Nordic Swan Ecolabel
Issuing Organization:
The Nordic Council of Ministers
Label purpose:
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel is the official sustainability certification for the Nordic countries. It aims to reduce the environmental impact of the production and consumption of goods, and it is a practical tool for consumers to choose the environmentally best goods and services.
Certification Criteria:
The criteria are comprehensive and cover the life cycle of the product or service, including raw materials, energy use, chemical content, and waste. To be certified, products and services must meet stringent environmental, quality, and health requirements.
Geographical Coverage:
The criteria are comprehensive and cover the life cycle of the product or service, including raw materials, energy use, chemical content, and waste. To be certified, products and services must meet stringent environmental, quality, and health requirements.
Target Industries/Segments:
A wide range of product categories, including cleaning products, paper products, electronics, furniture, textiles, and also services like hotels and restaurants.
Certification Process:
Companies apply for the Nordic Swan Ecolabel by submitting detailed documentation about their product or service. An evaluation against the specific criteria for that category follows this. If compliant, the product or service undergoes regular audits and must be re-certified every 3-5 years, depending on the product category.
Certificate Validity:
The certificate is typically valid for 3 to 5 years. Companies must apply for renewal and demonstrate continued compliance with the current criteria, which are periodically updated to reflect environmental advancements.
Benefits for Consumers/Producers:
For consumers, the Nordic Swan Ecolabel makes it easier to choose products and services that are environmentally friendly and of high quality. For producers, the ecolabel can improve market visibility, brand reputation, and customer trust, encouraging innovation and sustainable practices within companies.
Sustainability Impact:
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel promotes sustainable consumerism and production methods that reduce harmful environmental effects. Encouraging the use of eco-friendly materials, reducing energy consumption, and minimizing waste contribute significantly to the Nordic region's sustainability goals and efforts to combat climate change.
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