For this guide, “SGS audit” means supplier verification or supplier assessment, not product certification.
Key Numbers Buyers Can Use
| Verification Point | Current Reference |
|---|---|
| Harmful substances covered by STANDARD 100 testing | 1,000+ |
| OEKO-TEX Product Classes | 4 |
| Product Class 1 | Babies and children up to 3 years |
| STANDARD 100 certificate issuance | 1 year |
SGS Audit vs. OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100
| Buyer Question | SGS Supplier Assessment | OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Main object | Supplier and manufacturing site | Defined textile article and components |
| Main risk addressed | Supplier capability and operational control | Harmful substances in covered textile articles |
| Factory authenticity | Relevant | Not the main purpose |
| Production capability | Can be assessed | Not the main purpose |
| QC and management | Can be assessed | Not a general factory-capability audit |
| Harmful-substance testing | Do not assume this from an audit | Core purpose |
| Product Classes | Not applicable in the same way | 4 classes |
| Validity | Check the specific report | Certificate issued for one year |
| Common mistake | Checking only an SGS badge | Checking only the OEKO-TEX logo |
What Does an SGS Supplier Assessment Verify?
The main value of an SGS supplier assessment is operational visibility.
Supplier verification may cover legality and authenticity, business capacity, production capacity, quality control and management, service management and certification information.
For buyers, the practical questions are: Which legal entity and site were assessed? What was included? When was the assessment conducted? What operational evidence does the report contain?
What Does OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 Verify?
OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 addresses whether a defined textile article meets harmful-substance requirements.
The current STANDARD 100 framework includes testing against more than 1,000 harmful substances and uses four Product Classes according to intended use and skin contact.
The Four Product Classes
Class 1: Babies and children up to three years; the strictest requirements.
Class 2: Products with direct skin contact.
Class 3: Products without direct skin contact.
Class 4: Home textiles and decorative materials.
Why Certificate Scope Matters More Than the Logo
A certificate can be authentic and current but still not cover the exact product being purchased.
Changes to base fabric, thread, coating, backing, printing method or other components may affect whether an existing certificate applies.
Current DOY Certificate
Certificate No.: 11-67823
Certificate holder: Guangzhou DOY Label Co., Ltd.
Product Class: I — baby articles, Annex 4
Test Report: 81884
The certificate covers defined embroidery motifs, PP non-woven interlinings, certain PVC labels, certain polyester-based patch constructions and specified coated or printed components.
It should not be interpreted as certification of every product in the supplier’s catalog.
Authenticity → Validity → Holder → Scope → Materials / Components → Actual Quoted Product
When Should Buyers Request SGS, OEKO-TEX, or Both?
| Procurement Situation | SGS Assessment | OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 |
|---|---|---|
| New overseas supplier | Highly useful | Depends on product |
| Verify manufacturing site | Highly useful | Not a substitute |
| Evaluate production/QC capability | Highly useful | Not a substitute |
| Textile product with harmful-substance requirements | Supporting evidence | Highly relevant if covered |
| Baby or sensitive-contact textile project | Useful | Check Product Class and scope |
| Non-textile sourcing | May still be useful | May not apply |
| Buyer-specific RSL | Supporting evidence | Check buyer requirements separately |
Buyer Verification Checklist
- Document type: Audit, test report or product certificate?
- Issuer: Who performed the verification?
- Legal entity and site: Do they match the supplier relationship?
- Document number: Can it be traced?
- Dates: Is the document still valid?
- Scope: Which materials and constructions are covered?
- Product Class: Does it fit the intended application?
- Order match: Does the actual BOM and construction match the evidence?
What Should You Send a Supplier Before Sampling?
Provide the product type, artwork, intended use, destination market, material construction, backing or coating requirements, required certification/testing and any buyer-specific RSL.
For custom textile patch sourcing, review our Embroidered Patch Details.
For wider sourcing options, browse Product Categories.
For factory-verification information, see Verified by SGS.
Send your product, material, application and compliance requirements through our
Contact & Download Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an SGS supplier audit mean the products are OEKO-TEX certified?
No. SGS supplier assessments and OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 address different sourcing risks.
If a supplier has OEKO-TEX certification, do I still need to check the factory?
For larger, repeat or quality-sensitive B2B orders, product certification and supplier capability should normally be evaluated separately.
How should I verify an OEKO-TEX certificate?
Check the certificate number, certificate holder, current validity, Product Class and exact certificate scope. OEKO-TEX also provides its Label Check service.
How often should SGS and OEKO-TEX documents be re-checked?
Do not rely indefinitely on an old PDF. STANDARD 100 certificates are issued for one year. SGS supplier-assessment validity should be read from the specific report.
Does Product Class I mean every supplier product is suitable for babies?
No. Product Class applies within the certified article and certificate scope. The actual materials and components in the order must still be verified.
Final Buyer Takeaway
Do not ask only whether a supplier “has SGS” or “has OEKO-TEX.”
Ask: Who was assessed or certified? What was covered? Is it still valid? Does it match the exact product I am buying?
The strongest sourcing decision combines supplier evidence + product evidence + actual order requirements.
Evidence Sources & Last Updated
Last reviewed: September 2, 2026
- SGS — Supplier Verification Program.
- OEKO-TEX® — STANDARD 100 official information.
- OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 Certificate No. 11-67823, Product Class I, valid until March 7, 2027.
- SGS Supplier Assessment Report No. 493155426_P+T, valid June 24, 2026 – June 23, 2027.
Buyer note: Always re-check current document validity and scope before making a procurement decision.