The EU Ecolabel for cosmetics, a demanding label
By Jeremy Fain, founder of Restelys. Updated 17 October 2026. 2 sources cited.
Created by the European Union and checked by independent bodies, the Ecolabel is one of the few official labels for everyday care.
The EU Ecolabel criteria for cosmetic products are set by a Commission decision. They cover toxicity to aquatic life, biodegradability of ingredients, banned substances and the impact of packaging.
Unlike a free-form claim, the Ecolabel is awarded after verification by a competent body, Afnor in France. It is exactly the kind of label the EU directive on environmental claims recognises.
We have asked our manufacturers to formulate our care products to obtain it. We will display it once awarded, not before.
Sources
- Commission Decision (EU) 2021/1870 establishing the EU Ecolabel criteria for cosmetic products.
- Regulation (EC) No 66/2010 on the EU Ecolabel.
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