EU Ecolabel Certification Explained

Type: Cruelty-Free

Country: European Union

Established: 1992

Scope

Textiles, household cleaners, cosmetics, paper, services

Audit rigor

Level: third-party-audit. Supply-chain verified: No.

Cost for brands

Application fee and annual licence fee. Max €25,000 per year.

Recognized in

EU, EEA countries

Notes

The EU's voluntary ecolabel for products and services meeting high environmental standards. For textiles, it limits hazardous substances and requires environmental performance criteria. Not a vegan certification — it addresses environmental impact, not animal use. The flower logo (sometimes called the 'Daisy') is distinct from organic or vegan marks.