What a label does and doesn't promise
Sixteen ecolabels appear on our products. They're not interchangeable: one checks the chemistry, another the forest or the factory. Below, for each label, you'll find who issues it, what is checked, and which products carry it.
- 16
- ecolabels
- 485
- products with a label
- 49
- brands
For your skin
Skin & allergies
These labels check the ingredients: fragrance, preservatives and substances that cause contact allergies.
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AllergyCertifiedIndependent certification for products with the lowest possible allergy risk. No fragrance, no known allergens.123 products
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Asthma & Allergy FinlandFinland's allergy label, run by the national Allergy, Skin and Asthma Federation. Products are always fragrance-free and contain no commonly sensitising or irritating substances.25 products
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Asthma Allergy NordicThe shared allergy label of the Danish, Swedish and Norwegian asthma and allergy associations. No fragrance, no sensitising preservatives, every ingredient assessed.53 products
- Dermatest excellentA seal from Dermatest, a private German test institute. The product was patch-tested on volunteers' skin under a dermatologist's control and rated "excellent" for skin tolerance.11 products
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EcocertFrench certification body for natural and organic cosmetics and cleaning products. Checks origin and composition.63 products
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Nature Care ProductGerman label for natural non-food products such as cleaning agents, laundry products and toys. Made from plant, animal or mineral raw materials instead of petrochemicals.
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OEKO-TEX Standard 100International label for textiles tested for harmful substances. Every part, from thread to button, is checked in the lab.159 products
For the planet
Planet & materials
These labels look at the raw material, the factory and the waste: forests, cotton, bleaching, emissions.
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Certified Organic CottonNot a label of its own, but a claim: the cotton is certified organic under a recognised standard, such as GOTS, OCS or the EU organic rules. Which standard is behind it differs per brand.37 products
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ClimatePartnerA climate label from ClimatePartner: the company calculates its carbon footprint, sets reduction targets and funds climate projects. It does not mean the product is climate neutral.60 products
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EU EcolabelThe official ecolabel of the European Union. It goes to products with a lower environmental impact across their whole life cycle, from raw materials to disposal.17 products
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FSCWood and paper from responsibly managed forests, with a traceable chain from forest to product.82 products
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GOTSGlobal Organic Textile Standard: organic natural fibres, checked for chemicals, environmental impact and working conditions from fibre to finished product.109 products
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Nordic Swan EcolabelThe official ecolabel of the Nordic countries. Strict requirements on raw materials, production, chemicals and packaging, across the whole life cycle.80 products
For animals
Animals
These labels cover animal-derived ingredients and animal testing.
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Cruelty Free (PETA)PETA's Beauty Without Bunnies programme lists brands that pledge that neither they nor their ingredient suppliers test on animals, anywhere in the world.116 products
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VeganThe Vegan Society's Vegan Trademark: no animal-derived ingredients and no animal testing, checked per product.419 products
