1. What does Blue Angel Ecolabel mean?
Blue Angel Ecolabel is the world's first and most successful eco-label, proposed by the United Nations Ministry of the Interior and transferred to the German Federal Ministry of Environmental Protection in 1986. The logo of Blue Angel Ecolabel German Blue Angel certification comes from the logo of the United Nations Environment Programme, and its certification is mainly carried out in the form of test reports, corporate self-declarations and other documents according to the audit standards. According to a survey by the German Environment Agency, among European consumers, the Blue Angel brand awareness reached 90%, and 23% of consumers said that the environmental label Blue Angel Ecolabel would influence their purchase decisions.
2. Problems when applying for Blue Angel Ecolabel certification in Germany
1. where do i find the criteria that a product /serviceh**e to fulfill in order to be awarded the blue angel?
Q: What can I find about a product or service that meets the criteria for being awarded the Blue Angel Label?
all criteria are listed in the relevant basic awardcriteria.
A: All standards are listed in the relevant basic standards.
2. i cannot find suitable basic award criteria for myproduct in order to make an application, what can i do?
Q: What should I do if I can't find the basic standard of the product that the applicant is applying for?
check whether you can find a suitable product categoryunder pending investigative orders. if not, you can submit a new proposal.
A: Check to see if you can find a suitable product category in the active research list. If not, you can submit a new proposal.
3. is it possible for a foreign company to submit anapplication?
Q: Can a foreign company file an application?
yes, foreign companies are also able to apply for theblue angel.
A: Yes. Foreign companies can also apply for the Blue Angel label.
4. can a product named in the application be producedabroad?
Q: Can the products under application be produced overseas?
yes. please state the production locations whensubmitting the application.
A: Yes. Please indicate the place of manufacture of the product where the application is submitted.
5. can the product named in the application be produced indifferent locations and if yes, do i need to register all of the productionlocations?
Q: Can the products under application be produced in different regions?If so, do I need to register all production sites?
yes, the products can be produced in different locationsand these locations must all be stated when submitting the application.
A: Yes. Products can be produced in different regions, and these places of production must be indicated in the application.
6. can a test report from a foreign testing institution alsobe used?
Q: Can I use the test report from a foreign testing agency?
yes, as long as it verifies compliance with therequirements stated in the basic award criteria and the report is completed ingerman or english.
A: Yes. As long as it confirms compliance with the laboratory requirements listed in the basic standards and the report is presented in German or English.