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Green Seal

Green Seal (nonprofit organization, headquartered in Washington, D.C.) / United States (also adopted in Puerto Rico, Canada, Indonesia, South Korea, and South Africa)

Established: Established in 1989

Overview

Green Seal is a US-based nonprofit organization founded in 1989 that operates certification programs compliant with ISO 14020 and 14024 (Type I environmental labelling). It is a founding member of the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) and undergoes peer review through GEN's mutual assessment program, GENICES. It also meets third-party certification requirements set by the US EPA and standards set by the FTC (Federal Trade Commission). Its scope spans a wide range of categories, including appliances, building materials, cleaning products, cosmetics and personal care, food, forest products and paper, machinery and equipment, professional services, and tourism, using a life-cycle-based approach. It is particularly prominent in cleaning products and hospitality.

Timeline

  • 1989: Green Seal established
  • Adoption progresses across the US federal government and numerous state and local government procurement policies
  • Present: Over 100 federal, state, and local government procurement policies specify or reference Green Seal

    • Business Impact

    For businesses targeting US public procurement at the federal, state, and local levels, Green Seal certification is a practically important credential specified in over 100 procurement policies, with particular influence in cleaning products, hospitality, and institutional/commercial products.

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