Biodegradability of detergents and surfactants
Mandatory
Required? Yes: must be met to carry the credential.
Klar Cite summary
This clause concerns biodegradability of detergents and surfactants. This relates mainly to ecosystems and nature.
EU Ecolabel·clause (a)·p.26
Ecosystem Health
This credential is recognised by Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard.
Original wording
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Details
How it is proven
- Evidence required
- declaration from the leather, textile or coated fabric producer, supported by a declaration from their chemical supplier(s) and relevant SDSs and results of EN ISO 11734 or ECETOC No 28 OECD 311 tests.
- Who checks it
- Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake
Klar Cite’s reading
Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.
- Type of requirement
- Meet a limit or condition — e.g. a maximum emission or a minimum recycled content
- Required?
- Yes — must be met to carry the credential
- Topic
- Ecosystem Health — the topic the clause addresses, grouped by the Common Materials Framework (CMF)
Cite this clause
EU Ecolabel · Furniture · version 32016D1332 · clause (a) · page 26 · build 2026-10-22-0117 · https://klarcite.com/r/07ffaef58badfa07
Record details
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