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Division 10.2 Information appearing on the EU Ecolabel

United Kingdom

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If the optional label with a text box is used, it shall contain, where relevant, three of the following statements:

  1. (i)

    natural origin raw materials sustainably managed (in case criterion 1 applies);

  2. (ii)

    reduced pollution in production processes;

  3. (iii)

    minimised use of hazardous substances;

  4. (iv)

    tested for durability;

  5. (v)

    xx % organic cotton used (this claim may be made only if, based on criterion 1.2(a), more than 95 % of the total cotton is organic).

The guidelines for the use of the optional label with a text box can be found in the ‘Guidelines for use of the Ecolabel logo’ on the website:

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/documents/logo_guidelines.pdf

Assessment and verification: the applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance together with a sample of the product label or the proposed artwork showing where the EU Ecolabel is placed.