Personal and animal care

The EU Ecolabel guarantees that personal and animal care products are not only safe and of high quality, but also have a reduced environmental impact.
The EU Ecolabel absorbent hygiene products group includes products such as baby nappies, feminine care pads, tampons and nursing pads.
The EU Ecolabel guarantees that certified products use a restricted quantity of hazardous substances as well as a limited amount of resources. All products are also performance and quality tested.
Current criteria | |
Validity | 31 December 2023 |
Application pack / User manual | |
Revision | |
Miscellaneous | |
Criteria in a nutshell | Factsheet (EN) |
The EU Ecolabel animal care products group includes soaps, shampoos and washing agents for use on animals.
The EU Ecolabel ensures that certified products contain biodegradable and renewable ingredients from sustainable sources, have minimised and easy-to-recycle packaging, and have a restricted use of hazardous substances.
Current criteria | |
Valid | 31 December 2027 |
Application pack / User manual | User Manual - Animal Care Products Detergent Ingredient Database (DID-list) Part A (2016) Detergent Ingredient Database (DID-list) Part B (2016) Additional information for substances not listed in the DID list |
Revision | |
Miscellaneous | Final Technical Report (2021) Webinar (2021)
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Criteria in a nutshell | Factsheet (EN) |
The EU Ecolabel cosmetic products group covers rinse-off products such as soap, shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream and toothpaste, as well as leave-on products including creams, oils, hairstyling products, decorative cosmetics and deodorants/antiperspirants.
The EU Ecolabel guarantees that certified products contain biodegradable and renewable ingredients from sustainable sources, have minimised and easy-to-recycle packaging, and have a restricted use of hazardous substances.
Current criteria | |
Valid | 31 December 2027 |
Application pack / User manual | User Manual - Cosmetic Products Detergent Ingredient Database (DID-list) Part A (2016) Detergent Ingredient Database (DID-list) Part B (2016) Additional information for substances not listed in the DID list |
Revision | |
Miscellaneous | Final Technical Report (2021) Webinar (2021)
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Criteria in a nutshell | Factsheet (EN) |
Helpdesk
Do you need more information about this product group? Please contact the EU Ecolabel Helpdesk.