The Specialty Sleep Association has added Oeko–Tex certification to its Environmental & Safety Program.
SSA’s three–tier label and seal program outlines requirements for natural materials and addresses carbon footprint monitoring, VOC emission assessments and other environmental and safety guidelines. Latex foams and textile components of mattresses that carry the Level II and III seals must meet the Oeko–Tex Standard 100.
Products that meet the Oeko–Tex Standard 100 have been tested and found to be free of unsafe levels of more than 100 chemicals believed to be detrimental to human health. These include lead, formaldehyde, heavy metals, carcinogenic dye stuffs and phthalates. Oeko–Tex also tests for color fastness and pH levels.
“Consumers are concerned about the environmental and health safety of their sleep products and that they are made in ecologically responsible ways,” said Dale Read, SSA president. “We developed this comprehensive, three–level system to allow manufacturers and retailers to clearly convey these critical points through a comprehensive labeling system and easy–to–understand seals that help consumers identify the best product choices for them.”
