The Nordic Swan Ecolabel environmental requirements for paints, stains and varnishes for indoor use

A Nordic Swan Ecolabelled paint or varnish have reduced environmental impact throughout its lifecycle. Through strict requirements the product group is a better choice for users and the environment.

With long shelf lives and strict quality requirements, Nordic Ecolabel requirements for paints or varnishes help reduce resource use. The requirements further promote circular economy and reduces the climate impact of paints and varnishes.

Nordic Swan Ecolabelled paint or varnish:

• Meet strict quality requirements to promote long-lasting, durable, and efficient paints and varnishes which leads to less use of resources in a lifecycle perspective.
• Meet strict requirements regarding environmentally hazardous chemicals.
• Meet strict health requirements for chemicals. It means that the paint/varnish does not contain substances that can cause cancer, damage genes or reproductive capacity.
• Is free from phthalates, fluorinated substances and identified and potential endocrine disruptors on current lists from EU and national authorities.
• Meet strict requirements for emissions from harmful substances. This is positive for the indoor environment.
• Meet requirements for the manufacturing of raw materials with high climate impact such as titanium dioxide and cement/hydraulic binders.
• Has packaging that includes recycled material – which contributes to a circular economy.
• Ensures use of renewable raw materials that originate from sustainably produced and controlled sources.

What does it cost?

When you apply for the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, you must pay a fee. Additionally, when you have a certification, you must pay an annual licence fee based on the turnover of the certified product or service.

Please visit our Nordic website to see the specific fees. You will find them at the bottom of the page for the relevant product group under the fees» tab. You can find all product groups here.