Houseify sells handmade rugs through an EU-based intermediary (our NL-based intermediaries). We expect the following from this intermediary and all other suppliers in our chain.
1. Compliance with laws and regulations
Suppliers comply with applicable local legislation as well as all relevant EU/NL standards for products entering the EU market, including GPSR, REACH, textile labelling, and product safety.
2. Product safety and traceability (GPSR)
- Products are safe and comply with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR, EU 2023/988, applicable from 13-12-2024).
- Traceability (Art. 30 GPSR): suppliers can demonstrate who supplied them and to whom they supplied (“one step back, one step forward”).
- The responsible market operator established in the EU (our intermediaries) ensures the required labelling and identification.
3. Chemical safety (REACH)
Products do not contain any prohibited or restricted substances above the permitted limits in accordance with REACH Annex XVII, in particular:
- Entry 72 + Appendix 12: verbod op azokleurstoffen die kankerverwekkende aromatische amines kunnen vrijstellen boven de detectielimiet - direct relevant voor gekleurd textiel inclusief kleden uit Marokko.
- POP Regulation (EU 2019/1021): ban on persistent organic pollutants (including PFOS, polybrominated biphenyl ethers) in textile products.
Upon request, suppliers provide a declaration of conformity and/or test report.
4. Textile labelling (EU 1007/2011 + Commodities Act Decree)
Each rug has a label (sewn or otherwise) stating:
- Fiber composition in a recognized designation (e.g. “100% wool”) pursuant to EU Regulation 1007/2011.
- Animal origin: If the rug contains non-textile components of animal origin, the label states: “Contains non-textile parts of animal origin.”
- The labeling is in the language of the destination country (NL: Dutch), or meets the prescribed language requirement.
5. Human rights and working conditions
Geen kinderarbeid, geen dwangarbeid; veilige werkomstandigheden en eerlijke beloning - conform onze Human rights & working conditions and the relevant ILO Core Conventions.
6. Integrity and anti-bribery
Geen omkoping, smeergeld of kickbacks in welke vorm dan ook. Verdachte situaties worden gemeld - zie Code of Conduct & Anti-Bribery.
7. Supervision and cooperation
We expect suppliers to provide documentation upon request (declarations of conformity, test reports, origin data). In the event of structural shortcomings and following consultation, we may terminate the cooperation.
See also Product safety & compliance and Origin & transparency.
Last updated: June 1, 2026.
