Label directory
In the label directory, you can see which labels are particularly demanding and recommended. You will find labels with overall ratings of "Good choice" or "Very good choice" for quick guidance.
MoreHow can you recognise credible sustainability labels?
There are many labels, but not all of them are trustworthy. For consumers, it is often difficult to distinguish credible sustainability labels from those that are less reliable.
- Labels differ in their credibility. Not all deliver on their promises.
- Credible sustainability labels have transparent criteria, independent verification, and clear consequences in case of non-compliance.
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Which criteria indicate that a sustainability label is credible?
With the large number of sustainability labels, it is often difficult for consumers to keep track.
Many labels appear trustworthy but do not deliver on their promises.
If you want to assess whether a label is credible yourself, you can pay attention to the following points:
1. Transparency:
The requirements - the so-called label standard - are publicly accessible, for example on the label’s website. They often go beyond legal requirements.
2. Independent verification and awarding of the label:
Qualified, neutral bodies check whether the requirements are met and then award the label. They regularly monitor compliance with the requirements.
3. Broad stakeholder involvement:
The label’s requirements are not determined solely by the label-issuing organisation, but developed together with various stakeholders.
4. Consequences for non-compliance:
If the requirements are violated, or the label is wrongly applied to a product, there are established measures to address this.
Verified sustainability labels can be found in the label directory.
Verified sustainability labels in the label directory
In the Siegelklarheit label directory, you will only find labels that have been reviewed and assessed by experts together with independent institutions.
