonymous Worker Grievance Mechanism, • Conditions of Employment Relationship (ILO R085 and ILO C189), • Legal Minimum Wage, • Payment of Statutory Social Benefits, • Provision of Legal Maternity Leave and Protection (ILO C158 and ILO C183), • Working Hours (ILO C001, ILO C014 and ILO R116), • Working Time Records, • Paid Overtime (ILO C001 and ILO R116), • Provision of Break Times, • Targets for Piece-Rate Workers, • Rights of Sub-Contracted Workers, • Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Management System (ILO C155, ILO C148, ILO R164, ILO C174, ILO C062, ILO C170 and ILO R156), • Workplace Safety (ILO C155 and ILO R164), • Medical Treatment of Work Related Accidents (ILO C155 and ILO C062), • Workplace Conditions (ILO R097), • Potable Water (ILO R097), • Building Safety (ILO C155 and ILO R164), • Fire Preparedness (ILO C155), • Emergency and Evacuation Safety (ILO C155), • Dormitories, • Legal Compliance, and • Business Legality 3.15.2 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification labels for wet processes (B.2) according to the Green Button 2.0 • Chemical Management (ILO C155), • Chemical Storage and Labelling, • Use of Chemicals, • Hazard Communication (ILO C155), • Personal Protective Equipment (ILO C155, ILO R164 and ILO R079), and • Training on Chemical Handling and Exposure (ILO C155 and ILO R177). 3.15.3 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification labels for fibre and material use (B.3) according to the Green Button 2.0 B.3.1 Requirements for raw materials for man-made fibres from natural polymers (regenerated) – forestry • Verification of Employee Rights and Working Conditions, • Ensure Respect for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and • Local Community Relations . B.3.2 Social and human rights requirements for raw materials from other sustainable, agricultural production (plant-based fibres) 70 according to the Green Button 2.0 • Freedom of Association (ILO C087), • Collective Bargaining (ILO 098), • Forced Labour (ILO C029 and C105), • Minimum Age (ILO C138), • Worst Forms of Child Labour (ILO C182), • Ensuring Occupational Health and Safety, • Sub-Contractors, • Labour Contracts, • Equal Remuneration (ILO C100), and • Non-Discrimination (ILO C111).

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3.15.1 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certificationn labels for manufacturing (B.1) according to the Green Button 2.0 3.15.2 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification 3.15.3 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification labels for fibre and material use (B.3) according to the Green Button 2.0

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3.15.1 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certificationn labels for manufacturing (B.1) according to the Green Button 2.0 • Labour Rights Management, • Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise (ILO C087), • Worker Representatives’ Rights (ILO R143), • Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining (ILO C098), • Workers‘ Representation Where Restricted by Law69 , • Prohibition of Forced Labour (ILO C029 and ILO C105), • Bonded Labour and Financial Deposits (ILO C029, ILO C095, ILO C181) • Withholding of Papers and Wages (ILO C029, ILO C095), • Freedom of Movement (ILO C155, ILO C170), • Minimum Age (ILO C138), • Age Verification (ILO C138), • Prohibition of Worst Forms of Child Labour (ILO C138, ILO C182 and ILO R190), • Special Protection of Young Workers (ILO C090, ILO 138, ILOC182, C090, ILO R146 and ILO R190), • Child Labour Remediation, • Non-Discrimination (ILO C100, ILO C111, ILO C135 and ILO C158), • Harassment and Abuse, • Anonymous Worker Grievance Mechanism, • Conditions of Employment Relationship (ILO R085 and ILO C189), • Legal Minimum Wage, • Payment of Statutory Social Benefits, • Provision of Legal Maternity Leave and Protection (ILO C158 and ILO C183), • Working Hours (ILO C001, ILO C014 and ILO R116), • Working Time Records, • Paid Overtime (ILO C001 and ILO R116), • Provision of Break Times, • Targets for Piece-Rate Workers, • Rights of Sub-Contracted Workers, • Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Management System (ILO C155, ILO C148, ILO R164, ILO C174, ILO C062, ILO C170 and ILO R156), • Workplace Safety (ILO C155 and ILO R164), • Medical Treatment of Work Related Accidents (ILO C155 and ILO C062), • Workplace Conditions (ILO R097), • Potable Water (ILO R097), • Building Safety (ILO C155 and ILO R164), • Fire Preparedness (ILO C155), • Emergency and Evacuation Safety (ILO C155), • Dormitories, • Legal Compliance, and • Business Legality 3.15.2 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification labels for wet processes (B.2) according to the Green Button 2.0 • Chemical Management (ILO C155), • Chemical Storage and Labelling, • Use of Chemicals, • Hazard Communication (ILO C155), • Personal Protective Equipment (ILO C155, ILO R164 and ILO R079), and • Training on Chemical Handling and Exposure (ILO C155 and ILO R177). 3.15.3 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification labels for fibre and material use (B.3) according to the Green Button 2.0 B.3.1 Requirements for raw materials for man-made fibres from natural polymers (regenerated) – forestry • Verification of Employee Rights and Working Conditions, • Ensure Respect for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and • Local Community Relations . B.3.2 Social and human rights requirements for raw materials from other sustainable, agricultural production (plant-based fibres) 70 according to the Green Button 2.0 • Freedom of Association (ILO C087), • Collective Bargaining (ILO 098), • Forced Labour (ILO C029 and C105), • Minimum Age (ILO C138), • Worst Forms of Child Labour (ILO C182), • Ensuring Occupational Health and Safety, • Sub-Contractors, • Labour Contracts, • Equal Remuneration (ILO C100), and • Non-Discrimination (ILO C111).

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3.15.1 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certificationn labels for manufacturing (B.1) according to the Green Button 2.0 3.15.2 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification 3.15.3 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification labels for fibre and material use (B.3) according to the Green Button 2.0

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3.15.1 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certificationn labels for manufacturing (B.1) according to the Green Button 2.0 • Labour Rights Management, • Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise (ILO C087), • Worker Representatives’ Rights (ILO R143), • Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining (ILO C098), • Workers‘ Representation Where Restricted by Law69 , • Prohibition of Forced Labour (ILO C029 and ILO C105), • Bonded Labour and Financial Deposits (ILO C029, ILO C095, ILO C181) • Withholding of Papers and Wages (ILO C029, ILO C095), • Freedom of Movement (ILO C155, ILO C170), • Minimum Age (ILO C138), • Age Verification (ILO C138), • Prohibition of Worst Forms of Child Labour (ILO C138, ILO C182 and ILO R190), • Special Protection of Young Workers (ILO C090, ILO 138, ILOC182, C090, ILO R146 and ILO R190), • Child Labour Remediation, • Non-Discrimination (ILO C100, ILO C111, ILO C135 and ILO C158), • Harassment and Abuse, • Anonymous Worker Grievance Mechanism, • Conditions of Employment Relationship (ILO R085 and ILO C189), • Legal Minimum Wage, • Payment of Statutory Social Benefits, • Provision of Legal Maternity Leave and Protection (ILO C158 and ILO C183), • Working Hours (ILO C001, ILO C014 and ILO R116), • Working Time Records, • Paid Overtime (ILO C001 and ILO R116), • Provision of Break Times, • Targets for Piece-Rate Workers, • Rights of Sub-Contracted Workers, • Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Management System (ILO C155, ILO C148, ILO R164, ILO C174, ILO C062, ILO C170 and ILO R156), • Workplace Safety (ILO C155 and ILO R164), • Medical Treatment of Work Related Accidents (ILO C155 and ILO C062), • Workplace Conditions (ILO R097), • Potable Water (ILO R097), • Building Safety (ILO C155 and ILO R164), • Fire Preparedness (ILO C155), • Emergency and Evacuation Safety (ILO C155), • Dormitories, • Legal Compliance, and • Business Legality 3.15.2 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification labels for wet processes (B.2) according to the Green Button 2.0 • Chemical Management (ILO C155), • Chemical Storage and Labelling, • Use of Chemicals, • Hazard Communication (ILO C155), • Personal Protective Equipment (ILO C155, ILO R164 and ILO R079), and • Training on Chemical Handling and Exposure (ILO C155 and ILO R177). 3.15.3 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification labels for fibre and material use (B.3) according to the Green Button 2.0 B.3.1 Requirements for raw materials for man-made fibres from natural polymers (regenerated) – forestry • Verification of Employee Rights and Working Conditions, • Ensure Respect for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and • Local Community Relations . B.3.2 Social and human rights requirements for raw materials from other sustainable, agricultural production (plant-based fibres) 70 according to the Green Button 2.0 • Freedom of Association (ILO C087), • Collective Bargaining (ILO 098), • Forced Labour (ILO C029 and C105), • Minimum Age (ILO C138), • Worst Forms of Child Labour (ILO C182), • Ensuring Occupational Health and Safety, • Sub-Contractors, • Labour Contracts, • Equal Remuneration (ILO C100), and • Non-Discrimination (ILO C111).

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3.15.1 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certificationn labels for manufacturing (B.1) according to the Green Button 2.0 3.15.2 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification 3.15.3 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification labels for fibre and material use (B.3) according to the Green Button 2.0

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3.15.1 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certificationn labels for manufacturing (B.1) according to the Green Button 2.0 • Labour Rights Management, • Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise (ILO C087), • Worker Representatives’ Rights (ILO R143), • Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining (ILO C098), • Workers‘ Representation Where Restricted by Law69, • Prohibition of Forced Labour (ILO C029 and ILO C105), • Bonded Labour and Financial Deposits (ILO C029, ILO C095, ILO C181) • Withholding of Papers and Wages (ILO C029, ILO C095), • Freedom of Movement (ILO C155, ILO C170), • Minimum Age (ILO C138), • Age Verification (ILO C138), • Prohibition of Worst Forms of Child Labour (ILO C138, ILO C182 and ILO R190), • Special Protection of Young Workers (ILO C090, ILO 138, ILOC182, C090, ILO R146 and ILO R190), • Child Labour Remediation, • Non-Discrimination (ILO C100, ILO C111, ILO C135 and ILO C158), • Harassment and Abuse, • Anonymous Worker Grievance Mechanism, • Conditions of Employment Relationship (ILO R085 and ILO C189), • Legal Minimum Wage, • Payment of Statutory Social Benefits, • Provision of Legal Maternity Leave and Protection (ILO C158 and ILO C183), • Working Hours (ILO C001, ILO C014 and ILO R116), • Working Time Records, • Paid Overtime (ILO C001 and ILO R116), • Provision of Break Times, • Targets for Piece-Rate Workers, • Rights of Sub-Contracted Workers, • Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Management System (ILO C155, ILO C148, ILO R164, ILO C174, ILO C062, ILO C170 and ILO R156), • Workplace Safety (ILO C155 and ILO R164), • Medical Treatment of Work Related Accidents (ILO C155 and ILO C062), • Workplace Conditions (ILO R097), • Potable Water (ILO R097), • Building Safety (ILO C155 and ILO R164), • Fire Preparedness (ILO C155), • Emergency and Evacuation Safety (ILO C155), • Dormitories, • Legal Compliance, and • Business Legality 3.15.2 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification labels for wet processes (B.2) according to the Green Button 2.0 • Chemical Management (ILO C155), • Chemical Storage and Labelling, • Use of Chemicals, • Hazard Communication (ILO C155), • Personal Protective Equipment (ILO C155, ILO R164 and ILO R079), and • Training on Chemical Handling and Exposure (ILO C155 and ILO R177). 3.15.3 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification labels for fibre and material use (B.3) according to the Green Button 2.0 B.3.1 Requirements for raw materials for man-made fibres from natural polymers (regenerated) – forestry • Verification of Employee Rights and Working Conditions, • Ensure Respect for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and • Local Community Relations . B.3.2 Social and human rights requirements for raw materials from other sustainable, agricultural production (plant-based fibres) 70 according to the Green Button 2.0 • Freedom of Association (ILO C087), • Collective Bargaining (ILO 098), • Forced Labour (ILO C029 and C105), • Minimum Age (ILO C138), • Worst Forms of Child Labour (ILO C182), • Ensuring Occupational Health and Safety, • Sub-Contractors, • Labour Contracts, • Equal Remuneration (ILO C100), and • Non-Discrimination (ILO C111).

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3.15.1 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certificationn labels for manufacturing (B.1) according to the Green Button 2.0 3.15.2 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification 3.15.3 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification labels for fibre and material use (B.3) according to the Green Button 2.0

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3.15.1 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certificationn labels for manufacturing (B.1) according to the Green Button 2.0 • Labour Rights Management, • Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise (ILO C087), • Worker Representatives’ Rights (ILO R143), • Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining (ILO C098), • Workers‘ Representation Where Restricted by Law69 , • Prohibition of Forced Labour (ILO C029 and ILO C105), • Bonded Labour and Financial Deposits (ILO C029, ILO C095, ILO C181) • Withholding of Papers and Wages (ILO C029, ILO C095), • Freedom of Movement (ILO C155, ILO C170), • Minimum Age (ILO C138), • Age Verification (ILO C138), • Prohibition of Worst Forms of Child Labour (ILO C138, ILO C182 and ILO R190), • Special Protection of Young Workers (ILO C090, ILO 138, ILOC182, C090, ILO R146 and ILO R190), • Child Labour Remediation, • Non-Discrimination (ILO C100, ILO C111, ILO C135 and ILO C158), • Harassment and Abuse, • Anonymous Worker Grievance Mechanism, • Conditions of Employment Relationship (ILO R085 and ILO C189), • Legal Minimum Wage, • Payment of Statutory Social Benefits, • Provision of Legal Maternity Leave and Protection (ILO C158 and ILO C183), • Working Hours (ILO C001, ILO C014 and ILO R116), • Working Time Records, • Paid Overtime (ILO C001 and ILO R116), • Provision of Break Times, • Targets for Piece-Rate Workers, • Rights of Sub-Contracted Workers, • Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Management System (ILO C155, ILO C148, ILO R164, ILO C174, ILO C062, ILO C170 and ILO R156), • Workplace Safety (ILO C155 and ILO R164), • Medical Treatment of Work Related Accidents (ILO C155 and ILO C062), • Workplace Conditions (ILO R097), • Potable Water (ILO R097), • Building Safety (ILO C155 and ILO R164), • Fire Preparedness (ILO C155), • Emergency and Evacuation Safety (ILO C155), • Dormitories, • Legal Compliance, and • Business Legality 3.15.2 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification labels for wet processes (B.2) according to the Green Button 2.0 • Chemical Management (ILO C155), • Chemical Storage and Labelling, • Use of Chemicals, • Hazard Communication (ILO C155), • Personal Protective Equipment (ILO C155, ILO R164 and ILO R079), and • Training on Chemical Handling and Exposure (ILO C155 and ILO R177). 3.15.3 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification labels for fibre and material use (B.3) according to the Green Button 2.0 B.3.1 Requirements for raw materials for man-made fibres from natural polymers (regenerated) – forestry • Verification of Employee Rights and Working Conditions, • Ensure Respect for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and • Local Community Relations . B.3.2 Social and human rights requirements for raw materials from other sustainable, agricultural production (plant-based fibres) 70 according to the Green Button 2.0 • Freedom of Association (ILO C087), • Collective Bargaining (ILO 098), • Forced Labour (ILO C029 and C105), • Minimum Age (ILO C138), • Worst Forms of Child Labour (ILO C182), • Ensuring Occupational Health and Safety, • Sub-Contractors, • Labour Contracts, • Equal Remuneration (ILO C100), and • Non-Discrimination (ILO C111).

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3.15.1 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certificationn labels for manufacturing (B.1) according to the Green Button 2.0 3.15.2 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification 3.15.3 Social and human rights requirements for the recognition of certification labels for fibre and material use (B.3) according to the Green Button 2.0

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3.10 Working conditions Textile products must meet the social product requirements of the Green Button for the processing stages covered by the GREEN BUTTON in the version of the GREEN BUTTON valid at the time of the application. These requirements include criteria for: (...) • Health and safety at work (ILO C155) (...) Compliance verification The applicant shall declare compliance with the requirement in Annex 1, that he meets all applicable social product requirements of the GREEN BUTTON and submit the names and addresses of all suppliers and plants that carry out the processing stages of the product covered by the GREEN BUTTON at the time of the application in Annex 2. Evidence is only required for products from non-EU countries. If at least one of the processing stages of the product covered by the GREEN BUTTON takes place in a non-EU country at the time of the application, the applicant confirms with a corresponding certificate in Appendix 3 to the contract that the product is certified with one of the standards recognized in GREEN BUTTON in the social field or that the applicant is a member of one of the standards recognized in GREEN BUTTON in the social field. If at least one of the processing stages of the product covered by the GREEN BUTTON takes place in a non-EU country at the time of the application and the product is not certified with any of the standards recognized by the GREEN BUTTON in the social field or the applicant is not a member of the standards recognized by the GREEN BUTTON in the social field, the applicant submits audit reports from independent, accredited laboratories (certification bodies according to ISO / IEC 17065) in Annex 4, which confirm the fulfillment of the social product requirements of the GREEN BUTTON and which have test procedures and test indicators that are at least equivalent to those of one of the standards recognized by the GREEN BUTTON.

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3.10 Working conditions ............................................................................................ 49