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EU Ecolabel – Paints and Varnishes User Manual

Find below the User Manual and necessary documents for applying and earning the EU Ecolabel on products under Paints and Varnishes category. Revised/updated versions of the Application form Annex I, II and III to be published shortly.

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Publication date
12 January 2026
Author
Directorate-General for Environment

Description

Files

  • 14 JULY 2026
EU Ecolabel Paints and Varnishes Products UM – User Manual
  • 12 JANUARY 2026
EU Ecolabel Check list form Decorative paints, varnishes, and related products (Annex I)
  • 12 JANUARY 2026
EU Ecolabel Check list form Performance coatings and related products (Annex II)
  • 12 JANUARY 2026
EU Ecolabel Check list form Water-based aerosol spray paints (Annex III)
  • 12 JANUARY 2026
EU Ecolabel Paints and Varnishes Products Declaration criterion 1-TiO2 supplier (for Annexes I, II and III)
  • 12 JANUARY 2026
EU Ecolabel Paints and Varnishes Products Declaration criterion 1-TiO2 manufacturer (for Annexes I, II and III)
  • 7 APRIL 2026
EU Ecolabel Paints and Varnishes Products Declaration criterion 4-chemical suppliers (for Annexes I, II and III)
  • 12 JANUARY 2026
EU Ecolabel Paints and Varnishes Products Declaration laboratory tests for criteria 2 to 5 (for Annexes I, II and III)