Document Code No.

JEC301
Enactment February 26, 1998
Enactment of Unified Version April 1, 2012
Revision April 1, 2022
Person Responsible for Enactment & Revision Product Certification Director
Authorizer Managing Director

THE CERTIFICATION STANDARDS

OF
SEK MARK TEXTILE PRODUCTS

Japan Textile Evaluation Technology Council

Product Certification Department

 THE CERTIFICATION STANDARDS OF SEK MARK TEXTILE PRODUCTS (JEC301)

CHAPTER ONE: General Provisions

1. Scope of Application
1.1 Application of Mark
The criterion for certification is applied to certify textile products with functional finishings as indicated in
Table 1-1.
Table 1-1 Applicable functional finishings
Photocatalyst
Antibacterial Antimicrobial Antifungal Deodorant
antibacterial
finishing finishing finishing finishing
finishing
Photocatalyst Soil-resistant UV Ray-Shield
Antiviral finishing ―
deodorant finishing finishing finishing
1.2 Sales
SEK Mark textile products can be sold only in Japan and countries and regions indicated in Table 1-2-1
where the SEK Mark is registered.
However, SEK Mark textile products that can be sold outside Japan are only those indicated in Table 1-2-2.
Table 1-2 -1 Countries and regions where SEK Mark textile products can be sold
China Taiwan Hong Kong Indonesia
(24 kinds, 25 kinds, 42kinds) (24kinds, 25 kinds) (24kinds, 25 kinds) (24kinds, 25 kinds)
Singapore Malaysia Thailand Vietnam
(24kinds, 25 kinds) (24kinds, 25 kinds) (24kinds, 25 kinds） (24kinds, 25 kinds)
Turkey India Russia Korea
(24kinds, 25 kinds) (24kinds, 25kinds) (24kinds, 25kinds) (24kinds, 25kinds, 42kinds)
*You must solve the trouble in the SEK Mark occurs by a self-responsibility when you sell products in Korea
because SEK Mark registration in Korea is some registration of 24 kinnds and 25 kinds.
Table 1-2 -2 SEK Mark textile products that can be sold
Antibacterial Antimicrobial Antimicrobial Photocatalyst Antifungal finishing
finishing finishing (general finishing (specific antibacterial
applications) applications) finishing
Antiviral Soil-resistant Deodorant UV Ray-Shield ―
finishing finishing finishing finishing
For sales outside Japan, obey the laws of each country and refer to Guideline for Overseas Sales of SEK
Mark Textile Products. And for Overseas Sales of Soil-resistant finishing and Deodorant finishing, Cross Mark
can be use. Antimicrobial finishing (specific applications) shall be limited to textile products for use at medical
institutions and care facilities, the products cannot be sold on the market.
It should be noted that SEK Mark textile products are allowed to be produced inside and outside Japan
(including OEM production).
1.3 Qualification of Applicants
The Applicants shall be business operators that manufactures and/or sells textile products, and has the
following qualifications.
□ The corporation with corporate status in Japan.
□ The foreign corporation to apply thorough a member company of JTETC (Japanese corporation or foreign
corporation) as an agent.
□ The foreign corporation which the secretariat has a direct interview etc. and judged not to need through the
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 application agent.
The foreign corporation that can become applicant shall be in the countries indicated in Table 1-2-1, and SEK
mark which can be applied shall be those indicated in Table 1-2-2.
In addition, the applicant shall comply with the current certification system, such as the certification
standards.

2. Objectives of Certification System

The objectives of the certification system are to provide appropriate labeling, evaluation criteria and SEK
Mark textile products based on other certification standards for improving the living environment of consumers.

3. Terms & Definition

The terms used in the certification standards are defined as follows:
 SEK Mark textile products: SEK labeled products that have a functional finishing and have been certified by
JTETC.
 Functional finishings: Generic names for antibacterial finishing, antimicrobial finishing, photocatalytic
antibacterial finishing, antifungal finishing, antiviral finishing, deodorant finishing, photocatalyst deodorant
finishing, soil-resistant finishing and UV Ray-Shielded finishing.
 Functionality: Generic names for antibacterial property (antibacterial finishing, antimicrobial finishing),
photocatalytic antibacterial property, antifungal property, antivital property, deodorant property, photocatalyst
deodorant property, soil resistance and UV Ray-Shielding.
 Antibacterial finishing: Among antibacterial finishings that inhibit the growth of specific types of bacteria on
textiles and exhibit deodorizing effects, those that pass certification standards
 Antimicrobial finishing: Among antimicrobial finishings that inhibit the growth of bacteria on textiles, those
that pass certification standards
 Photocatalyst antibacterial finishing: Among photocatalyst antibacterial finishings that inhibit the growth of
bacteria on textiles by photocatalytic effects, those that pass certification standards
 Antifungal finishing: Among antifungal finishings that inhibit the growth of specific types of fungi on
textiles, those that pass certification standards
 Deodorant finishing: Among deodorant finishings that reduce unpleasant odor after the fibers have come into
contact with odorous components, those that pass certification standards
 Photocatalyst deodorant finishing: Among photocatalyst deodorant finishings that reduce unpleasant odor
with photocatalyst effects as the fibers come into contact with odorous components, those that pass
certification standards
 Soil-resistant finishing: Among soil-resistance finishings for difficult soil adherence to textiles and/or easy
soil release, those that pass certification standards
 Antiviral finishing: Among antiviral finishings that reduce the number of specific viruses on textiles, those
that pass certification standards
 UV Rey-Shield finishing: Among the processing of textile products that are UV Ray-shielding, those that
pass the certification standards.
 Main components & subcomponents: Among processing agents, components that express functional effects
are called “main components” and the components (solvents, dispersing agents, etc.) that are auxiliarily used
for processing textiles with main components are “subcomponents”
 Composite components: Multiple main components that exist in the processing agent
 Appendix terms: Terms that express complementing functional processing
 Products partially using functional materials: Products partially using functional materials refer to products
on which functional effects are observed as functional finished materials which are used on parts of the
product. The parts that have a functional finishing are called functional parts.
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 Processing concentration: Processing concentration refers to the weight ratio of the processing agent deposit
to the weight of the processed product, and is expressed in “% owf”. In the same application (certification
number), the case in which the processing concentration is the highest is called “highest finishing
concentration”, and the lowest concentration is called “lowest finishing concentration”. However for
convenience, here it refers to a state after it has been picked up before drying, and is expressed by the
following equation.
 Processing concentration (% owf) = processing agent prepared concentration (% ows)×pickup rate (%)/100
 Certification conditions: Certification conditions refer to the certified number of washings, whether or not
skin patch tests are conducted, highest processing concentration and lowest processing concentration. In
addition, the certified range of antifungal activity value for antifungal finishing, the classification of odorous
components in deodorant and photocatalyst deodorant finishings, the soil-resistant test items conducted for
soil-resistant finishing, optional fungi tested for antimicrobial finishing and viruses tested for antiviral
finishing. In case the processing agent has to be changed, the certification conditions can be changed by
submitting the Application Form for Changes in Certification Conditions, Etc. provided in Section 14.3.

4. Enactment & Revision

The enactment and revision of certification standards are undertaken by the Director of Product
Certification, confirmed by the Committee for Certification Standards and Test Methods, and approved by the
JTETC Managing Director.

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 CHAPTER 2: SEK Mark Labeling Procedure & Applicable Products

5. SEK Mark Labeling Procedure

5.1 Display Items & Order
The SEK Mark will display the following items in the indicated order; all the items are enclosed with an
outer frame. (Nothing else may be described in the outer frame.)
If the Mark has a warning display, it should be as large as possible so that consumers can easily read it.
Due to unavoidable circumstances such as display space, the order may be changed upon approval from the
JTETC Secretariat. If the applicant displays Soil-resistant finished product mark and the UV Rey-shielded
finished product mark certified under the certification conditions that do not require the Skin Patch Test on
the same product as other marks that require the Skin Patch Test, it is necessary to make a Multi-application.
 SEK Mark: The SEK Mark and colors indicated in Figure 5-1 are used. {Due to unavoidable circumstances,
monochrome may be used. In the case of antimicrobial finishing, the label must state: Antimicrobial
Finishing (General Applications) or Antimicrobial Finishing (Specific Applications)}.
 Name of Functional Finishing: As a general rule, an appropriate logo is integrated into the SEK Mark
provided by JTETC.
 Appendix terms: Described as in Table 5-1.
 Finished Parts: In the case of products partially using functional materials, the finished parts are described
following the appendix terms. (If the label size is limited, it may be described in a proximal section.)
 The number of washings for tests: In accordance with the provisions of Section 16.1, if the test is carried
out beyond the maximum number of washings of laundry specified in Appended Table 1 and use the obtained
certification number, the number of washings can be stated under the attached term, if there is a processed
portion, it can be listed below it.
 Odor Category & Odorous Components: Deodorant finishing has the odor category described, and the
photocatalyst deodorant finishing has odorous components described.
 Certification Number: As described on the certificate.
 Certifier: Japan Textile Evaluation Technology Council (JTETC)
 Company Name and/or Trademark: The trademark is the house brand of the certification applying company.
And if necessary, the certification applying company may display the
management number of the SEK mark beside the Company Name and/or
Trademark. (The number should be alphanumeric, etc., and should be
written in small letters with ( ) beside the Company Name and
Trademark. The certification applying company must obtain the approval
from the secretariat before displaying the number.)
When the certification applying company displays the SEK mark in the catalog and pamphlet, website, or the
like, it may display only the SEK mark and the Name of Functional Finishing. However, when the
certification applying company displayed the SEK mark is displayed on catalogs and pamphlets, websites,
and the like, it is necessary to display the SEK mark on textile products in order to aroid conflict with Act
provisions Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representation (prohibition of misieading advertising
display).

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 DIC66 (Blue) DIC121 (Orange) DIC156 (Red) DIC189 (Purple) DIC126 (Yellow) DIC172 (Green)

Antibacterial Finished Antimicrobial Finished Antimicrobial Finished Photocatalyst antibacterial Antiviral Finished Antifungal Finished
Product Product Product Finished Product Product Product
DIC641ｐ (Navy) DIC189 (Purple) [For overseas & Japan] [For overseas & Japan] DIC189 (Purple)
DIC179 (Blue)
DIC65ｐ (Green) DIC65ｐ (Green) DIC27(Pink) DIC221(Navy blue) DIC126 (Yellow)

Photocatalyst Deodorant Deodorant Finished Deodorant Finished Soil-Resistant Finished Soil-Resistant Finished UV Ray-Shielding
Finished Product Product Product Product Product Finished Product
Product
Figure 5-1 SEK Mark & color description

Table 5-1 Appendix terms

Type of Mark Appendix Term
Antibacterial finishing (Inhibits the growth of specific types of bacteria on textiles.)
Antimicrobial finishing (general applications) (Inhibits the growth of bacteria on textiles.)
Antimicrobial finishing (specific applications) (Inhibits the growth of bacteria on textiles.)
Photocatalyst antibacterial finishing (Inhibits the growth of bacteria on textiles by photocatalyst effects.)
Antifungal finishing (Inhibits the growth of specific types of fungi on textiles.)
(Reduces unpleasant odor after the fibers have come into contact with odorous
Deodorant finishing
components.)
(Reduces unpleasant odor with photocatalyst effects after the fibers come into
Photocatalyst deodorant finishing
contact with odorous components.)
(For difficult soil adherence to textiles and easy soil release.) (Details
Soil-resistant finishing
separately provided in Section 23.2.)
Antiviral finishing (Reduces the number of specific viruses on textiles.)
(Textile products have an ultraviolet shielding effect (shielding rate of 98% or
UV Ray-Shield finishing more).)
(Details are specified separately in Section 25.4.)

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 5.2 Caution Description for Antifungal Finishing
The Antifungal Finishing Mark has the following caution note near the Mark in order to avoid conflicts with
misleading interpretation of the Law for Ensuring the Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Drugs and Medical Devices
(Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act) and Act Against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading
Representations (Premiums and Representations Act), as well as to avoid misleading consumers. ●: Required and
○: Recommended.
● Caution
● This product has no effect in the treatment or prevention of sicknesses.
● Antifungal test is conducted with ○ fungus and △ fungus.
● Antifungal finishing does not kill fungus.
● Fungus can also grow on antifungal finished products if left in a state of high temperature and high
humidity.
○ The antifungal property was not confirmed for fungi other than those tested.
○ Because sweat, soil, soap scum, etc. can cause fungus, washing and rinsing should be carried out
thoroughly.
○ Avoid using chlorine bleach for maintaining performance.
5.3 Caution Display for Soil-Resistant Finishing & Antiviral Finishing & UV Ray-Shield Finishing
Provided in Section 23.4, Section 24.4 and Section25.6 respectively.
5.4 Example of SEK Mark Labeling
Figure 5-3 Labeling Example of Antiviral Finishing and Caution Display

CAUTION

●This antiviral finished

product is not intended
for the treatment or
prevention of sicknesses.
●Antiviral test is conducted
with virus strains ATCC
Antiviral Finished VR-1679(with envelope)
Product and ATCC TR-782
(Reduces the number of specific
(without envelope) that
viruses on textiles)
have been left for two
Reference standard: hours at 25℃.
ISO 18184 (Test virus is only described.)
№○○○○○○ ●This antiviral finished
Certified by JTETC products does not inhibit
(Japan Textile Evaluation Technology Council)
the function of virus.
Company Name and/or Trademark

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6. SEK Mark Applicable Products
6.1 Certification Conditions & Applicable Products
Among the products indicated in Table 1 List of SEK Mark Applicable Textile Products at the end of this
publication, certification can be made for products under the certification conditions (certified number of
washings, whether or not skin patch test has to be conducted, etc. In antifungal finishing, the range of certified
fungus activity value, etc.). In the case the product is not included in the list, inquire the JTETC Secretariat.
However, if the material or product differs from the functional finishing sample submittted at the time of
certification application, the effects of the functional finishing shall be confirmed and managed on a daily basis
under the responsibility of the manufacturer.
6.2 Exclusion of products for infants and products that are feared to have an effect on the respiratory system and
eyes
Products for infants less than 24 months after birth and masks/eye masks etc. of which the function-
finished portion or the finishing agent comes into direct contact with the lips or nostrils or eyes are excluded.
Therefore, in principle, single-sheet masks/eye masks etc. are not included.
6.3 Exclusion of products coming under the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act
Medical equipment coming under the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act are excluded.
6.4 Partial Usage
In case the product can be observed to have effects with the functional finishing used on a portion of the
product, partial usage is approved. However, this shall be limited to cases in which the function-finished portion
covers half or more of the entire product and used where the functional portion is required, and the SEK Mark
shall clearly indicate the function-finished portion (function-finished part). (Refer to Section 5.1.)
However, in deodorant finishing and photocatalytic deodorant finishing, even if it is used on
function-finished portions, it shall be at least roughly half or greater on the entire product. Partial usage is not
allowed for Antimicrobial Finishing (Specific Applications).
Applicable products are indicated in Table 2 List of Partial Usage Products at the end of this publication.
For products not listed in the table, contact the JTETC Secretariat.
6.5 Application Limitation for Antimicrobial Finishing (Specific Applications)
Antimicrobial finishing (specific applications) shall be limited to textile products for use at medical
institutions and care facilities, as well as to businesses that administrative agencies acknowledge as necessary.
However, the products cannot be sold on the market.
6.6 Exclusion of packaging materials and cooking utensils that come into direct contact with food
Packaging materials and cooking utensils that come into direct contact with food are not included in the
applicable products.

7. Description Procedure for Bacterial Strain (Fungus Species) and Virus Name
The bacterial strain (fungus species) or virus name cannot be indicated on the SEK Mark. (Refer to
Section 5.1)
The bacterial strain (fungus species) may be described in pamphlets, manuals, etc., but only the test
bacterial strain (fungus) at the time of certification application is applied, and the style of description is based
on “Inhibiting the growth (development) of bacteria (fungus) on textiles. Test bacteria strain: ○○○ bacteria
(fungus)”.
However, the virus name cannot be described whatsoever in pamphlets and instructions.

8. Rules to Comply With for Labeling and Explanation

8.1 Labeling of the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act such as healing effects and avoidance of misleading
representation of Premiums and Representations Act
Since SEK Mark textile products appeal only the functional effects on textiles, misleading expressions are
strictly prohibited, such as manifestation or implication of use for the healing or prevention of human diseases
or influence on the structural functions of the body, or secondary inhibitory effects on allergies to such as
viruses and pollen.

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8.2 Submission of Samples for Antifungal & Antiviral Finishing Marks
When the SEK Mark, antifungal effects or antiviral effects are labeled on the package, tags or pamphlets
of products having the antifungal or antiviral finishing mark, a sample shall be submitted to the JTETC
Secretariat before it is approved for marketing.

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 CHAPTER 3: Safety

9. Banned Chemical Substances

9.1 Regulations by Chemical Substances Control Act
The processing agents used for functional finishing shall not use Class I and II Specified Chemical
Substances and Chemical Substances Subject to Monitoring noted in the Act on the Evaluation of Chemical
Substances and Regulation of Their Manufacture, Etc. (Chemical Substances Control Act).
Moreover, chemical substances that are not registered in the Chemical Substances Control Act shall not be used.
9.2 Handling of Priority Assessment Chemical Substances
Among the priority assessment chemical substances of the Chemical Substances Control Act, those that
were changed from former Second and Third Chemical Substances for Monitoring (serial numbers 1 to 87) as
of April 1 2011 shall not be continuously used until the country’s risk assessment is completed. In addition, it
shall be noted that priority assessment chemical substances are banned for use from the time it has been
designated as a chemical substance for monitoring.
9.3 Banned Chemical Substances Designated by JTETC
In addition to the chemical substances listed above, banned chemical substances may be included taking
into consideration examples in reports on the influence on health, such as endocrine disrupting chemicals
(environmental hormone), dioxins, allergic contact dermatitis, reproductive toxicity, immunotoxicity and
neurological toxicity.

10. Compliance of Laws

In the production and processing of SEK Mark textile products, the following laws must be complied
with, taking into consideration product safety, occupational safety and environmental impact.
 Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act
 Atomic Energy Basic Act
 Act on Control of Household Products Containing Harmful Substances
 Industrial Safety and Health Act
 The Act on Confirmation, Etc. of Release Amounts of Specific Chemical Substances in the Environment
and Promotion of Improvements to the Management Thereof (PRTR Act)

11. Safety Tests for Finishing Agents

11.1 Submission of Safety Data
Safety data on the processing agents or principal components for all items listed in Table 11-1 shall be
submitted by applicants for certification.
However, when submitting the safety data of the processing agent containing the biocide such as
preservervatives and fungicides as the main component, the safety data of biocide of the sub-ingredient must
also be submitted. Safety data may be in English, but a Japanese translation (it is possible even with a
translation of selected passages) must be attached.
However, dyes, pigments, and titanium oxide without photocatalytic effect are not considered as
processing agents in the UV Ray-shield finishing. Therefore, it is not necessary to submit safety data.
And, in regard to polymer compounds that meet any of the following requirements, among the test items
listed in Table 11-1, the submission of safety data can be omitted for skin irritation tests and skin sensitization
tests.
□ Data confirming polymers of low concern based on the Chemical Substances Control Law (Submission of
confirmed evidence required)
□ “Substances Not Requiring Notification” based on the Joint Notification No. 3 of three ministries
(Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare; Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Ministry of the
Environment)
□ Substances that have an average molecular weight of 10,000 or more; contain less than 1% of components
having a molecular weight of less than 1,000; include no metals other than sodium, magnesium, potassium,

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 and calcium; and do not contain arsenic or selenium.
11.2 Determination of Safety by Certification Judgment Committee
There might be cases in which the judgement shall be made with reference to test results different from
those disclosed for the same item, official compendium, literature, etc.
11.3 Registered Finishing Agents
Finishing agents approved by the Certification Judgment Committee and used for SEK Mark textile
products that were certified in and after 2010 are referred to as “existent finishing agents”, and as a general rule,
the submission of safety data is not required. However, if the “existent finishing agents” are not certified
finishing agents, and if the needs arise due to the revision of laws, etc., the Certification Judgment Committee
shall deliberate again on safety.
In case that subcomponents of the existent finishing agents become difficult to obtain due to earthquakes
or the like, their equivalents can be changed as substitutes. However, justifiable reasons and certificates shall be
submitted to the JTETC Secretariat, and the Certification Judgment Committee shall determine the validity.
However, even if it is the “existent finishing agents”, the applicant for certification must confirm to the
finishing agent manufactuer all of compornents of the finishing agents and their safety.
11.4 Safety Tests of Finishing Agents Consisting of Multiple Main Component (Multiple Components)
As a general rule, safety tests shall be conducted for multiple components. If the Skin Patch Test of
textile products processed at the same or greater than the highest finishing concentration of the multiple
components have passed the evaluation criteria, or if it is judged that the possibility is low for chemicl
changes to occur or the toxicity to rise when the main components are mixed together, safety tests for each main
component can also be conducted. In this case, the evidence of judgment shall be submitted. The judgment
procedure is based on the results of studies such as literature on chemical structure, biological tests and cases on
humans.
11.5 Handling of Dilution Tests
The tests can be conducted with a concentration that is 2 times or greater than the highest finishing
concentration by diluting the finishing agent or main component to a substance that does not affect safety. In the
case the main component is diluted, the concentration of the main component shall be 2 times or greater than
the highest finishing concentration.
11.6 Safety Tests of Chemical Modifed Fibers
In case chemical changes are made by methods such as imparting a functional group directly to the textile
product, the textile product is consider as the finishing agent, and the test shall be conducted either in a form in
which the test is conductable by methods such as freezing and crushing, or by extracting a suitable solvent.
11.7 Citation of Safety Data of Official Compendium & Literature
Safety data on main components of the finishing agent may be cited from an official compendium,
literature in specialized magazines and data equivalent to the safety tests listed in Table 11-1. However, it shall
be clear that a test is conducted at least according to each test item listed in Table 11-1 and by one of the listed
test methods, and passes the criterion for certification.
11.8 Safety Testing Agencies
Safety testing agencies are Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) accredited bodies or institutions that
correspond to them (Refer to Appendix 1), but the tests may not be a GLP test.

12. Safety Tests for Products (Skin Patch Tests)

12.1 Submission of Skin Patch Test Results
In regard to products that require a skin patch test in Table 1 SEK Mark Applicable Textile Products
attached at the end of this publication, skin patch tests have to be conducted with the finished product, fabric or
material. However, the test is not required for soil-resistant finishing (Provisions in Section 23.3) and UV
Ray-shield finishing (Provisions in Section 25.5) that uses no finishing agents.
In a case that after certification has been obtained and additional application for another category is made
for a product, fabric or material that is exactly the same at the time of application, the skin patch test report that
was used for the previous application can be substituted, if it is within 5 years from the previous application.

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12.2 Concentration for Skin Patch Tests
Product, fabric or material with which the skin patch test is to be conducted are those that have been
finished with a concentration this is the same or greater than the highest finishing concentration.

12.3 Test Methods & Evaluation Criterion of Skin Patch Tests

The methods of skin patch tests and evaluation criterion are shown in Table 12-3, and testing agencies are
given in Appendix Table 2.

Table 11-1 Safety test methods for finishing agents and evaluation criterion
Test Item Test Method Evaluation Criterion
□Revised drug toxicity test method
□OECD/TG401 (Only data before Dec. 2012 is effective)
Acute oral toxicity test □OECD/TG420（Fixed dose method） LD50≧2,000ｍｇ/ｋｇ
□OECD/TG423（Toxicity grade method）
□OECD/TG425（Up-and-down method）
□Method according to notice under the provisions of the
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Mutagenicity test
□Test method according to new chemical substances, etc.
[Reverse mutation test] Negative
of Chemical Substances Control Law
(Ames test)
□OECD/TG471
（Pre-incubation method, or plate method）
□ASTM F719-81
PII value＊1＜2.0
Skin irritation test □OECD/TG404
In vitro⇒non irritant
□OECD/TG439（Reproduced human skin RhE test）
□Test method for biological safety test method’s Guidance
of medical devices
(GPMT method, A&P method, LLNA method) Negative
□OECD/TG406 （Negative rate = 0）
（Maximization method or Buehler method,
non-adjuvant）
Skin sensitization test
□OECD/TG429（LLNA/RI method）
□OECD/TG442A（LLNA/DA method） Negative
□OECD/TG442B（LLNA/Brdu-ELISA method）
□OECD/TG442C（DPRA）
All 3 tests on the left
□OECD/TG442D（ARE-Nrf2 luciferase test）
are negative
□OECD/TG442E（H-CLAT）
*1: PII value: Calculated in correspondence with ISO 10993-10, Section 6.3 Animal irritation test

Table 12-3 Testing procedure and evaluation criterion for skin patch test
Testing Procedure Evaluation Criterion
Occlusion method (20 or more people, patched for Safe product of Japanese standard (Refer to Appendix
48 hours) Tables 3 & 4.)
Semi-open method (replica method, 20 people, Negative or quasi-negative
patched for 24 hours)

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Appendix Table 1 (Reference) Testing agencies having a normative level complying with Chemical Substances
Control Act and corresponding to Good Laboratory Practice (GPL)
Testing Agency Address Tel Fax
Life Science Research 1-1 Nishi Hommachi 3-chome,
06-6531-1881 06-6533-1776
Corporation Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0005, Japan
52-1 Motoyoyogi-cho, Shibuya-ku,
Japan Food Research Laboratories 03-3469-7131 03-3469-7009
Tokyo 151-0062, Japan
104 Fukujyu-cho Majima 6-chome,
Nihon Bioresearch Inc. 058-392-6222 058-392-2431
Hashima, Gifu 501-6251, Japan
Chemical Evaluation & Research 1-4-25 Kouraku,Bunkyo-ku,Tokyo
03-5804-6134 03-5804-6140
Institute, Japan 112-0004, Japan
Drug Safety Testing Center Co., 25-1 Kuroiwa, Yoshimi-machi,
0493-54-3239 0493-54-5274
Ltd. Hiki-gun, Saitama 355-0166, Japan
1361-1 Matoba, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
BML, Inc. 049-232-3434 049-232-8445
350-1101, Japan
Shin Nippon Biomedical 2438 Miyanoura, Yoshida-cho,
099-294-2600 099-294-3619
Laboratories, Ltd. Kagoshima 891-1394, Japan
36-7 Oyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
BoZo Research Center Inc. 03-5453-8101 03-5453-8109
151-0065, Japan
582-2 Shioshinden, Iwata-shi,
BioSafety Research Center Inc. 0538-58-1266 0538-58-2961
Shizuoka 437-1213, Japan

Appendix Table 2 (Reference) Testing agencies conducting skin patch tests

Testing Agency Address Tel Fax

Life Science Research 1-1 Nishi Hommachi 3-chome.

Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0005, Japan 06-6531-1881 06-6533-1776
Corporation
Occlusion 4-32 Minami-Morimachi 1-chome,
Face Survey Corporation Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0054, Japan 06-6362-6813 06-6364-8180
method
Maruishi Labo 11-6 Nakatsu 1-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka
530-0071, Japan 06-6372-0014 06-6372-0024
Corporation
60 Nishi-Sichijyo Minami-Nishi-
Semi-open Japanese Society for
No-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 075-312-5575 075-314-7735
method Cutaneous Health
600-8877, Japan

Appendix Table 3 Judgment criterion for patch test Appendix Table 4 Classification by skin irritation
(Occlusion method) index of cosmetics (Occlusion method)
Japanese
Mark Reaction
Standard
－ 0.0 No reaction Skin Irritation Classification in
± 0.5 Slight erythema Index 1995
＋ 1.0 Obvious erythema 5.0 or lower Safe
＋＋ 2.0 Erythema + edema, papules 5.0～15.0 Allowable
＋＋＋ 3.0 Erythema + edema, papules + 15.0～30.0 Improvement needed
vesicles 30.0～60.0 30.0 or higher
＋＋＋＋ 4.0 Large blisters 60.0 or higher dangerous

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 CHAPTER 4: Day-to-Day Quality Control

13. Day-to-Day Quality Control

13.1 Procedure
The applicant shall apply and maintain the procedure of day-to-day quality control.
13.2 Quality Control Items
Day-to-day quality control shall implement the following:
 Management of extraction standard lot (Mandatory)
 Management of processing agent input (Mandatory, record required) (Highest finishing concentration/lowest
finishing concentration, management cycle and test site)
 Management of deposited amount of finishing agent’s components (Optional) (Highest finishing
concentration/lowest finishing concentration, management cycle and test site)
 Functionality tests (Optional) (For qualitative or quantitative test, management cycle and test site)
 Surveillance functionality tests (Mandatory) (The tests shall be conducted using specific methods at
designated testing agencies during every designated period, and the results shall be submitted. The
functionality test items are separately specified by the JTETC Secretariat.)
 Management of the input blend ratio of fibers and yarns (Mandatory for the functionality finishing of fibers
and yarns) (highest finishing blend ratio and lowest finishing blend ratio)
 Management of rejects (Mandatory) (The SEK Mark is not granted to rejects.)
 Traceability (Mandatory) (Product number, finishing date, finishing plant, finishing lot number, finishing
amount, finishing agents, finishing methods, recipe, shipment history, etc. are recorded, so that it can be
traced back from the SEK Mark textile product.)
13.3 Sampling Procedure for Functionality Tests
 Finished products with the lowest finishing concentration shall be selected from the range of finishing
concentrations that have been applied.
 The samples shall be taken randomly from finished products representing products that have been applied.
 In order for the sample to be randomly taken for reporting the state of day-to-day quality control
(Surveillance), the samples taken from all lots at least for the past one year shall always be stored.
13.4 Overseas Production
In case of overseas production, a production management flow chart shall be submitted.
13.5 Storage of Quality Control Records
Records on quality control shall be stored for at least three years.
13.6 Report on Day-to-Day Quality Control (Surveillance)
The state of day-to-day quality control shall be reported to the JTETC Secretariat at least once a year with
the Quality Control Status Report.
The same sample as the one on which the functionality test was conducted (5 cm by 5 cm) shall be
attached to the report.

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 CHAPTER 5: Certification Procedure

14. Certification Procedure

14.1 Certification Unit
The certification of products is undertaken by receiving an application for each processing agent, and a
certification number is given for each processing agent.
14.2 Certification Application Documents
The applicant shall submit the application documents shown in Table 14-2 for each processing agent in
Japanese. The details of certification procedure are provided in JEC302 Product Certification Procedure
Provisions. If the appicant applies for multiple SEK marks for the same product, the applicant can apply in the
same application form except for the functional test data. (Multi-application)
Table 14-2 Application documents
Identification Application Form Attachment of Sample
JEC441 Form No. 1 Certification application
JEC442 Appendix No. 1 Finishing agent analysis table＊1 SDS (latest version)
JEC443 Appendix No. 2 Safety test data＊2 Safety test data report
Skin patch test report (In principle, within one year
JEC443-2 Appendix No. 2② Product safety test data from the date of issue.)
Test certificate (In principle, within one year from the
JEC444(x) Appendix No. 3 Functionality＊3 test data date of issue. Test certificate of antibacterial and
antimicrobial have JNLA Mark＊４)
Day-to-day quality control Overseas production quality control flow chart
JEC445 Appendix No. 4 procedure (Overseas production is attached.)
JEC422 Consent form for certification (Unnecessary in case Certification Agreement
application, etc. (JEC421) is already concluded.)
*1, 2: Submission of existent finishing agents is not required for finishing agent analysis table and safety test
data.
*3: Functionality = antibacterial property/JEC444 (S), antibacterial property [photocatalyst]/JEC444 (V),
antifungal property/JEC444 (F), Deodorant property/JEC444 (D) 1/2, photocatalyst deodorant
property/JEC444 (VD), soil resistance property/JEC444 (B), antiviral property/JEC444 (U),
UV Ray-shielding property/JEC444 (UV)
*4: The test certificates of overseas testing agencies are also acceptable if they have the MRA Mark. Certificate.
14.3 Application documents for changes in certification conditions
In case the certification conditions change for existing certifications, the necessary documents shall be
submitted in accordance with Table 14-3.

Table 14-3 Application documents for changes in certification conditions, etc. (The necessary documents to be
attached are the same as Table 14-1.)
Documents to be Changes in
submitted Certification Finishing Product Day-to-Day
Agent Safety Functionality
Conditions Analysis Test Data Safety Test Data Quality Control
Application Test Data Procedure
Change contents Form Table
Changes in no. of washings
(increase) ○ ○
Addition of skin patch test ○ ○
Changes in lowest finishing
○ ○ ○
concentration（↓）
Changes in highest finishing
concentratio（↑） ○ ○ ○
Change of antifungal
evaluation criteria ○ ○
Change of UV Ray-shielding ○ ○
evaluation criteria
Odor classification ○ ○
Soil resistance test items ○ ○
Addition of optional bacteria ○ ○
for antimicrobial tests
Addition of test viruses ○ ○
Changes in day-to-day
management methods ○ ○
Revision of safety data ○ ○ ○
Changes in finishing agents ⇒New application
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 CHAPTER 6: Functionality Tests (Common)

15. Testing Agencies

Functionality tests for SEK Mark textile products shall be conducted at the designated testing agencies
indicated in Table 15-1.

Table 15-1 Designated testing agencies for functionality tests

UV Ray-shielding
Soil Resistance
Photocatalyst
Photocatalyst
Antibacterial

Antibacterial
Antifungal

Deodorant

Deodorant

Antiviral
Designated Testing
Designated Testing Location
Agency

Kaken Test Center Overseas Standards Testing Laboratory

〇 〇 〇 ― ― 〇 〇 ―
(Osaka, Japan)
Overseas Standards Testing Laboratory
― ― ― 〇 〇 ― ― 〇
(Kobe, Japan)
Shanghai Kakon Inspection & Testing
〇 ― ― ― ― ― ― ―
Services Co., Ltd
Osaka Functional Textile Testing Center 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
Boken Quality Shanghai Puxi Office & Laboratory
Evaluation Institute Name in China: Shanghai Aili Boken Quality 〇 ― ― 〇 ― 〇 ― 〇
Evaluation Co., Ltd.
Kobe Testing Center 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 ― 〇 ―
Fukui Testing Center ― ― ― ― ― 〇 ― 〇
Japan Textile Products
Osaka Testing Center ― ― ― ― ― ― ― 〇
Quality & Technology
Center
Shanghai Multifunctional Testing Center 〇 ― ― 〇 ― ― ― 〇

Life and Health Business HQ ―

〇 ― 〇 〇 〇 ― 〇
Biochemical Laboratory
Tokyo Laboratory (Kuramae Lab.) ― ― ― ― ― ― ― 〇
Nissenken Quality
Evaluation Center Westen Japan Laboratory (Osaka Lab.) ― ― ― 〇 〇 〇 ― ―
Westen Japan Laboratory (Kyoto Lab.) ― ― ― ― ― ― ― 〇
Shanghai Laboratory 〇 ― ― ― ― ― ― 〇
The Japan Cotton & Tokyo Testing Center 〇 ― 〇 ― ― ― ― 〇
Staple Fiber Fabric
Inspecting Institute Osaka Testing Center ― ― ― 〇 ― 〇 ― ―
Foundation
Unitika Garments
Technology & Research Research Laboratory 〇 ― ― 〇 〇 ― ― 〇
Laboratories Ltd.
Daiwa Chemical
Industries Co., Ltd. Osaka Laboratory 〇 ― ― ― ― ― ― ―
Evaluation Technical
Center Tokyo Laboratory ― ― ― ― ― ― 〇 ―
KE'KEN Textile Testing Kansai Inspection Office 〇 ― ― ― ― 〇 ― ―
& Certification Center
Chubu Inspection Office ― ― ― 〇 〇 ― ― 〇
Japan Foundation of
Osaka Testing Center ― ― ― ― ― 〇 ― ―
Textile Testing

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16. Test Samples
16.1 Number of Washings and Finishing Concentration
The test sample shall be washed more than the highest number of washings in the range of certification
conditions to be applied for, and a sample of the lowest finishing concentration or not more than the lowest
finising concentration shall be prepared.
However, the test sample subjected to high temperature accelerated washing with Antimicrobial funishing
(specific application) can be used as a test sample having the same number of washing times or less for
standard washing of other SEK Marks.
Refer to the number of washings in Table 1 List of SEK Mark applicable textile products at the end of this
publication. However, if the tests shall be conducted beyond the highest number of washings in Table 1 List and
passed the application for change of certification application or certification condition etc., another certification
number will be given in addition to the normal certification number. When using the certification number
obtained by testing beyond the maximum number of washings for the SEK Mark, it can be displayed in the
SEK Mark as specitied in Section 5.1. In this case, even in the surveillance, the test must be conducted with the
largest number of washings with a production record and the test results must be submitted.
(Tests shall be conducted on both an unwashed sample and a sample with the highest number of washings.
In case the number of washings is changed when changes in certification conditions are applied, or in the case
of comprehensive surveillance or regular surveillance, tests may be conducted only on a sample with the
highest number of washings.)
16.2 Random Sampling
The test sample shall be a representative in the range of certification conditions to be applied for, and shall
be randomly selected from a portion near the center of the finishing part of the lot of which reproducibility of
actual finishing is ensured. (In the case of fabrics, avoid fabric edge and selvedges.)
16.3 Traceability & Submission of Test Samples
The test sample shall be managed and recorded with identification so that traceability is ensured. (Refer to
Section 13.2.) The same test sample (5 cm by 5 cm) as the one on which the functionality test was conducted
shall be attached to the application documents (functionality test data).

17. Washing Methods

The washing methods shall be in accordance with JEC326 Washing Methods for SEK Mark Textile
Products. The detergent to be used shall be JAFET standard formulated detergent.

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 CHAPTER 6-1 Antibacterial Tests (Antibacterial & Antimicrobial Finishings)

18. Antibacterial Tests

18.1 Test Methods
The tests shall be conducted in accordance with Table 18-1 Antibacterial test methods.
Table 18-1 Antibacterial test methods (Test reports shall have the JNLA Mark*1.)
Functional Finishing Name Test Method Quantitative measurement

Antibacterial finishing: Blue JIS L 1902＊2（Absorption method） Plate count method

(colony method)
Antimicrobial finishing
JIS L 1902＊2（Absorption method） or
(General applications: orange) Luminescence method
Antimicrobial finishing
JIS L 1902＊2（Absorption method） (ATP method)
(Specific applications: red)
*1: The test certificates of overseas testing agencies are also acceptable if they have the MRA mark.
*2: JIS L 1902: Testing for Antibacterial Activity and Efficacy on Textile Products
18.2 Tested Bacterial Species
The tested bacterial species shall be in accordance with those indicated in Table 18-2 Tested bacterial species.
Table 18.2 Tested Bacterial Species
Bacterial Staphylococcus Klebsiella Escherichia Pseudomonas MRSA Moraxella
Species aureus pneumoniae coli aeruginosa osloensis
Functional NBRC 12732 NBRC 13277 IID 1677 ATCC
NBRC 3301 NBRC 3080
Finishing Name ATCC 6538P＊ ATCC 4352＊ ATCC 43300＊ 19976
Antibacterial finishing:
Blue ● ― ― ― ― ―
Antimicrobial finishing
(General application: ● ● 〇 〇 ― 〇
orange)
Antimicrobial finishing
(Specific application: ● ● 〇 〇 ● 〇
red)
●: Required bacteria (Species that require the submission of test data at the time of certification application)
○: Optional bacteria (Species that can be described in brochures, etc. by submitting test data)
* ATCC6538P, ATCC4352 and ATCC43300 can be used only when it is difficult for overseas testing
agencies to obtain NBRC strains.
18.3 Evaluation criterion for bacterial liquid absorption methods
The evaluation criterion for bacterial liquid absorption methods are indicated in Table 18-3.
Table 18-3 Evaluation criterion for bacterial liquid absorption methods
Function Finishing Name Evaluation Criterion Test Validity Conditions
A : Antibacterial activity value
A＝（logCｔ-logCo）-（logTｔ-logTo）≧2.2
（in case of logCo>logTo）
A＝logCｔ-logTｔ≧2.2 F（growth value）＝logCｔ - logCo
≧ 1.0 ( Plate count method)
Antibacterial finishing: Blue A ≧ 2.2 ≧0.5（Luminescence method）
Antimicrobial finishing
A ≧ F
(General application: orange)
Antimicrobial finishing
A ＞ F
(Specificl application: red)
logCo: The common logarithm of arithmetic average of the numbers of bacteria, or the amount of ATP, obtained
from three control speciments immediately after incubation
logCｔ: The common logarithm of arithmetic average of the numbers of bacteria, or the amount of ATP, obtained
from three control speciments after an 18 h to 24 h incubation
logTo: The common logarithm of arithmetic average of the numbers of bacteria, or the amount of ATP, obtained
from three antibacterial testing speciments immediately after incubation
logTｔ: The common logarithm of arithmetic average of the numbers of bacteria, or the amount of ATP, obtained
from three antibacterial testing speciments after an 18 h to 24 h incubation
* The control speciments is a cloth sold by JTETC as a standard cloth for antibacterial test (cotton),which is
treated by water-washing the attached white cloth (JIS L 0803, cotton 3-1) that described in the proviso of
JIS L 1902 3.1.
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18.4 Treatment when the test bacterial solution is difficult penetrate
In the case of a test piece in which the test bacterial solution is difficult to penetrate, a test bacterial
solution containing 0.05% of nonionic surfactgant (Tween 80) may be used in accordance with JIS L 1902
Explanation 4.10 c).
18.5 (Reference) Relation between antibacterial and deodorant effects in antibacterial finishing
Appearing in “Senshoku”, Issue No. 61, August 1988; Japan Textile Machinery Society, Dyeing and
Finishing Research Group; Japanese Association for the Functional Evaluation of Textiles (currently Japan
Textile Evaluation Technology Council), Antibacterial Finishing Committee (February, 1998)

(Odor of unfinished product –

Odor of finished product)
Difference in intensity

Antibacterial activity value (Bacteriostatic activity value)

Figure 18-5 Relation between antibacterial and deodorant effects

(Commentary on Figure 18-5)

In order to determine the relation between antibacterial and deodorization effects, five kinds of antibacterial
agents are used, and test samples are respectively made with 2-5 different finishing levels (antibacterial
performance). Antibacterial tests and odor sensory tests (six-step method) were conducted using the quantitative
test method (Absorption method) of standardized test methods (Currently JIS L 1902: Testing for Antibacterial
Activity and Efficacy on Textile Products).
The results of odor sensory tests based on the antibacterial activity value, which is used to measure
antibacterial property, and wear test are summarized in Figure 18-5. If the difference in odor intensity between
unfinished and antibacterial finished products (odor of unfinished product – odor of finished product) is greater
than 0, the antibacterial finished product has a deodorant effect. When the x value or antibacterial activity value is
calculated substituting the y value of the regression equation with 0, it becomes 2.18. As an indication of the
evaluation criterion of antibacterial textile products, it was noted that the antibacterial activity value in the unified
test methods shall be larger than 2.18. In conclusion, when valid figures are taken into consideration, it would be
appropriate that the evaluation criterion of antibacterial odor-preventing effects should have an antibacterial
activity value of 2.2 or higher.

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 CHAPTER 6-2: Photocatalyst Antibacterial Tests

19. Photocatalyst Antibacterial Tests

19.1 Test Methods
The tests shall be conducted in accordance with Table 19-1 Photocatalyst antibacterial test methods.
Table 19-1 Photocatalyst antibacterial test methods
Bacteria number
measurement
Test Method Ultraviolet Radiation Conditions Pretreatment
method after
culturing
The test may be conducted if
＊ necessary.
JIS R 1702 Wave length: 300～380 nm Pour plate culture
When testing, irradiate both
(Glass Irradiance: 0.25 mW/cm2 or less method
untreated and treated test samples
Adhesion Method) Radiation time: 8 hours (Colony method)
with 1.0 mW/cm2 for 24 hours
before autoclave sterilization.
* JIS R 1702 Fine ceramics (advanced ceramics, advanced technical ceramics) - Test method for
antibacterial activity of photocatalytic materials and efficacy
19.2 Test Bacterial Species
The tests shall be conducted in accordance with Table 19-2 Test bacterial species.
Table 19-2 Test bacterial species
Species (number) Staphylococcus aureus （NBRC 12732） Klebsiella pneumoniae （NBRC 13277）
19.3 Evaluation Criterion
The evaluation criterion is indicated on Table 19-3.
Table 19-3 Evaluation criterion
Evaluation Criterion Test Validity Conditions
FBL（ultraviolet radiation growth value）
SL（antibacterial activity value）＝MBL-ML≧2.0 and
＝MBL-MBA＞0 and
⊿S（ultraviolet irradiation effect）＊１＝（MBL-ML）－（MBD-MD）≧1.0
FBD（dark growth value）＝MBD-MBA＞0
*1: ⊿S should satisfy the evaluation criterion after the predetermined number of washings, and ⊿S before
washing shall also be shown.
L: Ultraviolet irradiance used for the tests （mW/cm2)
MBL: The average common logarithm for 3 units of bacteria count obtained from untreated test samples or
control fabric after 8 hours of light irradiation under ultraviolet irradiance condition
ML: The average common logarithm for 3 units of bacteria count obtained from photocatalyst antibacterial
treated test samples after 8 hours of light irradiation under ultraviolet irradiance condition
MBD: The average common logarithm for 3 units of bacteria count obtained from untreated test samples or
control fabric after 8 hours of light irradiation
MD: The average common logarithm for 3 units of bacteria count obtained from photocatalyst antibacterial
treated test samples after left in the dark for 8 hours
MBA: The average common logarithm for 3 units of bacteria count obtained from untreated test samples or
control fabric immediately after inoculation
* The control speciments is a cloth sold by JTETC as a standard cloth for antibacterial test (cotton),which is
treated by water-washing the attached white cloth (JIS L 0803, cotton 3-1) that described in the
proviso of JIS L 1902 3.1.
19.4 Correspondence to bacterial growth inhibitory effects on control cloth itself
When a control fabric is used, care must be taken as the test validity conditions might not be satisfied
due to the bacterial growth inhibitory effect produced on the control fabric itself by ultraviolet irradiance. In the
case of MBA < MBL < MBD, the unfinished cloth and standard cloth are expected to be releasing a bacterial

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growth inhibitory effect from the time of ultraviolet radiation, ⊿S may be calculated as MBL = MBD by
deducting this amount. In other words, it shall be ⊿S = MD-ML ≧ 1.0.

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 CHAPTER 6-3: Antifungal Tests

20. Antifungal Tests

20.1 Test Methods
The test methods are the ATP luminescence measurement methods specified in ISO 13629-1.
20.2 Test Fungus
Taking actual use into account, two or more of the four types of test fungi indicated in Table 20-2 are
selected for testing.
Table 20-2 Test fungi
Penicillium Cladosporium Trichophyton
Type of Fungi Aspergillus niger
citrinum sphaerospermum mentagrophytes
Number NBRC 105649 NBRC 6352 NBRC 6348 NBRC 32409
20.3 Evaluation Criterion
The evaluation criterion is indicated in Table 20-3.
Table 20-3 Evaluation criterion
Product Classification Evaluation Criterion Test Validity Conditions
Aa : antifungal activity value
Aa＝（logCｔ-logCo）-（logTｔ-logTo）
（in case of logCo>logTo≧logTｔ）
Aa ＝ logCｔ-logTｔ F（growth vakue）
＝logCｔ-logCo≧1.5
A＊1 Aa≧3.0

B＊2 Aa≧2.0
*1: A has a fewer number of washings, fungus grows easily on the product, and is exemplified in Appendix
Table 1 List of SEK Mark Applicable Textile Products.
*2: B is products other than those of A, and is exemplified in Appendix Table 1 List of SEK Mark Applicable
Textile Products.
logCo: The common logarithm of arithmetic average of the amount of ATP, obtained from three control
speciments immediately after incubation of test fungus
logCｔ: The common logarithm of arithmetic average of the amount of ATP, obtained from three control
speciments after 42 h incubation of test fungus
logTo: The common logarithm of arithmetic average of the amount of ATP, obtained from three antifungal
testing speciments immediately after incubation
logTｔ: The common logarithm of arithmetic average of the amount of ATP, obtained from three antifungal
testing speciments after 42 h incubation
20.4 Correspondence to Cases of Trichophyton Growth Failure
In the case of Trichophyton growth failure on the control fabric, if the following inequality formula is
satisfied, the evaluation criterion is assumed satisfied, as the growth of Trichophyton on an antifungal treated
cloth is considered to have been inhibited.
In the case of product classification A （Aa ≧ 3）: 1. 5≦ F ＜ 2 and （logTt-logTo） ≦ -1 ⇒ Aa satisfies
evaluation criterion,
In the case of product classification B （Aa ≧ 2）: 1. 5≦ F ＜ 2 and （logTt-logTo） ≦ 0 ⇒ Aa satisfies
evaluation criterion.

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 CHAPTER 6-4 Deodorant Tests

21. Deodorant Tests

21.1 Test Methods
The test methods are organoleptic examination and/or instrumental analysis test method (detector tube
method or gas chromatograph method).
An outline of organoleptic examination and instrumental analysis test method is given in Table 21-1
Organoleptic examination and instrumental analysis test method.
Table 21-1 Organoleptic examination and instrumental analysis test method
Detector Tube Method Gas Chromatograph Organoleptic
Method Examination
Odor component generation Master gas adjustment
Drops by microsyringe Drops by micropipette
method method or permeator
Test sample size*1 2
100cm or 1.0ｇ 2
50cm or 0.5ｇ 5×20 cm（100 cm2）
Pretreatment of sample 20℃、65% RH and humidity controlled for 24 or more hours or 1.0 ｇ
No. of test pieces n ＝ 3 n ＝ 1
500 ml Erlenmeyer
Container 5 L sampling bag*2 500 ml Erlenmeyer flask
flask
Gas filling amount & adjustment
3L 5μl 5μl*3
liquid drip amount
Measuring time (exposure time) 2 hours
*1: The standard of woven and knitted fabrics, nonwoven fabrics, tapes, etc. is area, and that of yarns and fibers is
weight. If the weight of a test sample of a predetermined area is less than 1 g in organoleptic examination and
detection tube tests, the test sample may be adjusted within a range so that the sample does not exceed two
times the 1 g sample weight and provisional area. If case the weight of a sample of provisional area is less than
0.5 g in the gas chromatograph method, it may be adjusted within a range so that the sample does not exceed
two times the 0.5 g sample weight or provisional area. The sample is folded so that it is smaller than the
provisional area for testing. It should be noted that weight of fiber samples is 2.4 g for organoleptic
examination and detector tube test methods and 1.2 g for the gas chromatograph method.
*2: The sampling bags to be used are those made of vinyl alcohol-based polymer film (53 μm thickness) or
polyester-based multi-layer (laminate) film (57 μm thickness).
*3: 1.0ml of the original odor gas of the hydrogen sulfide and 0.5ml of the original odor gas of the methyl
mercaptan are njected by syringe.
21.2 Odor Category and Test Odor Components
The test odor components for each odor category are indicated in Table 21-2 Odor category and odor
components. The description of the odor category on the SEK Mark may be limited to the typical odor category
(Smell of Sweat. etc.).
Table 21-2 Odor category and odor components.
Smell of Smell of Smell of Smell of Smell of Smell of
Sweat Nonenal Excretion Tobacco Garbage Ammonia
Ammonia 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
Acetic acid 〇 〇 〇 〇
Isovaleric acid 〇 〇
Nonenal 〇
Methyl mercaptan 〇 〇
Hydrogen sulfide 〇 〇 〇
Indole 〇
Acetaldehyde 〇
Pyridine 〇
Trimethylamine 〇

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 If a single odor component besides the smell of ammonia constitutes the odor category, it is possible to
apply for single odor components. However in this case, the effects other than from single odors cannot be
mentioned.
21.3 Concentrations of Test Odor Components Used for Organoleptic Test Method
The concentrations of test odor components that are used for adjustment methods for test odor
components of odor intensity 3.5 are indicated in Appendix Table 7. The concentration adjustment methods for
determining odor components are indicated in Appendix Table 8.
21.4 Concentrations of Test Odor Components Used for Instrumental Analysis Method (Initial Concentration)
The concentrations (initial concentration) of test odor components that are used for the instrumental
analysis test method are indicated in Table 21-4 Concentrations of test odor components (initial concentration).
Table 21-4 Concentrations of test odor components (initial concentration).
Detector Tube Method Gas Chromatograph Method
Test Odor Component Initial Concentration Test Odor Component Initial Concentration
Ammonia 100 ppm
Nonenal Approx. 14 ppm
Acetic acid 30 ppm*1
Methyl mercaptan 8 ppm
Indole Approx. 33 ppm
Hydrogen sulfide 4 ppm
Acetaldehyde 14 ppm
Pyridine 12 ppm Isovaleric acid Approx. 38 ppm
Trimethylamine 28 ppm
*1: Acetic acid is measured using a one-range detector tube that requires no moisture correction.

21.5 Evaluation Criterion for Deodorant Testing Method

Organoleptic examination and instrumental analysis tests are conducted for each odor component, and it
is necessary to pass both criterions.
However, in regard to the four odor components of ammonia, acetic acid, isovaleric acid and nonenal,
organoleptic examination can be omitted if the reduction of odor components in instrumental analysis tests
passes the criterion when only instruments provided in Table 21-7 are used.
21.6 Evaluation Criterion for Organoleptic Examination
The odor in the flask after the test and the odor of the test piece must be compared with the judgment
odor (odor intensity is equivalent to 2.0), and five of the six panelers have to judge that both the odor in the
flask and that of the test piece are equivalent or less than the intensity of the judgment odor.
21.7 Evaluation Criterion for Instrumental Analysis Test Method
In regard to all test odor components in each of the odor categories, the reduction in odor conponents by
detector tube and gas chromagraphic methods shall be equivalent or higher than the values shown in Table 21-7.
Table 21-7 Method of calculating reduction in odor components and reduction in odor components
Reduction in Odor Components
(%)
Method of Calculating Reduction in Odor
Test Method Odor Component Used with Only
Components
Organoleptic Instruments
Examination Used
Ammonia 70% or higher 80% or higher
Acetic acid － 70% or higher*1
Odor reduction (%) ＝ (Sb – Sm) / Sb
Methyl mercaptan 70% or higher －
Detector tube ×100
Hydrogen sulfide 70% or higher －
method Sb : Average of blank test
Acetaldehyde 70% or higher －
Sm: Average of measurement
Pyridine 70% or higher －
Trimethylamine 70% or higher －
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 Odor reduction (%) ＝ (Sb – Sm) / Sb Isovaleric acid 85% or higher 95% or higher
Gas
×100 Nonenal 75% or higher 90% or higher
chromatographic
Sb : Average of peak area of blank test Indole 70% or higher －
method
Sm: Average of peak area of test sample
*1: Acetic acid is measured using a one-range detector tube that requires no moisture correction. (If the detector
tube is used, the organoleptic examination can be omitted because the correlation between the instrumental
analysis test results and organoleptic examination results are confirmed.)

Appendix Table 7 Concentration adjustment method for test odor components of 3.5 odor intensity
500 ml Injection into
Odor Component Solvent Preparation of Original Odor Solution & Original Odor Gas
Erlenmeyer Flask
Aqueous solution 5 μl
Ammonia Water Guaranteed reagent (28%) 7.2 ml in distilled water → 100 ml
(Micropipette)
Aqueous solution 5 μl
Acetic acid Water Guaranteed reagent (99.7%) 0.5 ml in distilled water → 100 ml
(Micropipette)
Guaranteed reagent (98%) 1.0 ml in distilled water → 100 ml Aqueous solution 5 μl
Isovaleric acid Water
⇒ 0.5ml in distilled water → 100 ml (Micropipette)
Hydrogen sulfide － Standard gas (10%) 1.0ml in air 1L 1.0 ml (Syringe)
Methyl mercaptan － 0.1％ standard gas cylinder 0.50 ml (Syringe)
Guaranteed reagent (95%) 0.7 ml in ethanol → 100 ml Ethanol solution 5 μl
Nonenal Ethanol
⇒ 0.3 ml in ethanol → 100 ml (Micropipette)
Ethanol solution 5 μl
Indole Ethanol Guaranteed reagent (98%) 0.61 g in ethanol → 1000 ml
(Micropipette)
Aqueous solution 5 μl
Acetaldehyde Water Extra-pure reagent (90%) 0.6 ｇ in distilled water → 100 ml
(Micropipette)
Aqueous solution 5 μl
Pyridine Water Guaranteed reagent (100%) 0.30ml in distilled water ⇒ 100 ml
(Micropipette)
Guaranteed reagent (30%) 5 ml in distilled water → 100 ml Aqueous solution 5 μl
Trimethylamine Water
⇒ 1 ml in distilled water ⇒ 100 ml (Micropipette)

Appendix Table 8 Concentration adjustment method for determining odor components of 2.0 odor intensity
① The original odor solution and original odor gas of 3.5 odor intensity are created on the basis of Appendix
Table 7, and are diluted to the predetermined number of times for each odor component. The concentrations
of original odor solution and original odor gas are adjusted for use as judgment odor gas equivalent to 2.0.
② Dilution is to be made with a solvent in the case of solution and odorless air in the case of gas.
③ The created original odor solution or original odor gas for use as judgment odor gas is injected into a 500
ml Erlenmeyer flask.
④ The injection amount is described in Appendix Table 7, and it becomes the judgment odor gas after it is left
as it is for 120 minutes after injection (odor intensity is equivalent to 2.0).
⑤ The judgment odor gas is adjusted right before the test.
[Concentration adjustment method for judgment odor gas]

Odor Component Dilution Rate Odor Component Dilution Rate

Ammonia 1/10 Nonenal 1/20
Acetic acid 1/10 Indole 1/50
Isovaleric acid 1/20 Acetaldehyde 1/20
Hydrogen sulfide 1/5 Pyridine 1/5
Methyl mercaptan 1/30 Trimethylamine 1/5

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 CHAPTER 6-5 Photocatalyst Deodorant Tests

22. Photocatalyst Deodorant Tests

22.1 Test Methods
The test method is the instrumental analysis test method (detector tube method). The test shall be
conducted according to the procedure indicated in Appendix Table 9 Test flow chart. An outline of the test
method is given in Table 22-1 Instrumental analysis test method (detector tube method).
Table 22-1 Instrumental analysis test method (detector tube method)
Odor component
Master gas adjustment method or permeators
generation method
Test sample size*1 100 cm2 No. of test pieces n＝2
Pretreatment of sample It is processed for 3 hours under the condition of 1 mW/cm2.
If necessary, it may be extended to 24hours.
Measuring time Humidity-conditioned air
24 hr Diluted gas
(Exposure time) (20°C、65% RH)
Container 5 L sampling bag*2 Ultraviolet irradiation wavelength 300～380 nm
Gas filling amount 3L Ultraviolet irradiation illuminance 1 mW/cm2
*1: If the weight of a test sample of predetermined area is less than 1 g, the test sample may be adjusted within a
range so that the sample does not exceed two times the 1 g sample weight and predetermined area. When the
test is conducted, the test sample is spread out so that the ultraviolet rays irradiate the entire surface of the
sample. In regard to test samples that have been processed on one side, the test sample is placed so that
ultraviolet rays irradiate the processed surface.
*2: The sampling bags to be used are those made of vinyl alcohol-based polymer film (53 μm thickness) or
polyester-based multi-layer (laminate) film (57 μm thickness).
22.2 Test Odor Components
The test odor components shall be one or both of the following, and the odorous components tested are
shall be described in the SEK Mark.
・Ammonia and acetaldehyde
22.3 Concentration of Test Odor Components for Instrumental Analysis Test Method (Initial Concentration)
The concentrations (initial concentration) of test odor components for use in the instrumental analysis test
method are indicated in Table 22-3 Concentrations of test odor components (initial concentration).
Table 22-3 Concentrations of test odor components (initial concentration)
Test Odor Component Initial Concentration Test Odor Component Initial Concentration
Ammonia 100 ppm Acetaldehyde 14 ppm
22.4 Methods of Calculating Reduction of Test Odor Components and Photocatalyst Effects
The methods of calculating reduction of test odor components and photocatalyst effects are indicated in
Table 22-4.
Table 22.4 Methods of Calculating Reduction of Test Odor Components and Photocatalyst Effects
RL: Reduction under light
Odor RL＝(L0 - L1)/L0×100
condition (%) V: Photocatalyst
Component V ＝ RL - RB
RB: Reduction under dark effect (points)
Reduction RB＝(B0 - B1)/B0×100
conditionds (%)
L0: Concentration of odor component for test (blank test) conducted without test sample under light conditions
L1: Concentration of odor component for test conducted on test sample under light conditions
B0: Concentration of odor component for test (blank test) conducted without test sample under dark conditions
B1: Concentration of odor component for test conducted on test sample under dark conditions

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 22.5 Evaluation Criterion for Instrumental Analysis Test Method
The evaluation criterion for the odor component reduction and photocatalytic effects of test odor
components are indicated in Table 22-5.
Both the reduction of odor components and the difference with the odor component reduction from
photocatalytic effects shall meet the evaluation criterion.
Table 22-5 Evaluation criterion for reduction of odor components and photocatalyst effects
Evaluation Item Evaluation Criterion
Odor component reduction after first exposure test (%) RL ≧ 70 and RB ≧ 70*1
Difference in odor component reduction from photocatalyst
V1 ≧ 20 and V2 ≧ 20
effects V ＝ RL - RB (points)
V1: Value obtained from first exposure test
V2: Value obtained from second exposure test
*1: The larger value between RL and RB shall be used. (Generally, it is RL.)
*2: The difference (V) in odor component reduction from photocatalytic effects may meet the evaluation criterion
after the predetermined number of washings, but the difference (V) in odor component reduction before
washing shall also be shown.

Appendix Table 9 Test procedure flow chart for photocatalyst deodorant test

Pretreated for 3 hr or longer at 1 mW/cm2

Pretreatment
(Note) No pretreatment for test samples requiring no
pretreatment

Test gas is filled and left for 24 hours under the two
1st Exposure Test conditions of light and darkness.
Blank test using no test sample is also conducted at
the same time.
N number of test = 2 (8 sampling bags used)

Gas Reduction
The residual gas concentration under light
Rejected 70% or Higher
and dark conditions is compared with
blank test.

The difference in gas reduction between

2nd Exposure Test Photocatalyst
Effect light and dark conditions is confirmed.
20 points or
Higher
Higher

Photocatalyst
Effect
Rejected 20 points or
Higher Passing
Higher

Passing

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 CHAPTER 6-6: Soil-Resistant Tests

23. Soil-Resistant Tests

23.1 Test Methods and Evaluation Methods and Evaluation Criterion
The test and evaluation methods shall be conducted as indicated in Table 23-1 Soil-resistant test methods
and evaluation methods and evaluation criterion.
Table 23-1 Soil-resistant test methods and evaluation methods and evaluation criterion
Test Method Evaluation Method & Evaluation Criterion Test Item
A-1 (coarse granular soil such as mud) Assessment by JIS staining grey scale
A-2 (Fine granular soil such as dust) (Absolute evaluation) Grade 3.5 or higher
B (Hydrophilic soil) （SG/SR＊1） White or
JIS L 1919
C Contaminants-2 (Lipophilic soil)*2 (Comparative evaluation) Grade 3.0 or light colored
higher and difference with untreated cloth is
1.0 or higher （SG/SR＊1）
Grade assessment by standard photo (Grade Black or
Pollen soil test
Designated 1～5) dark color
(Coarse products which pollen pass
optional SG is Grade 3.0 or higher and SR is Grade or White or
through easly are excluded.)
methods 4.0 or higher light colored
(JTETC Food stain test Assessment by JIS staining grey scale
White or
methods) (Required) Curry, meat sauce, chili oil (Absolute evaluation) Grade 4.0 or higher
light colored
(Optional) Sauce, soy sauce, wine, coffee (SR)
*1: Both or either one of SG (difficult soil adherence) and SR (easy soil release by washing). However, the SEK
Mark will not be granted for SR of B method alone.
*2: If oil red concentration of C method (0.5%) might influence assessment, it can be reduced to 0.1%.
23.2 Appendix terms
Table 23-2 Appendix terms (Mention of the representative appendix term is possible)
Test Method SG SR
A-1 Finishing for difficult adherence of coarse Finishing for easy release of coarse granular soil
granular soil
A-2 Finishing for difficult adherence of fine granular Finishing for easy release of fine granular soil
soil
B Finishing for difficult adherence of aqueous soilFinishing for easy release of aqueous soil
C Finishing for difficult adherence of oily soil Finishing for easy release of oily soil or sebum
dirt
Pollen soil test Finishing for difficult adherence and easy release of pollen
Food stain test ― Finishing for easy release of food stains
* In the case of Soil Guard & Release (SGR), “Finishing for difficult adherence and easy release of …” shall be
additionally indicated. Pollen soil shall be only SGR.
23.3 Finishing Methods and Display of Agent Name
The soil-resistant finishing may also be a finishing method that uses no finishing agents. The display of
the agent name on the mark in this case shall specifically describe the processong method, such as “Processing
method: high-density fabric” or “Processing method: Calendering”.
23.4 5.2 Caution Description for Soil-Resistant Finishing
The Soil-Resistant Finishing Mark has the following caution note near the Mark in order to avoid
conflicts with misleading interpretation of the Law for Ensuring the Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Drugs and
Medical Devices and Act Against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations (Premiums and
Representations Act), as well as to avoid misleading consumers. ●: Required and ○: Recommended.
● CAUTION
● This product is intended for soil that is appended to the mark, and has no effects on all types of dirt.
● Soil-resistant finishing does not make soil completely adhereable (or releaseable).
● Food stain test is conducted for curry, meat sauce, chili oil and ○○○. (Required only for food stains.)
○ If soil is adhered, the soil-resistant effects are greater if it is wiped and washed immediately.

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 CHAPTER 6-7: Antiviral Tests

24. Antiviral Tests

24.1 Test Methods
The test shall be conducted as indicated in Table 24-1 Antiviral test methods
Table 24-1 Antiviral test methods
Test Method Test Sample Exposure Time
JIS L 1922 Plaque method 0.4 ｇ 25̊°C, 2 hours
24.2 Test viruses and host cells
Test viruses are selected from Table 24-2 Test viruses and host cells, and the predetermined virus strains
and host cells shall be used,
Table 24-2 Test viruses and host cells
Test Virus Virus Strain Host Cell
Type A influenza virus (H3N2) MDCK cells (Madin-Darby canine
Influenza virus ● A/Hong Kong/8/68: TC adapted kidney)
ATCC VR-1679 ● ATCC CCL-34
Feline calicivirus CRFK cells (Feline Renal Cell Line)
Feline calicivirus ● F-9 ● ATCC CCL-94
ATCC VR-782
24.3 Evaluation Criterion
The evaluation criterion is indicated in Table 24-3 Evaluation criterion.
Table 24-3 Evaluation criterion
Evaluation
Antiviral activity value: Mv = Log (Va) － Log (Vc) ≧ 3.0
Criterion
The virus infective titer of inoculated Influenza virus suspension: 1～5×107 PFU/ｍｌ
Test validity concentration for the test Feline calicivirus suspension : 1～5×107 PFU/ｍｌ
conditions To be confirmed the efficiency for suppression of agent activity of test specimen
The reduction value on control cloth : M ＝ Log （Va） － Log (Vb) ≦ 1.0
Log (Va): The common logarithm average of 3 infectivity titre value immediate after inoculation of
the reference specimen
Log (Vb): The common logarithm average of 3 infectivity titre value after 2 h contacting with the
reference specimen.
Log (Vc): The common logarithm average of 3 infectivity titre value after 2 h contacting with the
antiviral fabric specimen.
24.4 Treatment for test pieces that are difficult for the test virus suspenskion to penetrate
In the case of a test piece in which the test virus suspension is difficult to penetrate, a test virus
suspension containing 0.05% of nonionic surfactant (Tween 80) may be used in accordance with JIS L 1902
Explanation 4.10c).
24.5 Caution Description for Antiviral Finishing
The Antiviral Finishing Mark has the following caution note near the Mark in order to avoid conflicts
with misleading interpretation of the Law for Ensuring the Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Drugs and Medical
Devices and Act Against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations (Premiums and
Representations Act), as well as to avoid misleading consumers. ●: Required

● CAUTION
● Antiviral finishing is not intended for the treatment or prevention of sicknesses.
● Antiviral tests are conducted with virus strains ATCC VR-1679 (with envelope) and ATCC VR-782 (without

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● This antiviral finished product does not inhibit the function of virus.

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 CHAPTER 6-8: UV Ray-shielding Tests

25. UV Ray-shielding Tests

25.1 Test Methods
The test shall be conducted as indicated in Table 25-1 UV Ray-shielding test methods.
Table 25-1 UV Ray-shielding test methods
Test Method Measurement Wavelength Irradiation Method
Pre-spectral method or
JIS L 1925 290nm～400nm
post-spectral method

25.2 Scope of application

Table 25-2 Scope of application
Processing Method Registration
Kneading
Registered for each processing agent
Post-processing
Due to material characteristics Registered for each material characteristic
By color Register the representative color
*If the evaluation criteria differ depending on the material or color, they must be registered separately.
*Performance evaluation must be carried out on a single piece of fabric.
*Excludes products that are designed to stretch intentionally when worn.
*If it is expected that the measurement results will vary widely depending on the texture and hue of jacquard,
lace material, printed products, etc., the test should be conducted at the place where the UV Ray-shielding rate
is expected to be lower.
*For samples such as curtains where the back surface of the fabric is irradiated with ultraviolet rays during use,
the back surface must be the measurement surface.

25.3 Evaluation Criterion

The evaluation criterion is indicated in Table 25-3 Evaluation criterion.
Table 25-3 Evaluation criterion
Evaluation method UV Ray-shielding rate (%) UPF rating value
(JIS L 1925_7a) (JIS L 1925 _8/ Annex B)
Supplementary Table 1 List Supplementary Table 1 List
Target product name (Large Classification ①②③④⑤⑥⑦ (Large Classification ②④⑧⑫)
⑧⑨⑪⑫⑭⑮⑯)
Evaluation A 98% or more UPF50+
Criterion B 90% or more UPF15 or more
* UV Ray-shielding rate: A calculated value of the ratio of the transmitted light of the sample to the incident
light of the sample in the measurement wavelength range.
*UPF: UV protection factor. A value calculated by multiplying the ultraviolet transmittance in the
measurement range by a numerical value indicating the degree of influence of the skin for each wavelength
and the relative energy value of the spectral irradiance.
* UPF rating value: According to JIS L 1925.

□The evaluation criteria for the target product are recommended, and it should be judged based on the
product status, etc., and evaluated by either or both. However, products such as curtains that are not clearly
supposed to be worn should be evaluated based on the UV Ray-shielding rate.
□When registering processed products with different evaluation criteria for each target product, a certification

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 number is assigned to each processed product.
□Judge the evaluation method and evaluation criteria for each target product, and display either or both
together with the evaluation criteria.
□If the target product uses multiple UV Ray-shielding effects with different evaluation criteria, the label shall
be evaluation criteria B.

25.2 Appendix terms

□Appendix terms must be displayed according to the evaluation criteria.
□The effect of UV Ray-shielding should be described by the UV Ray-shielding rate (JIS L 1925_7a) or / and
the UPF rating value (JIS L 1925_8/ Annex B). [Select either or both and enter.]
Illustrative: Textile products have an UV Ray-shielding effect (shielding rate of 98% or more).
Textile products have an UV Ray-shielding effect (shielding rate of 90% or more).
Textile products have an UV Ray-shielding effect (shielding rate of 98% or more / UPF50 +).
Textile products have an UV Ray-shielding effect (shielding rate of 90% or more / UPF15).
Textile products have an UV Ray-shielding effect (UPF50 +).
Textile products have an UV Ray-shielding effect (UPF15 or higher).

25.5 Expression method and processing agent name display

The UV Ray-shielding process may be a processing method that does not use a processing agent
(selection of material or color, etc). In this case, the method of expressing the ultraviolet shielding effect is
specifically described instead of the processing agent name display.
Illustrative: (Due to material characteristics) → "Expression method: high-density woven fabric /
high-density knit / wool / full dull" etc.
(By color) → "Expression method: use black / use dark color" etc.

25.6 Caution Description for UV Ray-Shield finishing

The UV Ray-Shield Finishing Mark has the following caution note near the Mark in order to avoid
conflicts with misleading interpretation of the Law for Ensuring the Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Drugs
and Medical Devices and Act Against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations (Premiums
and Representations Act), as well as to avoid misleading consumers. ●: Required
● CAUTION
●The UV Ray-shielding effect shows the performance of the fabric.

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(Supplementary Provisions)
<April 1, 2012>
The implementation of new criterion values for acute oral toxicity tests, chromosome aberration tests and
mouse lymphoma TK tests in “Safety Tests of Finishing Agents Consisting of Multiple Main Component
(Multiple Components)” stipulated in Section 11.4 and “Safety Test Methods for Finishing Agents and Evaluation
Criterion” stipulated in Table 11-1 has a grace period until March 31, 2015, and is not retroactive for the registered
finishing agents.
Transitional measures in correspondence to the new criterion values of the above-mentioned acute oral
toxicity tests shall be provided in the internal regulations by a separate Safety Working Group. The use of vinyl
fluoride sampling bags in Sections 21.1 and 22.1 is allowed until March 31, 2013.
The description regarding soil-resistant finishing is tentative, and shall be determined at the time of
inauguration of soil-resistance certification.
<October 1, 2012>
The accreditation of ISO/IEC Guide 65 (ISO/IEC 17065) from the Japan Accreditation Board (JAB) is
limited to antibacterial finishing (SEK Blue Mark). Accordingly, all of the subjects from Chapter 6 -2 to Chapter 6
-6 are exempted from this accreditation.
<April 1, 2013>
The changes in the Deodorant Finishing Mark and Photocatalyst Deodorant Mark in Figure 5-1 shall be
made within three years. Due to circumstances regarding printing of the Mark or time required for unification of
Mark in respective product groups, etc., it is considered unavoidable to exceed this time limit.
<April 1, 2014>
No special supplementary provisions are made.
<April 1, 2015>
The implementation of acute oral toxicity tests, chromosome aberration tests and mouse lymphoma TK tests
in “Safety Tests of Finishing Agents Consisting of Multiple Main Component (Multiple Components)” stipulated
in Section 11.4 and “Safety Test Methods for Finishing Agents and Evaluation Criterion” stipulated in Table 11-1
had a grace period until March 31, 2015, but the grace period shall be extended to March 31, 2018.
The exclusion of some masks newly stipulated in Section 6.2 shall also have a grace period until March 31,
2018.
<April 1, 2016>
“The foreign corporation to apply thorough Japanese corporation as an agent” stipulated in Section 1.3 will
be effective after the appointment to the General Assembly of 2016.
<April 1, 2018>
“Safety Tests of Finishing Agents Consisting of Multiple Main Component (Multiple Components)”
stipulated in Section 11.4 had a grace period until March 31, 2018, but the grace period shall be extended to
March 31, 2019.
<April 1, 2019>
No special supplementary provisions are made.
<April 1, 2020>
No special supplementary provisions are made.
<October 13, 2020>
No special supplementary provisions are made.
<June 1, 2021>
No special supplementary provisions are made.
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No special supplementary provisions are made.

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Supplementary Table 1 List of SEK Mark applicable textile products
No. of

UPF rating value

Criterion(Antifun
Classification
Skin Patch Test

Washings
Evaluation
on the right
Antimicrobial
Applications)
Other than

gal)
(Specific

Large
Classification Medium Classification
ICS Code

① Fabrics
Woven and knitted fabrics, nonwoven fabrics
59.060, 59.080
Jackets, trousers, skirts, dresses, coats, winter wear,
sweaters, cardigans, children’s overalls, rompers,
Outerwear
breastfeeding ponchos and capes, monk`s working
clothes etc.
Innerwear Blouses, business shirts, T-shirts, etc.
Athletic wear Heaveyweight wear for kendo, judo, swimwear, etc.
② Apparel
○ Under garments, shirts, foundation garments (bras,
61.020
Underwear girdles, corsets, bodysuits, etc.), lingeries (slips,
chemises, petticoats, shorts, etc.)
Bedroom wear such as nightwear, pajamas,
10 Sleepwear
nightgowns, etc.
50
Aprons Aprons, kappogi (Japanese cooking wear), etc.
Socks Socks, tights, tabis (Japanese split-toe socks), etc.
③ Beddings Cotton pile blankets, bedsheets, bedcovers, waterproof sheets,
97.160 bed pads, quilt covers, etc.
Towels, handkerchieves, scarves, supporters, kitchen towels, scourers,
④ Sundries, etc. toiletry goods (toilet covers, etc.), adult diapers, adult diaper covers,
○
61.040, 97.160 bath mats, pelvic belts, belts for back pains, mops, wet towels, hug
string
Required

⑩ Yarns,
Sewing thread, hand sewing thread, hand knitting yarn, embroidery
Accessories
yarn, fastener (tape part)5)
59.060, 61.040
⑤ Apparel
Kimono goods, pantyhose
61.020
⑥ Beddings Blankets, bedspreads, futon ticking, fabrics for such articles, Mouton,
97.160 mattresses
5
5 ⑦ Interior goods
A Upholstery, car seat covers, vehicle seat (out-side fabric)
97.140, 97.160
⑧ Sundries, etc.
Headwear, gloves, neckties, shoes, insoles, mufflers, hoods, table
10 ○ 59.080,61.040,
napkins, arm covers, interlining (contacting the skin), bandage
61.060, 97.160
⑨ Interior goods
A Carpets, tatami matting, goza (incl. goods made from rush)
59.080, 97.160
3 5 Watch bands, masks3), mask covers, slippers, electric blankets, electric
⑮ Sundries, etc.
feet warmers, stuffed dolls, sleeping bags, eye masks*, headphone
97.160
cover, microphone cover, cushion(ticking)
⑱ Apparel
Kimono (including obi)
97.160
Sweat pads, underwear, bedsheets, disposable covers (contacting the
⑭ Disposables, skin), disposable masks3), disposable diapers, wipe sheet, disposable
0 0 Linens waterproof sheets, disposable eye masks3), protective clothing,
97.150 disposable light incontinence liner, disposable sanitary sheet,
linen (contacting the skin)
⑰ Sundries, etc.
10 10 Laundry nets, shower curtains
97.160
⑪ Interior goods
Not required

5 5 A Curtains, blinds, partitions

97.160
⑫ Sundries, etc.
Mats, tents, table cloths, interlinings (don’t touch the skin), ropes, nets,
10 A ○ 55.080,59.080,
business bags, school bags, bags, umbrellas, mask cases, glasses cases
3 97.160
⑬ Fibers Cotton, wool, polyester, acrylic, down, feather,
5 Fibers
59.060 nonwovens
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 Filters, wall cloths, strainers, disposable mops and mats (including
⑯ Sundries, etc.
0 0 A rework rental), car floor mats, disposable curtains, screen doors,
97.160
disposable covers(don’t touch the skin)
1) A in evaluation criterion column is products described in Section 20.3, and the evaluation criterion is Aa ≧ 3.0
and for other products Aa ≧ 2.0.
2) The Soil-Resistant Finishing Mark excludes ⑨ interior goods, ⑩ yarns and ⑬ fibers.
3) Masks and eye masks do not include those in which the function-finished portion or processing agent come into
direct contact with lips or nostrils or eyes.
4) The UPF rating value is for ICS code ②, ④, ⑧, ⑫, ⑱.
5) Indication of partial use of fasteners is not permitted.

Supplementary Table 2 List of products made with function-finished parts

Product Treated Parts

1) Main fabric, lining
② Apparel
2) Main fabric
Outerwear, innerwear
3) Lining
Jackets, trousers, skirts, dresses, coats, sweaters,
4) Pocket bag fabric
cardigans, aprons
5) Collar, cuffs
② Apparel 1) Fiberfill（⑬ Fibers）
Winter garments 2) Skin-side fabric

1) Cup, side
② Apparel
2) Cup
Bras
3) Size (armpits)

② Apparel
1) Skin-sidefabric
Underwear, shirts, foundation garments (excl. bras),
2) Main fabric
lingeries, swimwear
② Apparel
Socks Portion covering footwear at time of use (sole, toe and
⑤ Apparel heel)
Pantyhose
② Apparel
Insole & instep linings
Tabis
③ Beddings (covers)
Main body
Futon covers, pillow cases
1) Outer fabric
③ Beddings (covers)
2) Fiberfill
Quilt covers
3) Back fabric
③ Beddings (bed sheets)
Pile sheets, towel buckets
④ Sundries (toiletry goods)
Toilet covers
① Fabrics
Pile portion
Toweling
④ Sundries
Towels
⑫ Sundries
Mats
④ Sundries
Skin-side portion
Supporters, adult diapers & adult diaper covers

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⑥ Beddings 1) Ticking
Futons 2) Fiberfill (wadding) (⑬ Fibers)
1) Main fabric
2) Skin-side
⑧ Sundries
3) Slip
Headwear
4) Lining
5) Interlining
⑧ Sundries 1) Skin-side portions
Gloves, arm covers 2) Out-side portions
1) Out-side portions
⑫ Sundries
2) Inside
Bags, business bags, mask cases
3) Handle
⑧ Sundries
Inner portion
Shoes
⑧ Sundries 1) Fiberfill (⑬ Fibers)
Insoles 2) Ticking
⑨ Interior goods 1) Pile portion
Carpets 2) Base cloth portion
⑫ Sundries
Portion that comes into contact with the back
School bags
⑭ Disposable products
1) Front side
⑮ Sundries
2) ○ layer (2nd layer from the table, etc.)
Masks, eye masks
⑮ Sundries
Skin-side portion
Watch bands
⑮ Sundries
Sleeping bags 1) Fiberfill (⑬ Fibers)
⑮ Sundries 2) Ticking （Incl. inner portion）
Stuffed dolls
⑮ Sundries 1) Fiberfill (⑬ Fibers)
Slippers 2) Inner portion
⑥ Beddings 1) Skin-side
Patchwork blanket 2) pile

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