European Commission

Product categories

The European Ecolabel covers an increasing number of product groups, taking in major areas of manufacturing and also tourist accommodation services. The criteria for each product group have been identified on the basis of comprehensive studies of the environmental aspects related to the entire life cycle of the product. These are normally valid for three years.
More information: Criteria setting process.

This allows for regular revision to take into account technical improvements and changes in the market. To be awarded the European Ecolabel, an individual product must comply with all criteria - key, best practice and performance.

You can find out exactly what carrying the EU Ecolabel logo means for a particular product by clicking on the groups listed below. The information there will tell you what the current criteria are and how long these are valid for. It also includes guidance for applicants.

“If you would like the EC to consider a new product or service category to be included in the EU Ecolabel scheme, you can fill in the form presented here. Please answer the questions to explain the reasons why the product or service group is proposed and provide useful data to support its application. The completed form should be submitted directly to the EU Ecolabel Helpdesk. The European Ecolabelling Board (EUEB), after scrutinising all proposals, will select priority product groups for which the criteria will be developed in the following years.”

You have also a possibility to apply to lead the product group criteria development/creation process. If you are interested, please download and fill in this form and send it to the EU Ecolabel Helpdesk.

Overview of validity of product groups

Established product groups

	Cleaning		Clothing		Do-it-yourself
All purpose cleaners and cleaners for sanitary facilities Detergents for dishwashing machines Hand dishwashing detergents Laundry detergents Soaps, shampoos and hair conditioners		Textile products Footwear		Paints and varnishes
	Electronic Equipment		Floor coverings		Furniture
Personal computers Portable computers Televisions		Wooden coverings Textile coverings Hard floor coverings		Wooden furniture
	Gardening		Household Appliances		Lubricants
Growing media and Soil improvers		Light bulbs Heat pumps		Lubricants
	Other household items		Paper		Services
Mattresses		Copying and graphic paper Tissue paper		Campsite services Tourist accommodation service

Product group development

	Buildings		Ecolabel - EuP project		Imaging equipment
		Laptops, desktops, lighting, washing machines and refrigerators
	Printed Paper		Toilets		Taps and showerheads
	Heating systems		Laundry detergents and Detergents for diswashers for Professional use		Newsprint