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The criteria have been prolonged with 18 months and is valid until the 31 June 2021. At the same time requirement O6 was adjusted regarding formaldehyde releasing substances and requirement O23 was removed. The new version is called 3.4.

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The vaidity of the criteria have been prolonged by 12 months until 30 June 2024. Futhermore three have been adjustment of requirements O3, O4, O5 and O6. The new version is called 3.8.

The criteria for Nordic Swan Ecolabel paints and varnishes were published on 15 september 2023. Version 4.0 of the criteria is valid until 15 september 2028.

On 1 October 2024, Nordic Ecolabelling decided to prolong the criteria with 6 months until 30 June 2025. The new version is called 3.13.

The Nordic Ecolabelling declaration site is where you as a supplier help your customer by declaring your items in the Supply Chain Declaration Portal.

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Extension of existing or changes in licence < 4 hours: 406 EUR + VAT < 8 hours: 812 EUR + VAT ≥ 8 hours: 1 625 EUR + VAT

Extension of existing or changes in licence < 4 hours: 418 EUR + VAT < 8 hours: 836 EUR + VAT ≥ 8 hours: 1 673 EUR + VAT

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Adjustment of wet room colors that have been included in Table 4a for requirement O5 with a separate limit value for total amount of preservative. The new version is called 3.10.

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Should the extension regard inspection of recipes, which are not already included in the licence, 406 EUR excl. VAT will be charged per recipe.

* When both the applicant and the manufacturer are micro-enterprises, the 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.

In 1989, the Nordic Council of Ministers launched a Nordic environmental label – the Nordic Swan Ecolabel. The label is administered and managed by Nordic Ecolabelling, a Nordic joint organisation.

Adjustment of the requirements for O3 Classification of chemical substances, O9 Titanium dioxide and O11 Nanoparticles. The new version is called 3.7.

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Annual licence fee: The annual licence fee for the Nordic Swan Ecolabelled products is based on their turnover in the Nordic countries.

* When both the applicant and the manufacturer are micro-enterprises, the 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.

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In the criteria document, you can read about how to document and verify compliance for each requirement. You can also find other application documents here.

** Where audits requires more than one day away from the office including travelling, Nordic Ecolabelling can invoice an additional fee of 1 083 EUR per extra day. Other extraordinary costs induced by the audit can also be invoiced the applicant.

The recipient is liable for the VAT according to article 56 of the Council Directive 2006/112/EC. All information given on this site is subject to a disclaimer for errors and omissions

*** As for an extension of or amendments to a licence, time consumed in connection with the review process will be invoiced according to the extent of the required task. We make a distinction between entirely administrative tasks that last less than 1 hour, and all other tasks that last between 1 and 4 hours, between 4 and 8 hours and more than 8 hours.

If the documents are in a Nordic language, you can get help in understanding the sections you need by contacting the product specialist in your chosen country below.

Nordic Ecolabelling decided 9 April 2024 to add an exemption for the antioxidant BHT that can be present in raw material in requirement O12. Furthermore, O2 has included the new CLP classifications that were added in O3 for communicative reasons. Lastly, an exemption that was part of the public consultation for industrial packaging >18 L are exempted from there requirement of recycled material. The new version is called 4.2 and is valid until 15 September 2028.

Adjustment regarding the harmonization of the reclassification of MIT with the Nordic Ecolabel requirements for preservatives and the applicable exemption for the dispersant trimethylolpropane (TMP). The new version is called 3.6.

Exceptions for the application fee for Indoor paint and varnishes and Outdoor paints and varnishes (from product group 097) which are counted as one commodity group may apply. Fees valid from 1 January 2025  Type of fee Amount Application fee including one on-site inspection within the Nordic region *) 3 348 EUR excl. VAT. Inspection of eight recipes is included in the application fee. For inspection of aditional recipes, 418 EUR excl. VAT per recipe will be charged. Renewal fee* 1 673 EUR excl. VAT. Inspection of eight recipes is included in the fee. For inspection of aditional recipes, 2060 EUR excl. VAT per recipe will be charged. More than one inspection visit within the Nordic region** 557 EUR + VAT per visit Inspection visits in Europe** 1 673 EUR + VAT per visit Inspection visits outside Europe** 2 790 EUR + VAT per visit Extension of existing licence*** Extension of existing or changes in licence < 4 hours: 418 EUR + VAT < 8 hours: 836 EUR + VAT ≥ 8 hours: 1 673 EUR + VAT Should the extension regard inspection of recipes, which are not already included in the licence, 406 EUR excl. VAT will be charged per recipe. Annual licence fee: The annual licence fee for the Nordic Swan Ecolabelled products is based on their turnover in the Nordic countries. 0.3% of turnover + VAT from 0 – 30.9 million EUR  0.05% of turnover + VAT > 30.9 million EUR Minimum fee for Nordic region 2 232 EUR + VAT per year Maximum fee for Nordic region No maximum fee Fee for sale outside the Nordic region           (Only if revenue > EUR 300,000 per year) 2 232 EUR + VAT per year * When both the applicant and the manufacturer are micro-enterprises, the 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. ** Where audits requires more than one day away from the office including travelling, Nordic Ecolabelling can invoice an additional fee of 1 083 EUR per extra day. Other extraordinary costs induced by the audit can also be invoiced the applicant. *** As for an extension of or amendments to a licence, time consumed in connection with the review process will be invoiced according to the extent of the required task. We make a distinction between entirely administrative tasks that last less than 1 hour, and all other tasks that last between 1 and 4 hours, between 4 and 8 hours and more than 8 hours. The recipient is liable for the VAT according to article 56 of the Council Directive 2006/112/EC. All information given on this site is subject to a disclaimer for errors and omissions Fees valid from 1 January 2024  Type of fee Amount Application fee including one on-site inspection within the Nordic region *) 3 251 EUR excl. VAT. Inspection of eight recipes is included in the application fee. For inspection of aditional recipes, 389 EUR excl. VAT per recipe will be charged. Renewal fee* 1 625 EUR excl. VAT. Inspection of eight recipes is included in the fee. For inspection of aditional recipes, 194,5 EUR excl. VAT per recipe will be charged. More than one inspection visit within the Nordic region** 541EUR + VAT per visit Inspection visits in Europe** 1 625 EUR + VAT per visit Inspection visits outside Europe** 2 709 EUR + VAT per visit Extension of existing licence*** Extension of existing or changes in licence < 4 hours: 406 EUR + VAT < 8 hours: 812 EUR + VAT ≥ 8 hours: 1 625 EUR + VAT Should the extension regard inspection of recipes, which are not already included in the licence, 406 EUR excl. VAT will be charged per recipe. Annual licence fee: The annual licence fee for the Nordic Swan Ecolabelled products is based on their turnover in the Nordic countries. 0.3% of turnover + VAT from 0 – 30 million EUR  0.05% of turnover + VAT > 30 million EUR Minimum fee for Nordic region 2 167 EUR + VAT per year Maximum fee for Nordic region No maximum fee Fee for sale outside the Nordic region           (Only if revenue > EUR 300,000 per year) 2 167 EUR + VAT per year * When both the applicant and the manufacturer are micro-enterprises, the 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. ** Where audits requires more than one day away from the office including travelling, Nordic Ecolabelling can invoice an additional fee of 1 083 EUR per extra day. Other extraordinary costs induced by the audit can also be invoiced the applicant. *** As for an extension of or amendments to a licence, time consumed in connection with the review process will be invoiced according to the extent of the required task. We make a distinction between entirely administrative tasks that last less than 1 hour, and all other tasks that last between 1 and 4 hours, between 4 and 8 hours and more than 8 hours. The recipient is liable for the VAT according to article 56 of the Council Directive 2006/112/EC. All information given on this site is subject to a disclaimer for errors and omissions

Adjustment of O2 where the EUH208 requirement has been removed. Furthermore, the validity of the criteria has been prolonged with 6 months. The new version is called 3.11 and is valid until December 31, 2024.

A change has been made to requirement O7, Residual monomers in polymers in the criteria for chemical building products. The new version is called 3.2.

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The product group includes indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes, wood stains and related products. In addition, industrial paints and varnishes, anti-corrosion paint for industry and infrastructure and wood oils are included.

With long shelf lives and strict quality requirements, paints and varnishes with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel help reduce resource use. They promote circular economy and reduces the climate impact of paints and varnishes.

** Where audits requires more than one day away from the office including travelling, Nordic Ecolabelling can invoice an additional fee of 1 083 EUR per extra day. Other extraordinary costs induced by the audit can also be invoiced the applicant.

Adjustment of the time-based trimethylolpropane (TMP) exemption. The current exemption will apply during the period of validity of the criteria and TMP will be re-evaluated during the development of new criteria. The new version is called 3.9.

Annual licence fee: The annual licence fee for the Nordic Swan Ecolabelled products is based on their turnover in the Nordic countries.

Exceptions for the application fee for Indoor paint and varnishes and Outdoor paints and varnishes (from product group 097) which are counted as one commodity group may apply.

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In the background document below you will find reasoning and facts behind the specific requirements in the criteria document.

The recipient is liable for the VAT according to article 56 of the Council Directive 2006/112/EC. All information given on this site is subject to a disclaimer for errors and omissions

Nordic Ecolabelling decided 7 December 2023 to remove the requirement of recycled material in metal packaging completely. Furthermore, the limit values for recycled material in plastic packaging has been lowered from 40% to 30%. In addition, lids and handles are no longer exempted from the requirement and must comply with the overall requirement.

The Nordic Swan Ecolabel is one of the world's toughest environmental certifications – and as such, a powerful tool for producers and brand owners.

Here you will find information about criteria, costs, regulations, marketing and graphical guidelines and learn how to get started with your application.

*** As for an extension of or amendments to a licence, time consumed in connection with the review process will be invoiced according to the extent of the required task. We make a distinction between entirely administrative tasks that last less than 1 hour, and all other tasks that last between 1 and 4 hours, between 4 and 8 hours and more than 8 hours.

Should the extension regard inspection of recipes, which are not already included in the licence, 406 EUR excl. VAT will be charged per recipe.

Nordic Ecolabelling decided 24 September 2024, to extend the time-limited exemption in O3 for TMP to 2027-05-31. The new version is called 4.3 and is valid until 15 September 2028.

For each product area you can find the criteria documents needed, an application guide to help you through the application process and information about fees.

The criteria for Nordic Ecolabelled paints and varnishes were published on November 15th, 2015. Version 3.0 of the criteria is valid until December 31st, 2019.

On 9 May 2023, Nordic Ecolabelling decided to extend the exemption for respirable crystalline silica with classification H350i (O3). The new version is called 3.12.