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Division 6.2 Information appearing on the EU Ecolabel

United Kingdom

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If the optional label with text box is used, it shall contain three of the following texts:

  1. (a)

    high energy efficiency;

  2. (b)

    restriction of hazardous substances;

  3. (c)

    designed to be easy to repair and recycle;

  4. (d)

    contains xy % post-consumer recycled plastic (only when greater than 25 % as a percentage of the total plastic).

The applicant shall follow the instructions on how to properly use the EU Ecolabel logo provided in the EU Ecolabel Logo Guidelines:

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

Assessment and verification : The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with this criterion, supported by a high resolution image/artwork of the product packaging that clearly shows the label, the registration/licence number and, where relevant, the statements that can be displayed together with the label.