Cosmetic products

A Nordic Swan Ecolabel cosmetic product meets strict requirements throughout its life cycle. A lower environmental and health impact is achieved by very strict requirements for harmful chemicals. Furthermore, the product also meets requirements for raw materials and contributes to a more circular economy through requirements for packaging.

Nordic Swan Ecolabel cosmetic products:

• Meet strict health requirements for chemicals, including a ban on substances classified to cause cancer, as toxic to reproduction or to potentially damage genetic material. Also identified or potential endocrine disruptors on up-to-date lists from EU and national authorities or by classification are banned, and it is not allowed to add PFAS.
• Contain no microplastics.
• Contain no fragrances if the skin or hair care products is intended for babies or children.
• Meet strict environmental requirements for chemicals to avoid long-term, negative effects in nature (biodegradability), to avoid harmful chemicals accumulating in animals and humans (bioaccumulation), and to avoid substances that are toxic to, for example, fish and crustaceans (ecotoxicity).
• Responsible sourcing of renewable raw materials is promoted, and any palm oil or palm kernel oil in the product is RSPO certified.
• Have packaging that contributes to a circular economy. The amount of packaging is low, and design and material composition promote recycling.
• Wet wipes contain no plastic fibres.

The product group includes lotions, sunscreens, soap, shampoo, conditioner, and makeup – and all other products covered by the EU Cosmetics Regulation. It is also possible to certify wet wipes, animal care products, sex lubricants and medical lubricants. Products that are covered by the EU Biocidal Regulation cannot be certified with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel.