Nordic Swan Ecolabel non-rechargeable portable batteries meet strict requirements on responsible sourcing, raw materials, energy sources used in production and quality.
Nordic Swan Ecolabel non-rechargeable portable batteries:
- Have a reduced climate impact by being manufactured with at least 10% renewable self-generated or greenfield PPA electricity, supporting the development of renewable energy production. Fossil oil or coal is not allowed in the production.
- Meet quality standards that ensure a long lifetime for the battery.
- Contain lower levels of mercury, cadmium and lead than permitted by legislation, thereby reducing the spread and use of harmful metals.
- Do not contain PVC and have no added PFAS.
- Contain responsibly sourced mineral raw materials. The manufacturers actively address social and environmental risks associated with the sourcing, processing, and trading of these materials throughout the entire supply chain.
The product group includes non-rechargeable portable batteries in accordance with the definition given in the European Union’s Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542.
Welcome to apply for a Nordic Swan Ecolabel licence!
This is how you do:
- Read the application guide.
- Log in to the Nordic Ecolabelling Portal.
- Start your application.
If this is the first time you are applying, the authorized signatory must fill in your company information and approve the application conditions. In this way, you get login to the portal and the right to assign access to other colleagues.
Some special cases can not be done in the Nordic Ecolabelling Portal. Contact your advisor for such cases. More information can be found on Application step by step.
Valid from 1/1 2027
| Application fees | Amount excluding VAT |
|---|---|
| Application for a new licence | 3 492 EUR |
| Application for renewal | 1 744 EUR |
| Annual licence fee | Amount excluding VAT |
|---|---|
| The licence fee for the Nordic Swan Ecolabelled products is based on their turnover in the Nordic region. | |
| Up to 32 241 638 EUR. | 0.3% of the products’ turnover |
| More than 32 241 638 EUR. | 0.05% of the products’ turnover |
| Minimum fee in the Nordic region | 2 328 EUR per year. |
| Fixed fee applicable to turnover outside the Nordic region | 2 328 EUR per year for turnover exceeding 300 000 EUR. |
| Fee for extension / change of licence | Amount excluding VAT |
|---|---|
| Fixed fee that is charged depending on how long the work takes. | |
| Up to 4 hours | 435 EUR |
| 4-8 hours | 871 EUR |
| 8 or more hours | 1 744 EUR |
| Fee for on-site inspections | Amount excluding VAT |
|---|---|
| One on-site visit within the Nordic region is included in the application for a new or renewed licence. | |
| Additional on-site inspection within the Nordic region | 580 EUR per visit |
| On-site inspection outside the Nordic region, but within Europe | 1 744 EUR per visit |
| On-site inspection outside Europe | 2 910 EUR per visit |
| Additional fee for on-site inspections lasting longer than one day | 1 162 EUR per day |
About the fees
For clarification of fees, click here.
Ecolabelling Sweden AB has no financial profit purpose and is financed through the fees above along with an annual government grant. The company is however liable for VAT according to article 56 of the European Council Directive 2006/112/EC.
Invoicing is made in SEK with the exchange rate from the first banking day of the year.
When both the applicant and the manufacturer are micro-enterprises, the application fee is reduced by 50%. A micro-enterprise is in this context defined as an enterprise with less than 10 employees and an annual turnover (of both ecolabelled and not ecolabelled products) below 2 million EUR.
Valid from 1/1 2026
| Application fees | Amount excluding VAT |
|---|---|
| Application for a new licence | 3 401 EUR |
| Application for renewal | 1 699 EUR |
| Fee for extension / change of licence | Amount excluding VAT |
|---|---|
| Fixed fee that is charged depending on how long the work takes. | |
| Up to 4 hours | 424 EUR |
| 4-8 hours | 849 EUR |
| 8 or more hours | 1 699 EUR |
| Fee for on-site inspections | Amount excluding VAT |
|---|---|
| One on-site visit within the Nordic region is included in the application for a new or renewed licence. | |
| Additional on-site inspection within the Nordic region | 565 EUR per visit |
| On-site inspection outside the Nordic region, but within Europe | 1 699 EUR per visit |
| On-site inspection outside Europe | 2 834 EUR per visit |
| Additional fee for on-site inspections lasting longer than one day | 1 132 EUR per day |
About the fees
For clarification of fees, click here.
Ecolabelling Sweden AB has no financial profit purpose and is financed through the fees above along with an annual government grant. The company is however liable for VAT according to article 56 of the European Council Directive 2006/112/EC.
Invoicing is made in SEK with the exchange rate from the first banking day of the year.
When both the applicant and the manufacturer are micro-enterprises, the application fee is reduced by 50%. A micro-enterprise is in this context defined as an enterprise with less than 10 employees and an annual turnover (of both ecolabelled and not ecolabelled products) below 2 million EUR.
6.0: New generation of criteria
Nordic Ecolabelling adopted version 6.0 of the non-rechargeable portable batteries on 14 January 2026. The criteria are valid until 31 October 2030.
5.3 ⇛ 5.4: Prolongation of the criteria’s validity
The validity of the criteria has been prolonged with 14 months. The new version, 5.4, is valid until 28 February 2027.
5.2 ⇛ 5.3: Prolongation of the criteria’s validity
The validity of the criteria has been prolonged with 12 months. The new version, 5.3, is valid until 31 December 2025.
5.1 ⇛ 5.2: Prolongation of the criteria’s validity
The validity of the criteria has been prolonged with 12 months. The new version, 5.2, is valid until 31 December 2024.
5.0 ⇛ 5.1: Adjustment of requirement
Requirement O9 has been adjusted for minimum permitted operating time. The new version, 5.1, is valid until 31 December 2023.
4.8 ⇛ 5.0: New generation of criteria
A new generation for Nordic Swan Ecolabelled Primary Batteries has been adopted. The new version, 5.0, is valid until 31 December 2023.
4.8 ⇛ 4.9: Prolongation of the criteria’s validity
The validity of the criteria has been prolonged with 6 months. The new version, 4.9, is valid until 31 December 2020.
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