Product Certifications

Product certifications play 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.

GOLS – Global Organic Latex Standard

The Global Organic Latex Standard specializes in protecting latex production. GOLS establishes a clear path and procedure on the route from farmer level to the certified organic latex product manufacturer. The GOLS standard features permissible limits for harmful substances, emission test requirements and polymer and filler percentage. Manufacturers that are given approval to produce organic products under the GOLS logo have to follow mandatory social and environmental regulations. When searching for a latex mattress, be sure to also check for this certification.

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Moreganic

The Moreganic certification mark takes sustainability beyond activism, beyond slogans and beyond idealism. They provide a thoroughly researched and clear way forward that benefits people, business, and the planet. This preserves biodiversity and empowers farmers — ensuring your resources are not only verified and responsible, but actively contributing to lasting, systemic change. By swapping monocultures for regenerative agroforestry, these forests welcome pollinators, boost soil life and make space for nature to thrive alongside farming. Moreganic certification covers three main categories: Latex (Rubber), Honey and Coffee – important modern commodities.

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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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GOTS – Global Organic Textile Standard

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the leading standard for organic textiles. Global Standards is an independent non-profit organization that develops and operates “GOTS” and “GRTS” marks. The standards set cover organic fibres and products from: published material, processing, environmental, social, traceability and labelling requirements. 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. OEKO-TEXT Standard 100 is an industry leader classification in certifying non-toxic, harmless natural fibres used in mattresses, bedding, towels, clothing and more.

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Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international non-profit organization that sets standards for responsible forest management and forest-product supply chains. Independent certification bodies assess forests and businesses against these standards. Governments, companies and consumers use the FSC certification process to verify that wood (furniture), paper, rubber and other forest-based products come from forests managed to protect biodiversity, workers’ rights, and Indigenous rights. Over 160 million hectares and 70,000+ organizations are certified to FSC standards.

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