Paper Certifications: Blue Angel, FSC, PEFC and EU Ecolabel

Certifications help companies to better classify paper. They provide information on recycled content, origin, manufacturing or ecological criteria. It is still important to choose the paper suitable for the area of application.

Blue Angel

The Blue Angel is the German environmental label and is particularly relevant for recycled paper. Source: Blue Angel.

FSC and PEFC

FSC and PEFC provide guidance for paper and wood products from certified sources. PEFC provides information on sustainable forest management and certification. Source: PEFC Germany.

EU Ecolabel

The EU Ecolabel is the voluntary environmental label of the European Union for products and services with a lower environmental impact throughout their lifecycle. Source: EU Ecolabel.

Conclusion

Certifications are a good guide, but do not replace practical selection based on printing device, quality and intended use. More information: Paper and Copier Paper.