The product category includes unconverted and unprinted paper or board, made from cellulosic fibres, used for writing, printing and copying.
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel on a paper product signifies that the product meets strict environmental requirements, for example:
- The paper must either be made of virgin fibres and/or recycled fibres. At least 70% of fibres used in paper must come from sustainably managed forests or be recycled.
- Limitation of hazardous substances in chemicals used during production.
- Limits on energy consumption during production.
- Limits on emissions to air and water.
- A new generation (5) of criteria has been published on November 20, 2020.
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How to apply
4 steps on how to get a Nordic Swan Ecolabel certification.
The application is to be submitted in the Nordic Ecolabelling Portal.
Want to know more about environmental certification with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel?
Contact us and we will help you: Bos@svanemerket.no
Please state which product you are considering eco-labeling with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel.
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.