EU Ecolabel certified paper products respect strict criteria promoting energy efficient manufacturing processes to reduce air and water emissions, and respecting forests.
Graphic paper
The EU Ecolabel graphic paper product group covers any unprinted paper (plain and coloured) which is to be used for writing, printing or conversion purposes.
The EU Ecolabel guarantees that graphic paper products contain a limited amount of hazardous substances and source raw materials from sustainably managed forests or recycled materials.
| Current criteria | |
| Validity | 31 December 2028 |
| Application pack / User manual | |
| Practical guide | Practical guide for the use of the EU Ecolabel in the green public procurement of graphic paper |
| Revision | Not started |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Criteria in a nutshell | Factsheet (in all EU languages) |
Printed paper, stationery paper, and paper carrier bag products
This EU Ecolabel product group covers printed paper products, envelopes, paper carrier bag, wrapping paper and stationery products.
The EU Ecolabel is awarded to the products in this group that follow stringent criteria guaranteeing the use of fibres sourced from sustainably managed forests or recycled materials, the restricted use of hazardous substances, and that they are manufactured in a sustainable way regarding emissions, energy use and waste.
| Current criteria | |
| Validity | 31 December 2028 |
| Application pack / User manual | User Manual - Printed paper, stationery paper, and paper carrier bag products |
| Revision | Finalised |
| Miscellaneous | Preliminary Report - Converted Paper Products Preliminary Report - Printed paper products Webinar for stakeholders (2020): Presentation |
| Criteria in a nutshell | Factsheet (in all EU languages) |
Tissue paper and tissue products
This EU Ecolabel group includes any personal hygiene products such as tissues, toilet paper and napkins.
The EU Ecolabel guarantees that certified tissue paper products contain a limited amount of hazardous substances and source raw materials from sustainably managed forests or recycled materials.
| Current criteria | |
| Validity | 31 December 2028 |
| Application pack / User manual | |
| Practical guide | |
| Revision | Not started |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Criteria in a nutshell | Factsheet (in all EU languages) |
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