Organic and Natural Product Certifications
Product certification plays an important role in the world of organic mattresses. There is a lot of information concerning organic and natural products, and deciphering reliable information can become overwhelming. Information ranges from purity of ingredients used to varying certifications for each mattress and foundation component. The following information will serve as a guide to help locate information and simplify the learning process.
To review company and product-specific certifications, please follow the Company Certifications directory for more information.
eco-INSTITUT
The eco-INSTITUT is based in Germany and is a non-membership oriented, third-party organization. It has earned much respect worldwide due to their strict independent materials testing laboratory. When searching for a prospective latex mattress (or mattress with any latex layers), this is the certification to look for. eco-INSTITUT certification will include a report detailing the purity of the latex in each product and will give every consumer a deeper understanding of the materials used in production.
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GOLS – Global Organic Latex Standard
The Global Organic Latex Standards (GOLS) is a newer addition of certification from Europe. They are an international organization that certifies organic latex growers and manufacturers. When searching for a latex mattress, be sure to also check for this certification.
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GOTS – Global Organic Textile Standard
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the leading standard for organic textiles is coming from the Control Union based in Europe. If a mattress has been constructed with organic cotton and organic wool, it should come with this certification.
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OEKO-TEX, Standard 100
The OEKO-TEX Standard 100 is an independent testing and certification system for raw, intermediate and end textile products. Companies along the textile chain can use this as a tool and way to measure their products and grant consumers confidence that the quality of the product does not contain harmful substances.
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