The Nordic Swan Ecolabel and EU-Ecolabel

The objective of the Nordic Swan Ecolabel and the EU-Ecolabel is to reduce the overall environmental impact from production and consumption of goods. Both labels look at the entire product's life cycle and the environmental problems that arise along the way - for the benefit of people, the environment and the earth's resources.

The Nordic Swan Ecolabel and the EU-Ecolabel stand for

Tough environmental requirements – in all relevant phases of the product’s life cycle

The Nordic Swan Ecolabel looks at the whole picture and the total environmental impact of production and consumption of goods. The entire life cycle of the product, from raw material to production, use, disposal and recycling, is included in the assessment, when drawing up the requirements for an ecolabelled product. This is important to ensure that the overall impact on the environment and climate is reduced. Alongside environmental requirements, the criteria also include quality requirements for product properties in order to ensure efficient and durable products.
Tough requirements for chemicals – benefit the environment and your health

The Nordic Swan Ecolabel sets tough requirements for chemicals. This is good for your health, for the people who manufacture the products and for the environment and our common future.
Tightening of requirements – drives sustainable development

The requirements for Nordic Swan Ecolabel products are regularly evaluated and tightened based on the latest environmental knowledge and market developments. When the requirements are revised, all ecolabelled products are reassessed and must document that they comply with the new requirements. When you choose products and services with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, you are therefore helping to drive product development in a more sustainable direction.
... certification and inspections – so you can feel safe

Before a product or service can carry the Nordic Swan Ecolabel or EU-Ecolabel, there is a comprehensive certification process: Here, documentation and verification ensures that all requirements stipulated in the criteria are met..

You will find the Nordic Swan and EU-Ecolabel on more than 29,000 different products and services - from soap, laundry powder, household paper, toys, construction products, electrical items and furniture to eco-labeled services such as cleaning, printing and hotels. When you choose a product labeled with the Nordic Swan or EU-Ecolabel, you help reduce environmental impact - and whatever product you choose, you can be sure that they are among the best in their category.

The Nordic Swan Ecolabel is the official Nordic ecolabel. The Nordic Swan was founded by the Nordic Council of Ministers in 1989, and Denmark joined in 1997.

The EU-Ecolabel is the official European ecolabel. The EU-Ecolabel was established in 1992 by the European Commission, and Denmark has been part of the start.