Certifications
Certifications for products, materials, supply chains and the company
Certifications for products, materials and supply chains
Environmental requirements, animal welfare and traceability are important aspects in the selection and processing of our materials.
At billerbeck, depending on the respective product, we rely on defined standards, certifications and supporting evidence relating to materials, manufacturing processes and supply chains.
For products containing down and feathers, product-specific requirements apply to origin, animal welfare and traceability. Certifications such as RDS, DOWNPASS, GOTS or the BLUE ANGEL are only displayed for products for which the respective requirements have been met and verified. This enables customers to see which standards and supporting evidence apply to the individual billerbeck product.
GOTS certification
Our GOTS-certified Organic range includes duvets, pillows, neck support pillows, toppers and mattresses. The respective products meet the requirements of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) applicable to their certification. The materials, product components and certification scope applicable to each individual product are stated on a product-specific basis.
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) defines binding requirements for textiles made from certified organically produced natural fibres. The standard includes requirements relating to the materials and chemical substances used, as well as environmental management, wastewater treatment, human rights, working conditions, social criteria, labelling and traceability.
The certification covers the production, processing and trading stages defined within the respective scope of the certified supply chain. This provides verifiable documentation of which products and processes meet the requirements of GOTS.
=> PDF-Download: billerbeck-GOTS-Certificate-2026
BLUE ANGEL Certification
The billerbeck product ranges GRETA®, FRIEDA®, INGA® and LASSE®, comprising pillows and duvets, have been awarded the BLUE ANGEL for textiles (DE-UZ 154).
The BLUE ANGEL is the environmental label of the German Federal Government and has been awarded since 1978. For textiles, defined award criteria apply, including requirements relating to the manufacturing process, materials and chemicals used, harmful substances in the final product, fitness for use and durability, as well as social conditions in production.
For the awarded billerbeck products, this means that the applicable criteria of the BLUE ANGEL according to DE-UZ 154 must be demonstrated.
The award criteria include, among other things:
- requirements for environmentally responsible manufacturing
- testing and limitation of substances that may be harmful to health
- requirements for fitness for use and durability
- social criteria relating to raw material extraction and manufacturing
The BLUE ANGEL award applies exclusively to the correspondingly labelled billerbeck products.
billerbeck BLUE ANGEL-Certificate GRETA
billerbeck BLUE ANGEL-Certificate FRIEDA
Guarantee of the billerbeck STIFTUNG SCHLAF & GESUNDHEIT (Sleep & Health Foundation)
The billerbeck guarantee of the FOUNDATION FOR SLEEP & HEALTH applies to down and feathers that are certified or audited according to RDS or DOWNPASS. The respective standards include requirements relating to origin, animal welfare and traceability. Down and feathers obtained from live birds, as well as material from animals kept for foie gras production, are excluded under the respective requirements.
The filling types used comply with European Standard EN 12934, Class I. This standard defines requirements for labelling the composition of fully processed feathers and down used as filling material.
Combined with high-quality cover fabrics and careful workmanship, these materials are used to create billerbeck bedding with the characteristic properties of high-quality down and feather fillings: high air retention, good loft, low weight and a soft, comfortable sleeping feel.
RDS - Responsible Down Standard
The Responsible Down Standard (RDS) is an internationally applicable, voluntary standard for down and feathers. It sets binding requirements for the welfare of ducks and geese. Live-plucking and force-feeding are excluded under the standard.
In addition, the RDS includes requirements for the traceability of certified down and feathers. A chain-of-custody system documents and verifies how certified material is passed from farms through the subsequent processing stages to the final product.
Compliance with the RDS requirements at billerbeck is audited by Control Union as part of regular audits. This documents that the RDS requirements applicable to the respective certification scope are being met.
DOWNPASS
Products awarded the DOWNPASS contain down and feathers that have been audited in accordance with the requirements of the DOWNPASS standard. The standard includes requirements relating to animal welfare, origin, traceability and the quality of the filling materials used.
billerbeck is audited according to the DOWNPASS standard. For products carrying the corresponding label, down and feathers obtained from live birds, including live-plucking and moult harvesting, as well as material from animals kept for foie gras production, are excluded. In addition, requirements relating to the rearing and keeping of the animals are reviewed.
The origin of the down and feathers used is documented and monitored within the supply chain. The controls include document checks as well as announced and unannounced audits at relevant stages of the supply chain. In addition, DOWNPASS products are randomly tested for the composition and correct labelling of the filling.
HOHENSTEIN INSTITUTE - TESTED SLEEPING COMFORT
The Hohenstein Institute is an internationally recognised research and service centre. Manufacturers from around the world rely on the expertise of Hohenstein specialists to have their products tested and assessed for quality and product characteristics.
Sustainability in the company
Our ongoing commitment to the environment and our sustainability-focused approach are supported by certificates documenting the achievement of environmental objectives and the implementation of environmental projects.
Environmental Management Certificate DIN ISO 14001
Our environmental management system is certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001. This provides us with an internationally recognised framework for systematically identifying and assessing relevant environmental aspects, setting environmental objectives, implementing appropriate measures and continuously improving our environmental performance.
Sustainability, climate and environment in focus
The responsible use of resources and the continuous improvement of our environmental performance are key components of our environmental management system. These include measures to improve energy efficiency, the targeted use of resources and the further development of our operational processes.
In addition to environmental measures, we also take social and business-related aspects into account. These include respectful relations with our employees and suppliers, support for selected social and cultural projects, and a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
Interseroh Certificate: Recycling of transport packaging
As a manufacturer of bedding products, we regularly place transport packaging on the market. As part of our producer responsibility, we have our used transport packaging professionally recovered and recycled.
Result: According to the certificate shown alongside, the recycling of our transport packaging in 2025 resulted in savings of up to 494 tonnes of resources and 42,566 kg of greenhouse gas emissions.