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• 093 Laundry detergents for professional use 4

  This product group includes complete powder and liquid laundry detergents and multi-component systems for professional users and large-scale consumers who use washing machines with automatic dosing systems. The requirements include,…

  

• 006 Laundry detergents and stain removers 8

  …million EUR. Criteria+ Criteria changes+ Information on the latest version of the criteria for laundry detergents and stain removers Nordic Ecolabelling decided on 15 April 2026 to expand the product…

  

• 074 Transport wash installations 4

  …fee 2 232 EUR per year Discounted fee* 1 700 EUR per year *To qualify for the discounted base fee, the turnover for an individual laundry must be less than 225,000 EUR,…

  

• 055 Hotels and other accommodation 5

  …the hotel grounds Use of ecolabelled products for general cleaning, dishwashing and laundry to limit undesirable chemicals. Use of several ecolabelled products and services. Training of employees to include everyone…

  

• We don’t have portal access and/or a Competent contact

  …has an authorised contact person, contact us at support@nordicecolabel.org. If an authorised contact person is missing: Complete the power of attorney! Either you fill it out digitally, or use this…

• Three out of ten tonnes of CO2 can be saved

  …Ecolabelled laundry for washing work clothes. The Nordic Swan Ecolabel takes a holistic approach and evaluates environmental and climate impact at all relevant stages of a product’s life cycle so…

  

• What are microplastics?

  …dishwashing detergents, cleaning agents, car and boat care products and laundry detergents contain no microplastics. Swan-labelled cosmetics and skin care include a general ban on microplastics, but sunscreen products are…

  

• 005 Tissue paper 6

  …their own energy production based on renewable raw materials and are not associated with a thermal power plant. The new version, 5.5, is valid until December 31st 2019, 5.3 ⇛ 5.4:…

  

• 089 New buildings 4

  …Product category “kitchen fan” has been removed. O6: Product category “fridges in prefabricated mini kitchens/kitchenettes” has been adopted. Appendix 8 has been clarified regarding the term “power cables”. Appendix 9…

  

• 030 Rechargeable batteries and portable chargers 5

  The product group comprises both portable rechargeable batteries and portable chargers (known as power banks). The Nordic Swan Ecolabel focuses on capacity and durability of batteries to ensure long battery…

  

• What are surfactants?

  …between fat and water so that they can mix. They allow water to “absorb” grease and dirt and wash it away. The surfactants are what make your laundry, dishes, home…

  

• 110 Food services and conference facilities (without accommodation) 1

  …general cleaning, dish washing and laundry. The use of several ecolabelled products and services. Training of the employees so that everyone is involved in the environmental work. How to apply+…

  

• 075 Textile services 4

  Textile services, i.e. laundry and rent of textiles, concern many areas in both public and private business. Washing and delivery of work clothes, hospital textiles, textiles for hotels and restaurants,…

  

• 025 Hand Dishwashing Detergents 7

  …O14 and O15 have been adjusted to harmonize with the corresponding requirements in 006 Laundry detergents and stain removers. The new version is called 6.2. 6.0 ⇛ 6.1: Adjustment of…

  

• What is greenwashing?

  …ask the manufacturer directly. Remember! We as consumers have great and unused power to contribute to the green transition. That you want to be able to distinguish the wheat from…

• Why is the Nordic Swan Ecolabel a communication tool?

  …for the climate, nature and health. If consumers cannot easily find better products for the environment, they will not use their consumer power to reward those producers who actually want…

  

• What is greenwashing?

  …happy with what you find, you can ask the manufacturer directly. Remember! We as consumers have great and unused power to contribute to the green transition. That you want to…

  

• Companies

  …GmbH Marholmen Hotell och Konferens AB Markbladet Tryckeri AB Marksöm AB Martinson – HejMar AB Masava Kemi ApS Mascot Høie AS Master Textile Mills Ltd MAX Power Products GmbH &…

• Environmental benefits from Nordic Swan Ecolabel

  …report, which focuses on an energy-hungry industry: large laundries for workwear, shows that it is possible to save 27% CO2 by choosing a Nordic Swan Ecolabelled laundry for washing work…

  

• New European study: Ecolabelled products affordable – or cheaper

  17.9.2025

  …the same or lower price as non-ecolabelled products. This sends an important signal to both public and private purchasers and consumers. Cheaper laundry with ecolabel: On average, liquid detergent with…

  

• EU strengthens consumer empowerment

  15.2.2024

  …”Strengthened consumer power in the green transition” The purpose of the new law is to facilitate more sustainable choices and strengthen consumer power. As well as promoting products of good…

  

• Live broadcast: How can the EU Ecolabel drive more sustainable procurement?

  3.9.2025

  …ready-made solutions for public bodies aiming to set environmental criteria and support the green transition. Public procurement currently accounts for 14% of the EU’s GDP and has the power to…

  

• Sustainable public procurement attracted a large audience

  27.10.2025

  …opened the broadcast with a welcome from the studio in Brussels and emphasised the importance of the public sector using its purchasing power – equivalent to 14% of the EU’s…

  

• Half of the Nordic population has been deprived of nature

  19.6.2024

  …pass new EU rules against greenwashing,” says Christian Quarles van Ufford. The EU wants to strengthen consumer power, partly through new EU rules on the lifespan and repair of products….

  

• EU: Easier to choose an ecolabelled accommodation for your vacation

  26.4.2024

  …optional areas. The mandatory requirements include: Energy efficient installations for lighting, heating, and hot water. Water-saving installations in bathrooms and toilets, as well as limiting laundry volume. Waste reduction through…