Seals & Certificates
Seals & Certificates
Are you looking for a product with a special “vegan” seal? Thanks to our detailed filter function in the Taiga Shop, you can display sustainable products with the corresponding eco-label with just one click.
Quality seals and certifications provide information about standards such as quality, sustainability and the manufacturing process of a product. However, with the multitude of sustainability seals, it is easy to lose track.
Because hand on heart: Who knows the exact difference between the PEFC seal and the FSC seal? In addition, there are differences between eco-labels with regard to their testing criteria.
With us in Taiga Store you don't need to worry about seals!
With our Taiga Eco Rating We want to make it easy for you and evaluate all products in depth for their level of sustainability. You can always find the rating of each product on the respective product page.
In addition, we offer you an overview of the common sustainability seals and certifications that can be found in our Eco Shop:
B Corporation
B Corp certification is a third-party certification standard that assesses a company's impact on all stakeholders. B Corps are committed to considering all stakeholders, so their corporate purpose goes beyond the pure profit motive.
Biodegradable according to OECD 301
The tests in the OECD test series 301 (A - F) demonstrate rapid and complete biodegradation under aerobic conditions. Different test methods are available for readily or poorly soluble substances as well as for volatile substances. If a substance does not meet the criterion for ready biodegradation (usually more than 60% degradation), the inherent biodegradation is tested in the next hierarchy level (OECD 302).
Blue Angel
The seal identifies paper that is made from 100% recycled paper (DE-UZ 14a). The seal identifies washing and cleaning products that have been manufactured in such a way that their production, use and disposal are as environmentally and health-friendly as possible and are intended to help reduce and avoid risks to the environment and human health when using hazardous substances, as well as to minimize packaging waste. The conservation of natural resources is also an important concern of the eco-label.
CosmosNatural
This signature certifies all products that meet all Cosmos standards but where less than 20% of the total product is of organic origin.
Cruelty free - PETA
PETA Cruelty Free means that a company does not allow animal testing for its products or ingredients.
The green dot
The Green Dot is part of the dual systems and is responsible for ensuring that emptied packaging waste is collected, recycled and reintroduced into the cycle.
EU Ecolable
Detergents and cleaning products certified with the EU Ecolabel meet high standards that reduce their environmental impact across several stages of the product life cycle, from raw material extraction to production, use and disposal. The EU Ecolabel is awarded to products that are particularly sustainably designed, promote innovation and contribute to the EU's goal of climate neutrality by 2050 and to the circular economy.
fair for life
The seal identifies products from socially acceptable and environmentally friendly cultivation that have also been traded under fair conditions. The Fair for Life seal can be found on meat and milk products, vegetables, fruit, spices, coffee and tea, drinks and cosmetic products.
Fairtrade
The aim of Fairtrade is to improve trading conditions for disadvantaged agricultural producers and workers in developing countries. Producers should benefit, for example, from fair prices and the establishment of long-term trading relationships. To receive Fairtrade certification, producers, traders and companies must comply with social, environmental and economic standards.
GOTS
Basically, all products that carry the GOTS seal must consist of at least 70 percent organically produced natural fibers; it then carries the designation "made from x% organic/organic fibers." The entire production chain, "from field to fashion," must be certified before any statements can be made about GOTS.
ISO 16128
The ISO 16128 standard is a standard for cosmetic ingredients and finished cosmetic products. This standard allows the degree of natural or organic origin to be determined numerically, making it easy to compare individual raw materials and finished products with each other.
Leaping bunny
The Leaping Bunny seal is awarded by Cruelty Free International, an international network of animal welfare organizations. The seal is based on the Humane Household Products Standard. It recognizes products that completely avoid animal testing.
Natrue
Products that advertise with the NATRUE seal and meet the following criteria: Use of natural and organic ingredients, gentle manufacturing process, environmentally friendly practices. No: synthetic fragrances and dyes, ingredients from petroleum chemistry, silicone oils and derivatives, genetically modified ingredients, irradiation of end products or plant-based ingredients.
NCP (Natural Care Product)
Companies receive the NCP seal for a product that is produced as naturally as possible. A whole range of substances that have long been criticized for their health effects are explicitly prohibited, for example: PEG and PEG derivatives, synthetic fragrances, mercury, plasticizers (phthalates), musk compounds, halogenated organic compounds.
Nordic Swan Eco Lable
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel aims to reduce the environmental impact of the production and consumption of goods and services. Certification with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel is possible in 54 different product groups, which include more than 200 different product types.
Austrian eco-label
Detergents and cleaning products: When it comes to fragrances and preservatives, special emphasis was placed on reducing allergenic substances as much as possible. Reducing water pollution: All chemicals used must be as biodegradable as possible. Saving packaging: The weight of the packaging in relation to the product must be as low as possible. In addition, only combinations of materials that do not interfere with recyclability are permitted for plastic packaging.
Plastic Free
This certification standard allows brands and companies to prove that their products and/or packaging are 100% plastic-free. To be considered plastic-free, Control Union uses defined criteria to check whether a product and/or packaging is made from compostable materials or other materials such as glass, wood or metal.
USDA Organic
This certification standard allows brands and companies to prove that their products and/or packaging are 100% plastic-free. To be considered plastic-free, Control Union uses defined criteria to check whether a product and/or packaging is made from compostable materials or other materials such as glass, wood or metal.
Vegan (Vegan Society)
The seal identifies vegan products. That is, products that do not contain any animal ingredients. The contact person in German-speaking countries is the Vegan Society Austria.
Bio-Siegel
The organic seal identifies products from controlled organic farming (kbA). The aim is to promote organic farming through clearly defined legal regulations. Based on the EU organic regulation, the same criteria apply to the organic seal as to the EU organic seal. The organic seal can be displayed on products in addition to the (mandatory) EU organic seal.
Biodegradable according to OECD 302
The tests in the OECD test series 302 (A - C) demonstrate that the chemical being tested is biodegradable, albeit to a limited extent, but still possible. Substances that pass such tests are considered to be fundamentally or inherently biodegradable.
Cradle to Cradle
The aim is to promote an economic system without waste. This means that all materials used in a product can be recycled or biodegraded. The seal recognizes products that use environmentally safe, non-toxic and recyclable materials. Certification is awarded in the levels basic, bronze, silver, gold and platinum, with a product getting closer and closer to the perfect cycle, the C2C ideal, as the level increases.
Organic Cosmos
All Cosmos standards are met. At least 20% of the total product must be organic. Products that consist of 80% minerals or ingredients of mineral origin must have 10% of the total product organic.
CSE (Certified Sustainable Economics)
The products that a CSE company produces or offers must be organic or natural products (production) or offer added value in terms of sustainability (service provider). At least 75% of the mass produced must meet an organic or natural product standard. The other 25% is also subject to ecological criteria.
dermatological test
Products that have managed to receive this seal have proven their safety in local and time-limited patch tests. The respective test period is noted on the seal. Excellent safety for your skin!
EU organic seal
The EU organic seal identifies products from controlled organic farming (kbA). The aim is to promote organic farming through clearly defined legal regulations.
Fair Rubber
Fair Rubber e. V. is committed to fair conditions for latex tappers and awards prizes to products that have been produced in compliance with the guidelines. In addition to an additional fair trade premium of €0,50 per kg of dry rubber mass, a regular income is created that helps small farmers and their families to have a better life.
FSC
The FSC seal stands for environmentally friendly, socially beneficial and at the same time economically viable management of forests. The FSC develops internationally uniform requirements. At national level, these are adapted to the respective country.
Home Compostable
Home Compostable products and materials are designed to degrade and compost in a home composting environment at ambient temperatures and with a natural microbial community. In Europe, this certificate is awarded by TÜV Austria under the name "OK compost HOME" and is based on the EN 13432 standard. The material must be at least 90% degraded within six months in the home compost.
Climate Neutral
The ClimatePartner seal identifies climate-neutral products or their packaging, services or companies. For this purpose, the CO2 emissions are calculated and the emissions are offset by supporting a climate protection project. This is intended to raise awareness among companies about climate protection and give consumers the opportunity to consume in a climate-neutral way.
Made Safe
When a product carries the MADE SAFE seal, it means that the product has been manufactured with safe ingredients, i.e. without toxic substances known or suspected to be harmful to health.
Naturland
The label sets high ecological standards for the cultivation and processing of food and takes social aspects into account, such as the exclusion of child labor and the protection of human rights. With its strict criteria, Naturland goes beyond the minimum standards of the EU organic seal.
NCS Naturkosmetik (Natural Cosmetic Standard)
All four NCS seals require that they contain only plant-based, animal-based or mineral-based natural substances or substances that are identical to nature. Natural substances from living animals are permitted, but not from dead animals. The natural substances used should preferably be of certified organic origin, if available.
Oeko-Tex Standard 100
OEKO-TEX consists of 18 independent research and testing institutes in Europe and Japan with testing laboratories in over 80 countries. The seal aims to reduce harmful substances. If a textile article is awarded the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX label, all components of this article, including all threads, buttons and other accessories, have been tested for harmful substances, so that the article is safe for health. This is proven by testing the end products for harmful chemicals.
PEFC
This management is controlled by competent and independent organizations. If a product made of wood bears the PEFC seal, this means that the entire product production process - from the raw material to the ready-to-use end product - is certified and is controlled by independent auditors. Sustainable forest management means, for example, that no more wood is felled than grows back. The rights of the people who live from the forest and/or depend on it (for example forest farmers or indigenous peoples in South America) are secured.
UEBT
The UEBT certification seal is awarded to companies that meet the criteria of the UEBT standard for respectful sourcing. UEBT is a non-profit association committed to respectful sourcing. We work to regenerate nature and secure a better future for people through the ethical sourcing of ingredients from biodiversity.
Vegan - PETA Approved
PETA defines vegan products as products that do not come from animals, such as silk, wool, down, fur or leather. The subsequent licensing agreement with PETA can be concluded either for the entire company or for individual products.
Vegan (Vegetarian Society)
The V-Label is an internationally protected trademark for labeling vegetarian and vegan products. Products licensed with the V-Label are checked for their composition and every production step.