Since September 2023, 159 new Ecolabel licences have been awarded across a diverse range of product groups, bringing the total number to 2 743. A remarkable 6 837 new products were awarded the EU Ecolabel, meaning consumers can now choose from nearly 96 000 goods and services that have proven their environmental credentials. These record-breaking numbers are cause for celebration, as they reflect an increasing collective commitment to putting an end to greenwashing.
The tourist accommodation services product group maintains its lead, with the highest number of licences overall. Holidaymakers will now have a choice of over 700 EU Ecolabel hotels and campsites for their next travel adventures, the large majority being micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises. Cosmetic products also saw a 24% increase in licences, giving EU consumers over 1 000 EU Ecolabel cosmetics with biodegradable ingredients, fewer hazardous substances, and easier-to-recycle packaging to pamper themselves with.
Looking at the top awarded products, sustainably minded DIY enthusiasts are spoiled for choice with over 37 000 EU Ecolabel indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes, while tissue paper and tissue products for those everyday moments now account for 16 500 products. The product group textiles welcomed 736 new products, extending the number of products to almost 10 000 and making it easier for consumers to find clothing, accessories and interior fabrics made with sustainable fibres.
Other product groups that have continued their positive upward trajectory since September 2023 include dishwasher detergents, furniture and industrial and institutional laundry detergents – evidence that both B2C and B2B businesses and retailers across sectors are keen to differentiate themselves through verified sustainable products.
The highest-performing countries were Austria, France and Germany, who issued the most new licences in the past six months, with tourism accommodation services one of the main drivers. Overall, France, Germany, Italy and Spain remain the top-awarding countries in terms of both licences and products, while the representation of extra EEA countries has remained stable at 4% of all EU Ecolabel licences.
Discover the full EU Ecolabel product catalogue and explore the breakdown of the latest figures.
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- Publication date
- 9 April 2024
- Author
- Directorate-General for Environment
