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Third-Party Certifications and Ecolabels
Recent estimates suggest that there are over 400 green certification systems and ecolabels marking consumer products in nearly every category (Bogdan 2010). For the high-volume cleaning product segment, the trend in the marketplace is to qualify these products as green if they meet one of the certifications listed below (ISSA). To view and research a comprehensive list of global ecolabels visit Ecolabel Index.
The Design for the Environment Safer Product Labeling Program advances EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment. The program uses EPA's chemical expertise and resources to carefully evaluate products and to label only those that have met the program's highly protective standards. By allowing use of the logo on products, EPA empowers consumers and commercial purchasers to select safer chemical products that do not sacrifice quality or performance —and are safer for people and the planet.
Green Seal is a pioneer in promoting a sustainable economy. In 1989 there were no other environmental certification programs in the US and Green Seal founders had the foresight to recognize the need for a tool to help shoppers find truly green products. They developed the Green Seal as a non-profit to stand for absolute integrity. Over the years the reputation of the Seal brand has grown to symbolize environmental leadership, and it continues to represent unquestionably green products and services.
Founded in 1988 by the Government of Canada but now recognized world-wide, EcoLogo TM is North America’s largest, most respected environmental standard and certification mark. EcoLogo provides customers – public, corporate and consumer – with assurance that the products and services bearing the logo meet stringent standards of environmental leadership.
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