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Tier 3 — SpecialtyNordic Countries· Europe
Nordic Swan Ecolabel
The official environmental label of the Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland). Covers ~60 product categories from cleaning products to hotels — NOT specifically an organic standard.
Official siteWhat it guarantees
- ●Lifecycle-based environmental criteria for the product category.
- ●Restrictions on hazardous chemicals.
- ●Recyclability and packaging requirements.
- ●Audited every 3-5 years against an updated standard.
What it does NOT
- ○Doesn't certify food as organic — Nordic Swan on a food package means lower-environmental-impact, not 'no synthetic pesticides'.
Inspection
On-site + product review by national Ecolabel office
Residue testing
Risk-based per category
Established
1989
Body type
Government body
Scope
Several categories
Trust tier
Single-issue certification — strong inside its scope (textile, cosmetics, social) but not a general organic stamp.