As the demand for sustainable textiles grows, ensuring the purity of organic cotton products is crucial. Our comprehensive testing services help manufacturers verify the organic status of their textiles, so you can confidently promote your products as truly organic.

What SGS can help?

At SGS, we leverage our global network of laboratories staffed by professionals with diverse expertise. We provide a wide range of physical, chemical, and functional testing services to ensure your products meet international standards. With us, you can trust that your products are tested for quality and compliance.

Our testing protocols

Our laboratory testing checks for the presence of various chemical residues in finished organic cotton products. If any chemical substances exceed acceptable limits, an “organic” claim cannot be made. We screen for:

• Alkylphenol and alkylphenol
• ethoxylates
• AOX*
• Azo dyes
• Chlorinated benzenes and toluenes
• Chlorinated paraffins
• Chlorophenols
• Cyclic siloxanes
• Disperse dyes
• Extractable heavy metals
• Formaldehyde
• Glyoxal
• Organotin compounds
• Per- and polyfluorinated compounds
• Pesticides
• pH value
• Phthalates
• Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
• Total heavy metals
• And more...

*AOX: Using an AOX analyzer per international test method ISO 9562.

Contact us for more information about our Organic Cotton Chemical Residue Testing Service.