PromZ Vak 04-2016

Industry Barometer 2/2016 The Netherlands 25 EU-BIO-Logo Product Ecology European Union Bio Logo ec.europa.eu EU Bio Seal, has been prescribed since 2010 for all pre-packed organic food products from ecological and organic agriculture in the EU, since 2012 indicating the control-body code and the origin of the ingredients. Non-packed organic products can be marked with Bio logo on a voluntary basis. ................................................................................................. Fairtrade Seal Product Ecology www.fairtrade-deutschland.de The FAIRTRADE seal is awarded to products that are produced and traded under defined social and in part also ecological conditions. As a rule, the seals are awarded by national orga- nisations that have amalgamated in the umbrella association Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO). ................................................................................................. FSC Product Ecology Forest Stewardship Council www.fsc-deutschland.de FSC (Forest Stewardship Council, Bonn), international non- profit organisation that has initiated the international FSC certification system for the forestry industry. Ten globally applicable principles guarantee the origin of wood and paper products with FSC seal from sustainably managed forests. The FSC has three label categories. ................................................................................................. GOTS Product Ecology Global Organic Textile Standard www.global-standard.org GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), global standard for the processing of textiles from organically generated natural fibres. It defines ecological and social standards along the value-added chain that are ensured through independent certification. PEFC Product Ecology Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes www.pefc.at PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes), seal of forest owners and the wood industry for the promotion of sustainable forest management. Is regarded more as a „soft“ seal due to its generous criteria. ................................................................................................. ETL Listed Product Economy Electrical Testing Laboratories Listed www.intertek.com ETL Listed label (Electrical Testing Laboratories), safety test seal from Intertek for the North-American market. Certifies electrical or fuel-driven products in accordance with the rele- vant safety standards and minimum requirements. z 2016 nummer 4 - www.promz.nl 113