Hohenstein now uses its expertise as a ZDHC partner laboratory to offer wastewater testing

BÖNNIGHEIM (Germany) (aba) Following its recent recognition by the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Program as a partnering wastewater testing laboratory, Hohenstein now offers customers the security of ZDHC-compliant manufacturing. As an internationally accredited testing laboratory, service provider and research partner of the textile industry, Hohenstein is thrilled to further support the objectives of the ZDHC and the ZDHC Roadmap. 

Like Hohenstein and the OEKO-TEX® Association, the ZDHC has the goal of significantly reducing or completely banning the use of harmful chemicals in the production process of textiles, leather and shoes. By testing wastewater values, Hohenstein supports the industry on the path to reduced emissions. 

Hohenstein has been a member of the ZDHC and its laboratory working group since December 2018. Chemicals can be tested for ZDHC MRSL (Manufactured Restricted Substances List) conformity using ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX®. 

Hohenstein laboratories are available to all manufacturing companies interested in having their value creation chain checked for ZDHC conformity. Please contact sales@hohenstein. de with any questions or visit www.roadmaptozero.com for further information.

About Hohenstein

With 1,000 employees in over 40 offices worldwide, Hohenstein is an independent and accredited laboratory and research partner offering textile testing and product development services, as well as comparative and competitive product testing, research and development, and training. Hohenstein’s expertise includes apparel, home textiles, upholstery, protective apparel and equipment, and medical applications. They offer materials testing and certification for textile safety, UV protection, antimicrobial effectiveness, FR performance, and many other technical features. Hohenstein is a founding member and leading provider of the OEKO-TEX® portfolio of services such as the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certification, the international standard for safe textiles, and is certified by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC ID #1058) as a third-party, independent laboratory for CPSIA compliance verification. Hohenstein.US. 

The use of chemicals that may be harmful to the environment and health in the manufacturing process for textiles, leather and shoes should be significantly reduced.

Our laboratories are available to all manufacturing companies that would like to have their value creation chain certified for ZDHC conformity.