EU Ecolabel - Personal and animal care products

The EU Ecolabel absorbent hygiene products group includes products such as baby nappies, feminine sanitary pads, panty liners and tampons, nursing pads, absorbing sheets, disposable absorbent components in some reusable products and adult incontinence products - unless the latter are registered as medical devices.

The EU Ecolabel guarantees restricted use of hazardous substances, no use of allergenic fragrances and lotions as well as reduction of waste. All products also comply with stringent requirements on absorption and leakage, skin dryness, fit and comfort, and overall performance.

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.

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.

The EU Ecolabel can be awarded to reusable menstrual cups made of silicone or other elastomers.

The EU Ecolabel guarantees restricted use of hazardous substances, strict limits on colorants, and no use of fragrances. The products also comply with stringent biocompatibility requirements, leakage, fit and comfort, and overall performance.