EU Ecolabel

European Commission Reports Record EU Ecolabel Uptake and Ongoing Criteria Revisions

In April 2026 the European Commission reported record uptake of the voluntary EU Ecolabel, with more than 116,000 products and 3,500 licences now certified and strong SME participation across key product groups. This reinforces the label’s role as a mainstream sustainability signal in EU markets and signals that updated criteria for detergents, tourist accommodation, and cleaning services are expected around 2026–2027, giving producers an early view of future requirements.

21 Apr 2026, 14:37environment.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionEuropean Economic Area

EU Commission Updates EU Ecolabel User Manual For Decorative And Performance Coatings

In April 2026, the European Commission published a revised EU Ecolabel user manual (version 2.0) and updated application package for decorative and performance coatings and water‑based aerosol spray paints under Decision (EU) 2025/2607.[^1^](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/document/download/f2146e5d-3004-4be7-b328-743af962fe37_en?filename=ENV_PV_UserManual_V2.0final%20version%20clean_March%202026.pdf)[^2^](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/publications/eu-ecolabel-performance-coatings-and-related-products-user-manual_en#:~:text=Publication%20date,7%20April%202026) These materials clarify how to demonstrate compliance with new criteria on TiO₂ emissions, white‑pigment content, VOC content and emissions, and wide‑ranging hazardous‑substance restrictions, and will drive more structured data collection, supplier declarations and testing for coatings manufacturers seeking or maintaining the EU Ecolabel.[^1^](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/document/download/f2146e5d-3004-4be7-b328-743af962fe37_en?filename=ENV_PV_UserManual_V2.0final%20version%20clean_March%202026.pdf)[^3^](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/document/download/43ecd017-9b79-499c-af2f-b10f29b00f61_en?filename=C4_Chemical_Supplier_declaration_vf2.0_March%202026.pdf)

10 Apr 2026, 16:49environment.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EU JRC Launches Consultation on EU Ecolabel Indoor Cleaning Services Criteria Revision

The European Commission has initiated the revision of EU Ecolabel criteria for indoor cleaning services, with stakeholder consultations running through May 2026. Updated criteria will likely introduce stricter chemical restrictions and operational standards, impacting market access for sustainable cleaning contracts and green procurement.

9 Apr 2026, 10:33susproc.jrc.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EU JRC Schedules First Meeting and Consultation for Indoor Cleaning Services EU Ecolabel Criteria Revision

The European Commission has launched the revision of EU Ecolabel criteria for indoor cleaning services, with technical meetings and stakeholder consultations scheduled for April and May 2026. Companies should anticipate stricter chemical restrictions and enhanced environmental performance standards that will redefine market leadership and compliance requirements for the cleaning sector through 2027.

6 Apr 2026, 19:59susproc.jrc.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EU JRC Updates Product Groups List With New ESPR and Batteries Projects

The EU Joint Research Centre has updated technical priorities for product groups, signaling upcoming ecodesign and circularity requirements under the ESPR and Batteries Regulation. Manufacturers should prepare for specific technical standards on repairability and battery removability that will dictate future product design and market access across the EU.

3 Apr 2026, 18:07susproc.jrc.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EU JRC Launches 3rd-Milestone Consultation On Textile Products Under ESPR

The European Commission has initiated a pivotal consultation on technical ecodesign requirements for textiles to establish mandatory sustainability standards under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation. Stakeholder participation is essential to shape the technical criteria and Digital Product Passport parameters that will define future market access and compliance costs.

25 Mar 2026, 16:30susproc.jrc.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Corrects EU Ecolabel White Pigment Threshold in Decorative Paints Criteria (Decision (EU) 2025/2607)

The European Commission issued a corrigendum clarifying the white pigment threshold for wet-scrub-resistance testing exemptions in EU Ecolabel criteria for decorative paints. Manufacturers must verify that technical dossiers align with the corrected limit to maintain certification and avoid redundant performance testing obligations.

2 Mar 2026, 09:24eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Webinar On EU Ecolabel For Tourist Accommodation Services

The European Commission is aligning the EU Ecolabel for tourist accommodation with forthcoming sustainability labeling rules and the EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy. This signals the transition of the Ecolabel from a voluntary badge to a primary mechanism for verifying green claims and ensuring market access under stricter environmental reporting standards.

23 Feb 2026, 18:33environment.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Latvia Adopts Greenwashing and Durability Amendments to Unfair Commercial Practices Rules

Latvia has finalized the transposition of EU Directive 2024/825, introducing strict bans on greenwashing and misleading durability claims effective September 2026. Companies must now validate all environmental marketing and product longevity disclosures against new certification and substantiation standards to ensure compliance in the Latvian market.

16 Feb 2026, 19:12likumi.lvLatvia

France Senate Committee Publishes EU Law Adaptation Bill No. 348 Text

France is advancing a comprehensive legislative package to integrate EU mandates on product safety, environmental claims, and market resilience into national law throughout 2026. Businesses face heightened enforcement risks regarding sustainability marketing and must adapt to new emergency conformity procedures for industrial machinery and crisis-relevant products.

12 Feb 2026, 18:39senat.frFranceEuropean Union

EU JRC Final Technical Report On Revision Of EU Ecolabel Criteria For Decorative Paints And Related Products

The European Union has finalized the technical foundation for updated Ecolabel criteria covering decorative paints, performance coatings, and water-based aerosol sprays. Companies must prepare for more stringent environmental and performance standards to maintain certification and secure market access for high-performance sustainable products.

24 Jan 2026, 15:14op.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Publishes EU Ecolabel User Manual And Application Package For Paints And Varnishes

The European Commission has finalized the operational framework and application package for EU Ecolabel compliance across the paints and varnishes sector. This development mandates standardized testing and supply chain transparency for hazardous substances and emissions, requiring manufacturers to audit formulations against strict new performance and chemical safety benchmarks.

17 Jan 2026, 18:00environment.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Extends EU Ecolabel Criteria Validity for Textiles, Mattresses, Furniture, Footwear and Floor Coverings

The European Union has extended the validity of current Ecolabel criteria for textiles, footwear, furniture, floor coverings, and mattresses until 2028 through 2030. This extension provides regulatory stability for manufacturers while the Commission aligns voluntary labeling standards with mandatory requirements under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation.

7 Jan 2026, 09:08eur-lex.europa.euEuropean UnionEuropean Economic Area

Lithuania Adopts Amendments to Unfair Commercial Practices Law to Implement Directive (EU) 2024/825

Lithuania has finalized legislation implementing EU greenwashing and durability rules, with mandatory compliance effective September 27, 2026. Firms must audit environmental claims and product longevity disclosures to avoid significant liability for misleading marketing or planned obsolescence.

24 Dec 2025, 11:11e-tar.ltLithuania

EU Commission Decision 2025/2607 Establishes EU Ecolabel Criteria for Decorative and Performance Paints and Water-Based Aerosol Sprays

The EU has updated Ecolabel criteria for paints and coatings, tightening chemical restrictions and performance standards effective December 2025. Manufacturers must audit formulations for substances like PFAS and microplastics while verifying titanium dioxide supply chain compliance to maintain this high-visibility sustainability certification.

23 Dec 2025, 18:33eur-lex.europa.euEuropean UnionEuropean Economic Area

European Commission Issues Q&A on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (EU) 2024/825

The European Commission issued implementation guidance for the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive which applies from September 2026. Businesses must urgently audit B2C environmental claims and phase out carbon-neutral labels based on offsetting to mitigate greenwashing enforcement risks.

22 Dec 2025, 09:33commission.europa.euEuropean Union

Commission Decision C(2025) 8879: Revised EU Ecolabel Criteria for Paints and Varnishes

The European Commission adopted updated EU Ecolabel criteria for paints and varnishes in December 2025, significantly tightening restrictions on hazardous substances and VOCs. Companies must audit formulations against new limits for isothiazolinones and titanium dioxide to maintain market differentiation through the EU’s premier voluntary sustainability mark.

17 Dec 2025, 19:14ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Chem Trust Guidance on Harmful Chemicals on Black Friday

NGO advocacy is driving increased scrutiny of chemical non-compliance within e-commerce supply chains, specifically targeting hazardous substances in textiles and toys. Companies should anticipate tighter enforcement of EU safety standards on online marketplaces and rising pressure to verify the chemical integrity of imported consumer goods.

20 Nov 2025, 13:48chemtrust.orgEuropean Union

ECHA Adds DBDPE to REACH Candidate List as a Substance of Very High Concern

ECHA has added the flame retardant DBDPE to the REACH Candidate List as a Substance of Very High Concern. This triggers immediate supply chain disclosure and SCIP notification duties while signaling a clear trajectory toward future use restrictions in plastics and textiles.

6 Nov 2025, 10:20echa.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Ecolabel Introduces Certification for Animal Care Products

The EU Ecolabel has officially expanded into the animal care sector with its first certification for pet shampoo based on strict environmental and chemical criteria. This establishes a new voluntary benchmark for sustainable product differentiation and signals a shift toward standardized green requirements for the pet care industry.

2 Oct 2025, 15:16environment.ec.europa.euEuropean Union