The product group includes windows, window doors and external doors. This includes products like fixed and opening facade and roof windows, balcony and terrace doors and external doors made in wood, aluminium and/or steel. Windows, window doors and external doors not covered by the standard EN 14351-1 are not included in this product group.
Nordic Swan Ecolabel windows, window doors and external doors have a reduced environmental and climate impact throughout their life cycle: All the relevant environmental aspects in the life cycle are assessed and strict requirements formulated where ecolabelling can have the greatest effect.
The requirements include among others:
- Limits for energy losses in the use phase
- Material requirements
- Chemical requirements regarding environmental and health effects
- Limits for VOC-emissions from production
- Test of good function and quality to ensure a long service life
- Focus on circular economy with design for disassembly for repair and material recycling
- Support of national take-back-systems
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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.