The ÖkoControl Label is given to furniture, bedding or mattresses made of natural, sustainable materials after strict tests made by independent and accredited test laboratories. It's a label guaranting the low output of dangerous emissions.
Learn more: ÖkoControl website
Conformity with ÖkoControl's standard is verified by an independent organization (third party) following ISO 17025 Testing and Calibration Laboratories
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ÖkoControl Gesellschaft für Qualitätsstandards ökologischer Einrichtungshäuser mbH
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For-profit
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None.
Member of: QUL - Qualitätsverband umweltverträgeliche Latexmatratzen e.V.
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Product categories this ecolabel applies to
Furniture Textiles
Where this ecolabel is found
Austria Germany
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Last updated: 29 February 2012