Biodegradability requirement for non-ionic and cationic surfactants

Mandatory

Required? Yes: must be met to carry the credential.

Klar Cite summary

This clause concerns biodegradability of surfactants. It applies to all wet processes. Evidence the scheme asks for: declaration from SDS and/or chemical supplier supported by OECD; ISO test results. This concerns ecosystems and nature.

EU Ecolabel·clause Appendix 1 (f)(iii)·p.31

Ecosystem Health

This credential is recognised by Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard.

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Details

What the product must meet

Applies to
all wet processes

How it is proven

Evidence required
declaration from SDS and/or chemical supplier supported by OECD or ISO test results
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 · Textile products · version 32014D0350 · clause Appendix 1 (f)(iii) · page 31 · build 2026-10-22-0117 · https://klarcite.com/r/8393002581520a31

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Page 31, Appendix 1 EU ECOLABEL TEXTILE RESTRICTED SUBSTANCE LIST. Read in build 2026-10-22-0117, harvested 2026-10-22.

uid 8393002581520a31 · document 15f6b68e003e3afe · fidelity condensed · published 2014-06

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