No or less harmful materials or ingredients
Read all about the theme here and apply for the corresponding labels using the form.
Definition
An item made using no or less environmentally harmful materials or ingredients compared to similar items with the same function, as demonstrated by a quality mark or established product feature.
Labels
The following labels can be assigned to items within this theme:
- PFAS-free: Items produced without PFAS compared to similar items that still contain PFAS.
- Microplastic-free: Items produced without microplastics compared to similar items that (still) contain microplastics.
- Avoids harmful substances: Items with a quality mark that meets strict environmental standards, or an established product feature where no or fewer substances are used that could be harmful to humans, animals, or the environment.
Eligible characteristics and quality marks
An item must carry one of the characteristics or quality marks below to be eligible for a label.
Labels for multiple themes
Do you want to apply for labels across multiple themes? You can do this all in 1 form. So there is no need to fill out a separate form for each theme.
Applying for a sustainability feature
Do you sell a product range that carries a characteristic or quality mark? Then you can apply for one or more labels by following these steps:
- Check whether your product range meets the criteria of the desired label (see themes);
- Download the "Application_form_Sustainability_features" using the button below and indicate per EAN which quality mark your item carries. Does the quality mark apply to the entire brand? Then fill in the ‘brandlevel’ tab with the brand name and the quality mark.
- Upload the proof of your sustainability quality marks so we can verify that your product range qualifies.
- Fill out the form and click 'send'. The form can be found on every theme page. See the menu on the left for this.
- You will receive a response within 2 working days.