The EU Ecolabel Paints and Varnishes product category includes 3 product groups: decorative paints, varnishes, and related products; performance coatings and related products; and water-based aerosol spray paints. The EU Ecolabel criteria guarantee, among others, reduced amounts of hazardous substances and of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The certified products are also tested for high performance for indoor and/or outdoor use.
Decorative paints, varnishes, and related products
| Current Criteria | Commission Decision (EU) 2025/2607 of 17 December 2025 |
| Validity | 31 December 2032 |
| Application pack / User manual | User Manual - Decorative paints, varnishes, and related products |
| Practical guide (in all languages) | In preparation |
| Revision | Finalised |
| Miscellaneous | Webinar (2026) |
| Criteria in a nutshell | Factsheet (in all EU languages) |
Performance coatings and related products
| Current Criteria | Commission Decision (EU) 2025/2607 of 17 December 2025 |
| Validity | 31 December 2032 |
| Application pack / User manual | User Manual - Performance coatings and related products |
| Practical guide (in all languages) | In preparation |
| Revision | Finalised |
| Miscellaneous | Webinar (2026) |
| Criteria in a nutshell | Factsheet (in all EU languages) |
Water-based aerosol spray paints
| Current Criteria | Commission Decision (EU) 2025/2607 of 17 December 2025 |
| Validity | 31 December 2032 |
| Application pack / User manual | User Manual - Water-based aerosol spray paints |
| Practical guide (in all languages) | In preparation |
| Revision | Finalised |
| Miscellaneous | Webinar (2026) |
| Criteria in a nutshell | Factsheet (in all EU languages) |
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