SustentaX is a Brazilian ecolabel that assists consumers to identify sustainable products, materials, equipments and services. Products with the SustentaX Seal are evaluated for their quality and human safety. Manufacturers must prove their social, environmental and marketing responsibilities. The independent verification process for the SustentaX Seal is based on ISO 14024.
Learn more: SustentaX website
Conformity with SustentaX's standard is verified by an independent organization (third party).
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Building products Cleaning products Cosmetics / Personal care Furniture Textiles
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Angola Argentina Bahamas Bolivia Brazil Chile Costa Rica Cuba Ecuador Greece Jamaica Mexico Paraguay Peru Portugal South Africa United Arab Emirates United States Uruguay Venezuela
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Last updated: 20 January 2012