China Environmental Label was initiated by SEPA in 1993. It provides environmental standards for construction materials, textiles, vehicles, cosmetics, electronics, packaging, and more.
Learn more: China Environmental Labelling website
Conformity with China Environmental Labelling's standard is verified by an independent organization (third party).
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Name
China Environmental United Certification Center
Member of
ISO
Type
Government
Also manages
China Energy Conservation Program (CECP), and China Water Conservation Certification
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Product categories this ecolabel applies to
Building products Cleaning products Cosmetics / Personal care Electronics Forest products / Paper Appliances Other Packaging Textiles Transportation
Other categories: batteries, unleaded gasoline, soft drinks, toys, pesticides, furniture, wallpaper, tableware, footwear
Where this ecolabel is found
China New Zealand
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Last updated: 20 January 2012