Demonstrates that a product is a good environmental choice. The "Swan" symbol, as it is known in Nordic countries, is available for approximately 60 product groups. The Swan checks that products fulfill certain criteria using methods such as samples from independent laboratories, certificates and control visits.
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Standard is not available online, and is reviewed with an unknown frequency.
Number of standards 1 Adapted for regional / national / local conditions No Standards in development 0 Standards in revision 0 Performance requirements UnknownEcolabel addresses these stages:
Supply-chain phases N/AEcolabel addresses these issues:
Social attributes
Unknown
Environmental attributes
Unknown
Tracks environmental/social impacts
Unknown
Mutual recognition:
Recognizes other ecolabels as equivalent
Unknown
Recognized as equivalent by other ecolabels
Unknown
Standard(s) developed / managed by
Unknown
Standard-setting norm(s) followed
Unknown
Standard-setting process
Not open and consensus-based
External stakeholders involved in standard-setting
Unknown
Conformity with Nordic Ecolabel or "Swan"'s standard is verified by unknown.
Verifiers accredited
Unknown
Frequency of ongoing audits
Unknown
Certification / registration required
Unknown
Public audit / assessment reports
Unknown
Chain-of-custody data
No
Corrective action reports issued
Unknown
Field site visit(s)
No
Duration of certification
2 to 4 years
Specific metrics and data
No
Time to achieve certification / registration
Unknown
Time series data
Unknown
Dispute resolution process
Unknown
Ongoing audits / surveillance following certification
Required; done by an independent organization (third party)
Name
Nordic Council of Ministers
Type Non-profit
Address SIS Ecolabelling ABYear est. Unknown Member of Unknown Funding sources Unknown
Phone Unknown Email svanen@ecolabel.seTarget audience(s)
Unknown
This ecolabel certifies
Unknown
Product categories this ecolabel applies to
Where this ecolabel is found
Has issued its ecolabel in
Unknown
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Last updated: 30 July 2010