- Aim/Focus
- Standard organisation
- Good to know
Credibility 93%
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Availability of Scheme Structure
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Independence of Scheme Owner from Certificate Holder
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Availability of Standard
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Public Consultation of Standard
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Availability of Standard-Setting Process
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Standard Review
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Consistent interpretation of the Standard
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List of Accredited/Approved CABs
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Procedure on Remediation
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CAB Complaints Mechanism
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Defined Duration of Certificate / License
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Clarity of claim
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Scheme Legal Status
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Information on Sources of Finance
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Incorporation of Stakeholder feedback
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Documented Assessment Methodology
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Level of Conformity Assessment
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Claims Policy
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Scheme Management
Governance structures and management of the scheme
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Governance
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Does the scheme owner make its organisational structure available?
Possible answers
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
- No (0 points)
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Is the scheme owner a legal entity, or an organization that is a partnership of legal entities, or a government or inter-governmental agency?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
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Is there a mechanism by which the top decision-making body members are accountable to all stakeholders?
Possible answers
- Yes available publicly (0 points)
- Yes available on request (100 points)
- No (0 points)
Source:
see rules of procedure of the 'Jury Umweltzeichen' and the principles for awarding the eco-label 'Blauer Engel' (delivered by the Federal Environmental Agency (UBA))
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Do the voting procedures of the top decision-making body ensure that there is a balanced representation of stakeholder interests, where no single interest predominates?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
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Does the scheme owner make quantitative information on the income sources or financing structure of the scheme available?
Possible answers
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
- No (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner have an internal quality management system available?
Possible answers
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
- No (0 points)
Source:
Personal Interview (German Federal Environment Agency (UBA))
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Is the scheme owner economically independent from the certificate holder?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
Source:
Personal Interview (German Federal Environment Agency (UBA))
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Does the scheme owner have sustainability-oriented goals and objectives?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
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Does the scheme owner have a strategy for meeting its sustainability-oriented goals and objectives?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
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Does the scheme owner make its organisational structure available?
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Impact
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Does the scheme owner have a system in place for measuring its impacts and progress towards its sustainability goals?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
Source:
Published Prosa-Studies: http://www.prosa.org/index.php?id=413 http://www.umweltbundesamt.de/publikationen/umweltbewusstsein-in-deutschland-2012
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Does the scheme owner use the results of monitoring and evaluation for learning and improvements to its programme?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
Source:
e.g. in the strategy paper: https://www.blauer-engel.de/sites/default/files/pages/downloads/environmental-label-jury/anlage2-strategiepapier.pdf
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Does the scheme owner make sustainability results from M&E available?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner have a system in place for measuring its impacts and progress towards its sustainability goals?
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Supporting Strategies
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Does the scheme provide access to technical assistance for compliance with the standard?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
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Does the scheme provide access to technical assistance beyond compliance with the standard?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
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Does the scheme provide access to finance for enterprises seeking certification?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
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Does the scheme provide access to technical assistance for compliance with the standard?
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Governance
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Standard-Setting
Standard development and revision
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Is the standard made available free of charge?
Possible answers
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
- No (0 points)
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Has a set of key sustainability issues in the sector or product lifecycle been defined in the standard-setting process?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
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Are the standard-setting procedures or a public summary of how stakeholders can engage made available?
Possible answers
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
- No (0 points)
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Which stakeholders can participate in the standard-setting process?
Possible answers
- Members only (10 points)
- Invitation only (70 points)
- All stakeholders (100 points)
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Are stakeholders who are directly affected by the standard provided opportunities to participate in standard setting?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
Source:
Personal Interview (German Federal Environment Agency (UBA))
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Are draft standards field tested / piloted for relevance and auditability during the development process?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner provide information on how the input received from consultations has been included in the final version of the standard?
Possible answers
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
- No (0 points)
Source:
Personal Interview (German Federal Environment Agency (UBA))
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Do the voting procedures of the decision-making body responsible for standard setting ensure that there is a balanced representation of stakeholder interests?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
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Is the standard reviewed and, if necessary, revised at least every 5 years?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
Source:
Personal Interview (German Federal Environment Agency (UBA))
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Does the scheme ensure that guidance is in place to support consistent interpretation of the standard?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
-
Are there procedures and guidance for application or interpretation of the standard to regional contexts?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner have a complaints mechanism for the standard-setting process?
Possible answers
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes, publicly (100 points)
- No (0 points)
Source:
Personal Interview (German Federal Environment Agency (UBA))
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Is the standard made available free of charge?
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Assurance
Mechanisms for assessment of compliance with the standard
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Assurance System
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Is there a documented assessment methodology for CABs to assess compliance with the standard?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes available on request (70 points)
- Yes publicly available (100 points)
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Is application (to get certified/verified) open to all potential applicants within the scope of the scheme?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
-
Does the scheme owner require CABs to have an assessment fee schedule?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes available on request (70 points)
- Yes publicly avilable (100 points)
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Are levels of all costs and fees incurred by applicants and certificate holders/licencees based on programme costs and kept as low as possible?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
-
Does the scheme owner require CABs to have a documented complaints mechanism in place for compliance decisions?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes available on request (70 points)
- Yes publicly available (100 points)
Source:
Personal Interview (German Federal Environment Agency (UBA)), Contract for the use RAL holder, QM handbook RAL and: https://www.blauer-engel.de/de/der-blaue-engel/faqs-fur-verbraucher
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Does the scheme owner make, or require CABs to make, summary certification/verification reports (with personal and commercially sensitive information removed) available?
Possible answers
- No (no reports) (0 points)
- Confidential (10 points)
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
-
Does the certificate or license define the duration for which it is valid?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
-
Does the certificate or license define the scope of assurance?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
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Does the scheme owner maintain or require CABs to maintain a publicly accessible list of certified or verified enterprises, or a list of verified products/product groups, or a list of members (in case of membership-based initiatives)?
Possible answers
- Yes (70 points)
- No (0 points)
- Yes incl. scope of certificate or license (100 points)
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Does the scheme owner maintain a list of all accredited/approved CABs?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes (publicly) (100 points)
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Does the scheme owner review their assurance system on a periodic basis?
Possible answers
- Annual (0 points)
- Every 3 years (100 points)
- Every 5 years (0 points)
- Ad hoc (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require that clients and other affected stakeholders are notified of changes to the assurance requirements?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
Source:
Personal Interview (German Federal Environment Agency (UBA)) and https://www.blauer-engel.de/de/fuer-unternehmen/faqs-fuer-zeichenanwender
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Does the scheme owner allow partial certification by an enterprise, with requirements to increase the percentage of certified produce over time?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
-
Does the scheme owner have a documented assessment methodology for CABs that are assessing chain of custody?
Possible answers
- yes publicly available (100 points)
- yes available on request (70 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Is there a documented assessment methodology for CABs to assess compliance with the standard?
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Conformity Assessment
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Conformity Assessment Process
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What is the most independent type of conformity assessment required by the scheme?
Possible answers
- 1st party (10 points)
- 2nd party (70 points)
- 3rd party (100 points)
- (0 points)
- (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner define guidelines for decision-making to ensure that CABs use consistent procedures for determining compliance of clients with the standard?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
Source:
Vergabegrundlagen: https://www.blauer-engel.de/de/fuer-unternehmen/vergabegrundlagen
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Does the scheme owner require CABs to have a procedure in place for how clients are required to address non-conformities, including when a certificate or license is suspended or revoked?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
-
What is the most independent type of conformity assessment required by the scheme?
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Sustainability Audits
-
Does the scheme owner require CABs to be compliant with ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/IEC 17020 or equivalent?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
- Not Applicable (0 points)
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At least how often do clients undergo a full audit process?
Possible answers
- 1 year or less (100 points)
- 1-2 years (100 points)
- 2-3 years (80 points)
- 4-5 years (50 points)
- 5 years or more (10 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Is the frequency of an audit based in part on a risk assessment of the client?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
What type of activities are CABs required to undertake during a full audit?
Possible answers
- Document review (off-site) only (10 points)
- Document review on-site (70 points)
- Field visit (incl. office visit & doc. review) (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme owner allow or require CABs to do unscheduled audits?
Possible answers
- Allowed (70 points)
- Required (100 points)
- Not allowed (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Are auditors required to solicit external stakeholder input during the audit process?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme owner require CABs to follow a consistent report format?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Are the people making the compliance decision different from those engaged in the audit process?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme allow for group certification or verification?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme owner require CABs to be compliant with ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/IEC 17020 or equivalent?
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Group Certification
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Is the group required to have an internal management system?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Is there a requirement that at least all group sites are visited during the period of validity of the certificate?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Is there a sample size formula to determine the number of group members that is externally verified?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (70 points)
- Yes based on risk assessment (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Do the requirements on group certification/verification define the conditions under which a group member shall be suspended or removed from a group?
Possible answers
- Member suspended from certification (0 points)
- Member removed from a group (100 points)
- Group suspension (0 points)
- No repercussion (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Is the group required to have an internal management system?
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Chain of Custody
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Does the scheme owner require CoC CABs to be compliant with ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17021, or ISO/IEC 17065 or equivalent?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
What is the most independent type of CoC conformity assessment required by the scheme?
Possible answers
- 1st party (0 points)
- 2nd party (70 points)
- 3rd party (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
What type of activities are CoC CABs required to undertake during a full CoC assessment?
Possible answers
- Document review (off-site) only (10 points)
- Document review on-site (70 points)
- Field visit (incl. office visit & doc. review) (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme owner require all enterprises that are physically handling the certified product to undergo a CoC audit if the product can be destined for retail sale as a certified, labelled product?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme owner require CoC CABs to be compliant with ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17021, or ISO/IEC 17065 or equivalent?
-
Laboratory Testing
-
In the documented assessment methodology, are test methods either referred to or included?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
Survey of all Basic Award Criteria: https://www.blauer-engel.de/de/fuer-unternehmen/vergabegrundlagen
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Does the scheme owner require laboratories to be accredited according to recognized laboratory accreditation standards?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes to ISO 17025 (100 points)
- Yes to other recognized standards (70 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Are there rules on random sampling and testing for the compliance monitoring?
Possible answers
- Each month (0 points)
- Each quarter (100 points)
- Each 6 months (0 points)
- Surprise tests (0 points)
- Ad hoc (0 points)
-
Is there a procedure to deal with non-compliant products manufactured by a client / licensee?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
Personal Interview (German Federal Environment Agency (UBA))
-
In the documented assessment methodology, are test methods either referred to or included?
-
Conformity Assessment Process
-
Auditor Competencies
-
Does the scheme owner define specific qualifications and competencies for CAB auditors?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme owner require that CAB auditors successfully complete training on the standard and its interpretation?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme owner require that CAB auditors successfully complete auditor training based on ISO 19011, or equivalent?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme owner require that new auditors have a probationary period where their competence in an audit is assessed or supervised?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme owner require that CAB auditors are evaluated at least every 3 years?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme owner have or require that CABs have a continuing professional development program in place?
Possible answers
- Annually (0 points)
- Ad Hoc (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme owner require that there are repercussions such as probation or suspension for the misconduct or poor performance of CAB personnel?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme owner define specific qualifications and competencies for CAB auditors?
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Accreditation / Oversight
-
Does the scheme require a documented accreditation or oversight mechanism?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes available on request (70 points)
- Yes publicly available (100 points)
-
Does the scheme owner require ISO 17011 compliance for ABs?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Is the accreditation or oversight body independent from the scheme owner?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
BMUB and RAL are no separate legal entities.
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How often do assurance providers undergo a full accreditation or oversight assessment?
Possible answers
- <1 year (100 points)
- 1 year (100 points)
- 2-3 years (80 points)
- 4-5 years (50 points)
- >5 years (10 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
- None (0 points)
-
Is the frequency of an accreditation or oversight assessment based in part on a risk assessment of the client?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme owner ensure that all CABs are free to apply to operate under the scheme, irrespective of their country of residence, size and of the existing number of providers already operating under the scheme?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme owner accept CABs that are accredited/accepted by ABs to similar or generic scopes (proxy accreditation)?
Possible answers
- No (100 points)
- Yes (0 points)
- Yes assess scheme-specific competence (80 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme owner require ABs or oversight bodies to have a documented complaints mechanism in place for compliance decisions?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme owner require ABs or oversight bodies to have a procedure in place for how CABs are required to address non-conformities using a corrective action process?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme owner require ABs or oversight bodies to make summary accreditation/oversight reports (with personal and commercially sensitive information removed) available?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme owner ensure that the accreditation or oversight assessment includes an on-site assessment of the CAB?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme owner ensure that the accreditation or oversight process includes a review of the performance of CABs and auditors in the field?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme require a documented accreditation or oversight mechanism?
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Assurance System
-
Claims & Traceability
Claims and labelling policy and chain of custody
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Traceability
-
Does the scheme owner have a documented Chain of Custody standard or other traceability requirements?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes available on request (70 points)
- Yes publicly available (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
In terms of the level of traceability, which is the least strict CoC model that the scheme allows?
Possible answers
- Segregation (100 points)
- Mass Balance (70 points)
- Certificate Trading (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Are there any CoC requirements for non-certified material, in case mixing of certified with uncertified inputs is allowed?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme owner require CABs to verify that all enterprises within the chain maintain accurate and accessible records that allow any certified product or batch of products to be traceable from the point of sale to the buyer?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Are companies required to keep CoC records for at least the term of certificate validity?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme have a traceability system that enables checking of product flow between links of the supply chain?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme owner have a documented Chain of Custody standard or other traceability requirements?
-
Claims & Labelling
-
Does the scheme owner make documented requirements governing the use of symbols, logos and claims available?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
-
Do claims and labelling requirements ensure that claims or logos clearly indicate to what they apply?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Do claims requirements specify the types of claims that can be made for different types of CoC models, where the scheme owner allows for more than one model?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Are claims and label users required to use unique license numbers or other tracking mechanisms?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme owner require surveillance of the accurate use of claims and labels in the market, including a complaints mechanism to report misuse?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme require different claims depending on the percentage of certified / verified content in a product?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
What is the minimum percentage of a certified / verified input in a single ingredient product for a claim to be allowed for that product?
Possible answers
- 0-49% (25 points)
- 50-74% (50 points)
- 75-94% (80 points)
- 95-100% (100 points)
- Not specified (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
What is the minimum percentage of certified / verified material in a composite product for a claim to be allowed for that product?
Possible answers
- 0-20% (25 points)
- 21-50% (50 points)
- 51-74% (80 points)
- 75-100% (100 points)
- Not specified (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Is the label accompanied by an explanatory text claim or a link to further information?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
-
Does the scheme have a procedure that defines specific consequences of misuse of claims?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
Source:
see contract for the use of Blue Angel
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Does the scheme owner make documented requirements governing the use of symbols, logos and claims available?
-
Traceability
Environment 78%
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Prohibition of Chemicals Harmful to the Environment
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Thresholds for Wastewater Parameters (Basic)
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Prohibition of Chemicals Harmful to Human Health - Textile
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Hazardous chemicals - substances of very high concern under REACH
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Limit Values for Chemical Residues
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Requirements for the Production of Natural Fibres
-
Chemicals
Restriction and handling of (hazardous) chemicals
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Chemical Use
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Does the standard include criteria on chemical use?
Possible answers
- Document use of all chemicals (25 points)
- Increase efficiency/reduce chemical use (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
Um für Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher die Bemühungen der Produktionsverantwortung sichtbar zu machen, bedarf es einer transparenten und glaubwürdigen Produktinformation und Produktkennzeichnung. Ziel des Umweltzeichens ist deshalb, Produkte auszuzeichnen, die hohe Umweltstandards in der Produktion erfüllen, auf gesundheitsgefährdende Chemikalien verzichten, nachgewiesene Gebrauchseigenschaften aufweisen und bei denen in der Herstellung auf die Einhaltung der Umweltqualität und der ILO-Kernarbeitsnormen geachtet wurde. Das Umweltzeichen will somit eine Orientierung für den Konsum nachhaltiger Produkte bieten: • hoher Umweltstandard im Herstellungsprozess, • Verbesserung der Arbeitssicherheit und der sozialen Bedingungen in der Herstellung, • Vermeidung gesundheitsbelastender Chemikalien im Endprodukt, • nachgewiesene Gebrauchstauglichkeit.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen Textilien RAL-UZ 154, 1.3 Ziele des Umweltzeichens
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Does the standard include criteria on chemicals listed on the REACH Candidate List as substances of very high concern?
Possible answers
- Restrict use (50 points)
- Prohibit use (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
An Farbmittel und Textilhilfsmittel gelten folgende Anforderungen: a) Farbmittel und Textilhilfsmittel dürfen keine Stoffe enthalten, die unter der Chemikalienverordnung REACH (EG/1907/2006)15 als besonders besorgniserregend identifiziert und in die gemäß REACH Artikel 59 Absatz 1 erstellte Liste (sogenannte „Kandidatenliste“) aufgenommen wurden. Es gilt die Fassung der Kandidatenliste zum Zeitpunkt der Antragsstellung16. Ist der Stoff Bestandteil einer Zubereitung (eines Gemisches), so darf seine Konzentration 0,10 Gewichtsprozent nicht überschreiten. Liegt nach der CLP-Verordnung (EG/1272/2008) ein strengerer, spezifischer Konzentrationsgrenzwert für einen Stoff in einem Gemisch vor, so gilt dieser. b) Farbmittel und Textilhilfsmittel müssen die Grenzwerte aus Kapitel 1 der ZDHC MRSL einhalten. Es gilt die Fassung der ZDHC MRSL zum Zeitpunkt der Antragstellung.17 (...)
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen Textilien RAL-UZ 154, 3.6.1 Genereller Ausschluss von Stoffen mit bestimmten Eigenschaften
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Does the standard include criteria on the use of biocides in the finishing process?
Possible answers
- Restrict use (50 points)
- Prohibit use (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
Biozide im Sinne der Biozid-Verordnung (EU) Nr. 528/201221 und biostatische Produkte22 dürfen nicht verwendet werden. Topfkonservierer sind davon ausgenommen.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen Textilien RAL-UZ 154, 3.6.2.4.1. Biozid und biostatische Produkte
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Does the standard include criteria on the use of formaldehyde?
Possible answers
- Restrict use (50 points)
- Prohibit use (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
Der Gehalt an freiem und teilweise hydrolisierbarem Formaldehyd muss im Fertiggewebe für Bekleidung, Haustextilien und Bettwaren für Babys und Kleinkinder bis zum vollendeten dritten Lebensjahr unter 20 mg/kg, für alle anderen Textilien unter 75 mg/kg, sein.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen Textilien RAL-UZ 154, 3.6.6.1 Formaldehyd
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Does the standard include criteria on the use of nanomaterials?
Possible answers
- Restrict use (50 points)
- Prohibit use (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
Technisch hergestellte Nanomaterialien mit den in Abschnitt 3.6.1 aufgeführten H-Sätzen dürfen nicht eingesetzt werden. Die Einstufung muss anhand von für die eingesetzte Nanoform des Stoffes geeigneten Daten vorgenommen werden.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen Textilien RAL-UZ 154, 3.6.2.1.2 Einsatz von Nanomaterialien
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Does the standard include criteria on the use of flame retardants?
Possible answers
- Prohibit use of halogenated flame retardants (80 points)
- Prohibit use of halogenated and other flame retardants (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
Die flammhemmende Wirkung sollte vorzugsweise durch den Einsatz schwerentflammbarer Fasern oder durch die Gewebestruktur erreicht werden. Die Ausrüstung von Bekleidungstextilien mit Flammhemmstoffen ist nicht zulässig. Die Ausrüstung mit Flammhemmstoffen, die die Anforderungen unter 3.6.1 einhalten, von Haus- und Heimtextilien, Arbeitsschutzbekleidung und anderen technischen Textilien kann nach Prüfung des Umweltbundesamtes zugelassen werden. Halogenhaltige Flammhemmstoffe dürfen nicht eingesetzt werden. Produkte, die mit flammhemmenden Stoffen ausgerüstet sind, sind zu kennzeichnen.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen Textilien RAL-UZ 154, S. 26, 3.6.2.4.2 Flammhemmstoffe
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Does the standard include criteria on biodegredability of substances?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
Mindestens 95 % (Trockengewicht) der Bestandteile eines für Garne angewandten Schlichtmittels müssen ausreichend biologisch abbaubar sein oder rezykliert werden. Berücksichtigt wird die Summe der einzelnen Bestandteile. (...) Mindestens 90 Gewichtsprozente der Inhaltsstoffe der verwendeten Weichgriffmittel und Komplexbildner müssen unter aeroben Bedingungen leicht biologisch abbaubar oder inhärent biologisch abbaubar und/oder in Kläranlagen eliminierbar sein Tenside müssen aerob leicht biologisch abbaubar sein. Alle nichtionischen und kationischen Tenside müssen auch unter anaeroben Bedingungen biologisch abbaubar sein.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen Textilien RAL-UZ 154, 3.2.3. Anforderungen an die Abbaubarkeit von Hilfs- und Appreturmitteln für Fasern und Garne + 3.2.3.1. Schlichten + 3.6.3. Anforderungen an die Abbaubarkeit von Textilhilfsmitteln
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Does the standard include criteria on H statements H400, H410, H411?
Possible answers
- Prohibit use for some applications (60 points)
- Prohibit use for all applications (80 points)
- Prohibit use of additional H statements for all applications (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
An Farbmittel und Textilhilfsmittel gelten folgende Anforderungen: (...) c) Farbmittel und Textilhilfsmittel, die gemäß den Kriterien der EG-Verordnung 1272/200818 mit den in der folgenden Tabelle 6 genannten H-Sätzen eingestuft sind oder die die Kriterien für eine solche Einstufung erfüllen, dürfen nicht eingesetzt werden.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen Textilien RAL-UZ 154, 3.6.1 Genereller Ausschluss von Stoffen mit bestimmten Eigenschaften
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Does the standard include criteria on H statements H300, H310, H330, H340, H341, H350, H351, H360, H361, H370, H371?
Possible answers
- Prohibit use for some applications (60 points)
- Prohibit use for all applications (80 points)
- Prohibit use of additional H statements for all applications (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
c) Farbmittel und Textilhilfsmittel, die gemäß den Kriterien der EG-Verordnung 1272/200818 mit den in der folgenden Tabelle 6 genannten H-Sätzen eingestuft sind oder die die Kriterien für eine solche Einstufung erfüllen, dürfen nicht eingesetzt werden.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen Textilien RAL-UZ 154, 3.6.1 Genereller Ausschluss von Stoffen mit bestimmten Eigenschaften
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Does the standard include criteria on testing the final product regarding residues of chemicals?
Possible answers
- Limit values for less or equal than 10 residues are defined (50 points)
- Limit values for more than 10 residues are defined (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
Die einzelstofflichen Anforderungen gelten zusätzlich zu den Anforderungen unter Ziffer 3.6.1 und 3.6.2 und konkretisieren diese, indem eine Prüfung am Endprodukt verlangt wird. Bei Recyclingfasern sind jährliche randomisierte analytische Untersuchungen durchzuführen.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen Textilien RAL-UZ 154, 3.6.6. Einzelstoffliche Anforderungen und Prüfungen am Endprodukt
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Does the standard include criteria on chemical use?
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Handling of Hazardous Substances
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Does the standard include criteria on storage and labelling of chemicals?
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Does the standard include criteria on selective and targeted application of chemicals?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
Um für Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher die Bemühungen der Produktionsverantwortung sichtbar zu machen, bedarf es einer transparenten und glaubwürdigen Produktinformation und Produktkennzeichnung. Ziel des Umweltzeichens ist deshalb, Produkte auszuzeichnen, die hohe Umweltstandards in der Produktion erfüllen, auf gesundheitsgefährdende Chemikalien verzichten, nachgewiesene Gebrauchseigenschaften aufweisen und bei denen in der Herstellung auf die Einhaltung der Umweltqualität und der ILO-Kernarbeitsnormen geachtet wurde. Das Umweltzeichen will somit eine Orientierung für den Konsum nachhaltiger Produkte bieten: • hoher Umweltstandard im Herstellungsprozess, • Verbesserung der Arbeitssicherheit und der sozialen Bedingungen in der Herstellung, • Vermeidung gesundheitsbelastender Chemikalien im Endprodukt, • nachgewiesene Gebrauchstauglichkeit.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen Textilien RAL-UZ 154, 3.1. Ziele des Umweltzeichens
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Does the standard include criteria on training on chemicals handling and exposure?
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Does the standard include criteria on specific procedures/controls to deal with pollution incidents (to mitigate environmental impacts)?
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Excerpt from standard:
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Does the standard include criteria on storage and labelling of chemicals?
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Chemical Use
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Water
Water usage and wastewater treatment
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Water Use
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Does the standard include criteria on water consumption in the production phase?
Possible answers
- Monitor volumes of water consumption over time (50 points)
- Monitor water volumes & increase efficiency (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on water consumption in the production phase?
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Wastewater
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Does the standard include criteria on wastewater quality and wastewater treatment?
Possible answers
- Monitor wastewater quality over time (25 points)
- Treat wastewater (75 points)
- Treat wastewater with parameters defined to ensure appropriate quality of wastewater (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
Waste water from wet-processing sites (except waste water from water retting of flax and other bast fibres) shall, when discharged to surface waters, not exceed the following limits: • COD: 160 mg/l (expressed as an average yearly value), • BSB5: 30 mg/l, • Sulphite: 1 mg/l, • Ammonium nitrogen: 10 mg/l, • Total nitrogen: 20 mg/l, • Phosphorous: total 2 mg/l,
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen Textilien RAL-UZ 154; 3.6.4.1 Requirements for waste water at the discharge point (direct discharge)
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Does the standard include criteria on wastewater volumes (per unit of production)?
Possible answers
- Monitor wastewater volumes over time (25 points)
- Limit wastewater volumes (100 points)
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Does the standard include threshold values on basic wastewater parameters?
Possible answers
- Only for one production step (50 points)
- For different production steps (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
Abwasser aus Nassbehandlungsanlagen (mit Ausnahme von Abwasser aus der Wasserrotte von Flachs und sonstigen Bastfasern) darf bei der Einleitung in ein Gewässer folgende Werte nicht überschreiten: • CSB: 160 mg/l (ausgedrückt als Jahresdurchschnittswert) (...) Der pH-Wert des in Oberflächengewässer eingeleiteten Abwassers muss zwischen 6 und 9 betragen (wenn der pH-Wert des Vorfluters nicht außerhalb dieses Bereichs liegt), und die Temperatur muss weniger als 35 °C betragen (wenn diese Temperatur nicht bereits im Vorfluter überschritten wird).
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen Textilien RAL-UZ 154, S. 11: 3.2.2.2.2 Anforderung an das Abwasser für die Einleitungsstelle (Direkteinleitung); S. 28-30, 3.3.4 Anforderungen an Wasser aus der Textilveredlung
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Does the standard include threshold values on advanced wastewater parameters?
Possible answers
- Not all of these parameters are covered (85 points)
- All of these parameters are covered (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
Das Abwasser darf vor der Vermischung mit anderem Abwasser folgende Werte nicht überschreiten: • AOX: 0,5 mg/l • Sulfid: 1 mg/l • Kupfer: 0,5 mg/l • Nickel: 0,5 mg/l • Chrom gesamt: 0,5 mg/l • Zinn: 2 mg/l • Zink: 2 mg/l
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen Textilien RAL-UZ 154, 3.6.4.1. Anforderungen an Wasser aus der Textilveredlung
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Does the standard include criteria on wastewater quality and wastewater treatment?
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Water Use
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Inputs
Requirements on the materials used in the final product
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Fibres
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Does the standard include criteria on the production of natural fibres?
Possible answers
- Fibres are extensively tested for agrochemical residues (40 points)
- Fibres are extensively tested for agrochemical residues AND production follows IPM (50 points)
- Less than 50% of fibres is organic (non-organic fibres has to be tested for agrochemical residues) (60 points)
- 51% - 90% of fibres is organic (non-organic fibres has to be tested for agrochemical residues) (80 points)
- More than 90% of fibres is organic (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
Textile Naturfasern (Baumwolle, Kapok, Leinen, Hanf, Flachs, Wolle) sowie andere pflanzliche Rohstoffe (zur Herstellung von Polylactid) stammen aus kontrolliert biologischem Anbau (kbA) bzw. kontrolliert biologischer Tierhaltung (kbT) oder aus Fasern aus der Umstellungsphase11 und erfüllen die Bedingungen der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 834/2007 (EG-Öko-Verordnung) oder des amerikanischen National Organic Programme (NOP). Zellulose für Zellulose-Kunstfasern sowie die pflanzlichen Rohstoffe für die Herstellung von Latex müssen von Holz stammen, das nach den Grundsätzen der nachhaltigen Forstwirtschaft gemäß der Definition der FAO angebaut wurde. Auf sämtlichen Stufen der Verarbeitungskette muss gewährleistet sein, dass kontrolliert biologische Fasern und Produkte nicht mit konventionellen Fasern und Produkten vermischt werden und dass kontrolliert biologische Fasern nicht durch Kontakt mit unzulässigen Stoffen kontaminiert werden.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen Textilien RAL-UZ 154: 3.2.1 Anforderungen an die Herkunft von Naturfasern und Zellulose
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Does the standard include criteria on the production of synthetic fibers?
Possible answers
- General criteria (25 points)
- Specific criteria depending on different types of synthetic fibers (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
"(...) Polyesterfasern (...) Polyamidfasern (...) Polyacrylfasern (...) Elastanfasern (...) Polypropylenfasern (...)"
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen Textilien RAL-UZ 154: 3.2.2.5. Polyesterfasern, 3.2.2.6. Polyamidfasern, 3.2.2.7. Polyacrylfasern, 3.2.2.8. Elastanfasern, 3.2.2.9. Polypropylenfasern
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Does the standard include criteria on the usage of recycled material?
Possible answers
- Use of recycled material in packaging (10 points)
- Use of recycled material in product (90 points)
- Use of recycled material in packaging and product (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
Recyclingfasern aus Polyamid und Polyester müssen die unter diesen Faserarten aufgeführten Kriterien erfüllen. Für andere Recyclingfasern gelten die hier unter Punkt 3.2.2 aufgeführten Kriterien nicht.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen Textilien RAL-UZ 154: 3.2.2.1. Anforderungen an Recyclingfasern
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Does the standard include criteria on the production of natural fibres?
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Fibres
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Quality
Usability und durability of products
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Quality and Suitability
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Does the standard cover criteria on the quality of textiles?
Possible answers
- Less than four aspects are tested (75 points)
- All four aspects (fastness of rubbing/ perspiration/ light/ washing) are tested (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
Nach dem Waschen und Trocknen gemäß der Pflegehinweise dürfen sich die Abmessungen am fertigen Textil höchstens wie folgt ändern (Tabelle 11):
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen Textilien RAL-UZ 154: 3.7 Gebrauchstauglichkeit, 3.7.1 Änderungen und Abmessungen während Waschen und Trocknen
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Does the standard cover criteria on the quality of textiles?
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Quality and Suitability
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Energy
Energy consumption and renewable energy
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Energy Consumption
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Does the standard include criteria on energy consumption in the production phase?
Possible answers
- Monitor energy consumption over time (50 points)
- Increase efficiency/reduce energy consumption OR increase use of renewables (90 points)
- Increase efficiency/reduce energy consumption AND increase use of renewables (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on energy consumption in the production phase?
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Energy Consumption
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Waste & Air Pollution
Reduction and management of waste and air pollutants
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Waste Production
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Does the standard include criteria on volumes of waste?
Possible answers
- Monitor volumes of waste over time (50 points)
- Reduce volumes of waste (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on re-using or recycling waste on-site?
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Does the standard include criteria on toxicity of waste?
Possible answers
- Document toxic waste (25 points)
- Reduce and/or treat toxic waste (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
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Does the standard include criteria on volumes of waste?
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Waste Management
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Does the standard include criteria on waste management in the production phase?
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Does the standard include criteria on waste segregation?
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Does the standard include criteria on safe disposal of hazardous waste?
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Excerpt from standard:
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Does the standard include criteria on uncontrolled on-site waste burning?
Possible answers
- Restrict waste burning (75 points)
- Prohibit waste burning (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on uncontrolled waste landfilling?
Possible answers
- Restrict waste landfilling (75 points)
- Prohibit waste landfilling (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on handling or disposal of waste by third parties?
Possible answers
- Keep records on third party contractors (25 points)
- Evaluate third party contractors (in terms of suitability and disposal/treatment methods) (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on waste management in the production phase?
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Air pollution (excl. GHG) & Immission
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Does the standard include criteria on air pollution?
Possible answers
- Monitor emissions over time (50 points)
- Reduce emissions (through end-of-pipe technology) (90 points)
- Increase emission efficiency (reduce emissions at source) (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
Bei Viskose- und Modalfasern darf der Schwefelgehalt der Emissionen von Schwefelverbindungen in die Luft infolge der Verarbeitung während der Faserproduktion, ausgedrückt als Jahresmittelwert, 30 g/kg erzeugte Stapelfasern und für Filamentfasern für Chargenwäsche 40 g/kg und für integrierte Wäsche 170 g/kg nicht übersteigen. Werden in einem bestimmten Betrieb beide Fasertypen hergestellt, dürfen die Gesamtemissionen die entsprechend gewichteten Durchschnittswerte nicht übersteigen. (...) Beim Thermofixieren, Thermosolieren, Beschichten, Imprägnieren oder Appretieren von Textilien, einschließlich der zugehörigen Trocknungsanlagen, darf die Summe organischer Stoffe als Gesamt-Kohlenstoff 0,8 g C / kg Textilien nicht überschreiten. Aus Verschleppungen von vorgeschalteten Prozessen und aus Restgehalten von Präparationen dürfen zusätzlich maximal jeweils 0,4 g C / kg Textilien emittiert werden. Es gelten die Anforderungen der TA Luft.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen Textilien RAL-UZ 154: 3.2.2.4.2. Emissionen in die Luft, 3.6.5 Anforderungen an Abluftemissionen in der Textilveredlung
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For which production phase does the standard include criteria on air pollution?
Possible answers
- For some production steps (50 points)
- For all production steps (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
Bei Viskose- und Modalfasern darf der Schwefelgehalt der Emissionen von Schwefelverbindungen in die Luft infolge der Verarbeitung während der Faserproduktion, ausgedrückt als Jahresmittelwert, 30 g/kg erzeugte Stapelfasern und für Filamentfasern für Chargenwäsche 40 g/kg und für integrierte Wäsche 170 g/kg nicht übersteigen. Werden in einem bestimmten Betrieb beide Fasertypen hergestellt, dürfen die Gesamtemissionen die entsprechend gewichteten Durchschnittswerte nicht übersteigen. (...) Beim Thermofixieren, Thermosolieren, Beschichten, Imprägnieren oder Appretieren von Textilien, einschließlich der zugehörigen Trocknungsanlagen, darf die Summe organischer Stoffe als Gesamt-Kohlenstoff 0,8 g C / kg Textilien nicht überschreiten. Aus Verschleppungen von vorgeschalteten Prozessen und aus Restgehalten von Präparationen dürfen zusätzlich maximal jeweils 0,4 g C / kg Textilien emittiert werden. Es gelten die Anforderungen der TA Luft.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen Textilien RAL-UZ 154: 3.2.2.4.2 Emissionen in die Luft, 3.2.2.6 Polyamidfasern, 3.2.2.7 Polyacrylfasern, 3.6.5 Anforderungen an Abluftemissionen in der Textilveredlung
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Does the standard include criteria on air pollution?
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Waste Production
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Environmental Management
Sound environmental management practices
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Environmental Management
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Does the standard include a general criterion on compliance with all relevant local, regional and national environmental laws and regulations?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
Die Einhaltung bestehender Gesetze und Verordnungen in der jeweils gültigen Fassung wird für die mit dem Umweltzeichen gekennzeichneten Produkte vorausgesetzt. Es werden insbesondere die durch die Chemikalienverordnung (EG) Nr. 1907/2006 und die CLP-Verordnung (Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1272/2008) definierten stofflichen Anforderungen berücksichtigt.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen Textilien RAL-UZ 154: 1.4. Einhaltung gesetzlicher Vorgaben
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Does the standard include criteria to ensure that relevant and up-to-date permits are held (such as water use rights or land use titles)?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
Die Einhaltung bestehender Gesetze und Verordnungen in der jeweils gültigen Fassung wird für die mit dem Umweltzeichen gekennzeichneten Produkte vorausgesetzt. Es werden insbesondere die durch die Chemikalienverordnung (EG) Nr. 1907/2006 und die CLP-Verordnung (Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1272/2008) definierten stofflichen Anforderungen berücksichtigt.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen Textilien RAL-UZ 154: 1.4. Einhaltung gesetzlicher Vorgaben
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Does the standard include criteria on assessing the environmental risks and impacts of production/operations prior to any significant intensification or expansion of business operations/cultivation and infrastructure?
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Does the standard include criteria on mitigating negative environmental impacts prior to production/operation?
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Does the standard include criteria on stakeholder engagement to achieve environmental targets?
Possible answers
- Maintain stakeholder lists (25 points)
- Inform appropriate stakeholders on environmental targets (50 points)
- Consult appropriate stakeholders to achieve environmental targets (100 points)
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Does the standard include a general criterion on compliance with all relevant local, regional and national environmental laws and regulations?
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Environmental Management
Socio-Economic 39%
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Prohibition and Abolition of Forced Labour
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Prohibition of Child Labour (Minimum Age/ILO 138)
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Freedom of Association
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Collective Bargaining
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Prohibition of Worst Forms of Child Labour
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Equal Remuneration (manufacturing stage)
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Non-Discrimination (manufacturing stage)
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Occupational Health and Safety.
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Workers' Rights and Benefits of Sub-Contractors
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Labour Contracts
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Working Hours (manufacturing stage)
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Labour Rights and Working Conditions
Workers’ rights and working conditions
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Basic Labour Rights
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Child Labour
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Does the standard include criteria on the prohibition of child labour as defined under ILO 138?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
Grundlegende Prinzipien und Rechte in Bezug auf die universellen Menschenrechte, wie sie in den geltenden Kernarbeitsnormen der Internationalen Arbeitsorganisation32 (ILO) festgelegt sind, müssen während der Endfertigung Konfektionierung (tier 1) der mit dem Umweltzeichen gekennzeichneten Produkte erfüllt werden. (...) Einhaltung des Mindestalters (ILO 138): Die beschäftigten Arbeitskräfte dürfen nicht unter 15 Jahre alt oder eine Person im schulpflichtigen Alter oder eine Person, die das in dem jeweiligen Land geltende Mindestalter für eine Beschäftigung noch nicht erreicht hat, sein, wobei die höchste dieser Altersstufen maßgeblich ist.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen, Textilien RAL-UZ 154, Punkt 3.10 Arbeitsbedingungen
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Does the standard cover requirements on the prevention of worst forms of child labour as defined under ILO 182?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
Grundlegende Prinzipien und Rechte in Bezug auf die universellen Menschenrechte, wie sie in den geltenden Kernarbeitsnormen der Internationalen Arbeitsorganisation32 (ILO) festgelegt sind, müssen während der Endfertigung Konfektionierung (tier 1) der mit dem Umweltzeichen gekennzeichneten Produkte erfüllt werden. (...) Verbot von schlimmsten Formen von Kinderarbeit (ILO 182): Verbot der Sklaverei oder alle Sklaverei ähnlichen Praktiken, wie den Verkauf von Kindern und den Kinderhandel, Schuldknechtschaft und Leibeigenschaft sowie Zwangs- oder Pflichtarbeit.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen, Textilien RAL-UZ 154, Punkt 3.10 Arbeitsbedingungen
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Does the standard require that assistance be provided to replaced child workers?
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Does the standard require verification and documentation of age of (young) workers?
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Does the standard include criteria on special treatment of young workers?
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Does the standard include criteria on the prohibition of child labour as defined under ILO 138?
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Wages and Benefits
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Does the standard require paying wages sufficient to meet basic needs of the worker and his or her family (living wage)?
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Does the standard require paying legal minimum wages and social benefits?
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Does the standard require compensating overtime?
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Does the standard require paid leave?
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- one out of 3 (casual/ sick/ annual) (50 points)
- two out of three (75 points)
- all (100 points)
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Does the standard require wages being paid in a timely, regular and convenient manner understood by all employees?
Possible answers
- yes, some (70 points)
- yes, all (100 points)
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Does the standard require paying wages sufficient to meet basic needs of the worker and his or her family (living wage)?
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Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
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Does the standard include criteria on freedom of association and the right to organize as described in ILO 87?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
Grundlegende Prinzipien und Rechte in Bezug auf die universellen Menschenrechte, wie sie in den geltenden Kernarbeitsnormen der Internationalen Arbeitsorganisation32 (ILO) festgelegt sind, müssen während der Endfertigung Konfektionierung (tier 1) der mit dem Umweltzeichen gekennzeichneten Produkte erfüllt werden.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen, Textilien RAL-UZ 154, Punkt 3.10 Arbeitsbedingungen
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Does the standard include criteria on the right to collective bargaining, as laid down by ILO 98?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
Grundlegende Prinzipien und Rechte in Bezug auf die universellen Menschenrechte, wie sie in den geltenden Kernarbeitsnormen der Internationalen Arbeitsorganisation32 (ILO) festgelegt sind, müssen während der Endfertigung Konfektionierung (tier 1) der mit dem Umweltzeichen gekennzeichneten Produkte erfüllt werden. (...) Recht auf Kollektivverhandlungen (ILO 98): Das Recht der Arbeitskräfte auf Tarifverhandlungen muss gewahrt sein.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen, Textilien RAL-UZ 154, Punkt 3.10 Arbeitsbedingungen
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Does the standard include criteria on the formation of workers representations where freedom of association is restricted by law?
Possible answers
- allow (90 points)
- promote (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
Grundlegende Prinzipien und Rechte in Bezug auf die universellen Menschenrechte, wie sie in den geltenden Kernarbeitsnormen der Internationalen Arbeitsorganisation32 (ILO) festgelegt sind, müssen während der Endfertigung Konfektionierung (tier 1) der mit dem Umweltzeichen gekennzeichneten Produkte erfüllt werden. (...) Recht auf Vereinigungsfreiheit (ILO 87): Recht der Arbeitskräfte auf Gründung von Organisationen und Beitritt zu diesen.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen, Textilien RAL-UZ 154, Punkt 3.10 Arbeitsbedingungen
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Does the standard include criteria on worker grievance mechanisms?
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- define policy and procedure (50 points)
- +monitor, follow up on and inform about outcome of grievances (75 points)
- +no retribution (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on freedom of association and the right to organize as described in ILO 87?
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Voluntary Labour
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Does the standard prohibit forced and compulsory labour as defined in ILO 29 and 105?
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Excerpt from standard:
Grundlegende Prinzipien und Rechte in Bezug auf die universellen Menschenrechte, wie sie in den geltenden Kernarbeitsnormen der Internationalen Arbeitsorganisation32 (ILO) festgelegt sind, müssen während der Endfertigung Konfektionierung (tier 1) der mit dem Umweltzeichen gekennzeichneten Produkte erfüllt werden. (...) Verbot von Zwangsarbeit (ILO 29 und 105): Hiernach dürfen die Produkte nicht unter Anwendung von Zwangs- oder Pflichtarbeit einschließlich Schuldknechtschaft (Arbeit oder Dienstleistung, die von einer Person nicht freiwillig angeboten und unter Androhung von Strafe oder Repressalien geleistet oder als Rückzahlung einer Schuld eingefordert wurde), unfreiwillige Gefängnisarbeit, Sklavenarbeit oder Arbeit basierend auf Menschenhandel hergestellt worden sein; Verpflichtung zur Beseitigung von Zwangs- oder Pflichtarbeit.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen, Textilien RAL-UZ 154, Punkt 3.10 Arbeitsbedingungen
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Does the standard include criteria on the freedom of movemenent of employees?
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Does the standard prohibit the withholding of workers' documents?
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Does the standard prohibit forced and compulsory labour as defined in ILO 29 and 105?
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Gender
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Does the standard include criteria on having policies and/ or processes in place that prevent discrimination of women and men in the workplace?
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Does the standard address the payment of equal wages as defined in ILO 100?
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Excerpt from standard:
Grundlegende Prinzipien und Rechte in Bezug auf die universellen Menschenrechte, wie sie in den geltenden Kernarbeitsnormen der Internationalen Arbeitsorganisation32 (ILO) festgelegt sind, müssen während der Endfertigung Konfektionierung (tier 1) der mit dem Umweltzeichen gekennzeichneten Produkte erfüllt werden. (...) Gleichheit des Entgelts (ILO 100): Verpflichtung zur Förderung und Sicherstellung des Grundsatzes der Gleichheit des Entgelts männlicher und weiblicher Arbeitskräfte für gleichwertige Arbeit für alle Arbeitnehmer. „Gleichheit des Entgelts männlicher und weiblicher Arbeitskräfte für gleichwertige Arbeit" bezieht sich auf Entgeltsätze, die ohne Rücksicht auf den Unterschied des Geschlechts festgesetzt sind.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen, Textilien RAL-UZ 154, Punkt 3.10 Arbeitsbedingungen
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Does the standard include criteria on the right to maternity leave (as defined in ILO 183)?
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- partial compliance (50 points)
- full compliance (90 points)
- beyond 183 (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on having policies and/ or processes in place that prevent discrimination of women and men in the workplace?
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Non-Discrimination
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Does the standard include criteria on the non-discrimination in the workplace, as defined in ILO 111?
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Excerpt from standard:
Grundlegende Prinzipien und Rechte in Bezug auf die universellen Menschenrechte, wie sie in den geltenden Kernarbeitsnormen der Internationalen Arbeitsorganisation32 (ILO) festgelegt sind, müssen während der Endfertigung Konfektionierung (tier 1) der mit dem Umweltzeichen gekennzeichneten Produkte erfüllt werden. (...) Nichtdiskriminierung in Beschäftigung und Beruf (ILO 111): Beschäftigung unabhängig von der Rasse, der Hautfarbe, des Geschlechts, des Glaubensbekenntnisses, der politischen Meinung, der nationalen Abstammung oder der sozialen Herkunft.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen, Textilien RAL-UZ 154, Punkt 3.10 Arbeitsbedingungen
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Does the standard include criteria on the non-discrimination of persons with disabilities?
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Does the standard include criteria on the non-discrimination in the workplace, as defined in ILO 111?
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Working Hours
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Does the standard include criteria on working hours, as defined in ILO Convention 1?
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Excerpt from standard:
Grundlegende Prinzipien und Rechte in Bezug auf die universellen Menschenrechte, wie sie in den geltenden Kernarbeitsnormen der Internationalen Arbeitsorganisation32 (ILO) festgelegt sind, müssen während der Endfertigung Konfektionierung (tier 1) der mit dem Umweltzeichen gekennzeichneten Produkte erfüllt werden.(...) Begrenzung der Arbeitszeit (ILO 1): Begrenzung der durchschnittlichen Arbeitszeit auf acht Stunden täglich und 48 Stunden wöchentlich sowie maximal 12 freiwillig geleistete und bezahlte Überstunden pro Woche.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen, Textilien RAL-UZ 154, Punkt 3.10 Arbeitsbedingungen
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Does the standard include criteria on working hours, as defined in ILO Convention 1?
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Scope of Labour Rights
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Do worker's rights and benefits set out by the standard apply to all forms of work?
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Do the standard's rights and benefits for workers also apply to sub-contracted labour?
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Excerpt from standard:
Grundlegende Prinzipien und Rechte in Bezug auf die universellen Menschenrechte, wie sie in den geltenden Kernarbeitsnormen der Internationalen Arbeitsorganisation32 (ILO) festgelegt sind, müssen während der Endfertigung Konfektionierung (tier 1) der mit dem Umweltzeichen gekennzeichneten Produkte erfüllt werden. (...) Rechte gelten für untervergebene Arbeit: Die eingeräumten Rechte gelten auch für Arbeitende, die über Subunternehmer angestellt sind.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen, Textilien RAL-UZ 154, Punkt 3.10 Arbeitsbedingungen
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Does the standard include criteria on the establishment of labour contracts compliant with national legal requirements?
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Excerpt from standard:
Grundlegende Prinzipien und Rechte in Bezug auf die universellen Menschenrechte, wie sie in den geltenden Kernarbeitsnormen der Internationalen Arbeitsorganisation32 (ILO) festgelegt sind, müssen während der Endfertigung Konfektionierung (tier 1) der mit dem Umweltzeichen gekennzeichneten Produkte erfüllt werden. (...) Arbeitsvertrag in Schriftform: Arbeitende erhalten einen schriftlichen, den gesetzlichen Vorgaben entsprechenden, Arbeitsvertrag.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen, Textilien RAL-UZ 154, Punkt 3.10 Arbeitsbedingungen
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Do worker's rights and benefits set out by the standard apply to all forms of work?
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Labour Rights Management
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Does the standard include requirements on setting up policies or procedures to manage basic labour rights in the workplace?
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Does the standard include requirements on setting up policies or procedures to manage basic labour rights in the workplace?
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Child Labour
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Health and Safety
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Workers Health
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Does the standard include criteria on occupational health and safety, as defined in ILO 155?
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- partial compliance with ILO 155 (70 points)
- full compliance with ILO 155 (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
Grundlegende Prinzipien und Rechte in Bezug auf die universellen Menschenrechte, wie sie in den geltenden Kernarbeitsnormen der Internationalen Arbeitsorganisation32 (ILO) festgelegt sind, müssen während der Endfertigung Konfektionierung (tier 1) der mit dem Umweltzeichen gekennzeichneten Produkte erfüllt werden. (...) Gewährleistung von Arbeitsschutz/-sicherheit (ILO 155): Maßnahmen zur Vermeidung von Unfällen und Gesundheitsschäden, die während, in Folge oder im Zusammenhang mit der Arbeit entstehen.
Referenzdokumente:
Vergabegrundlage für Umweltzeichen, Textilien RAL-UZ 154, Punkt 3.10 Arbeitsbedingungen
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Does the standard include requirements on workplace conditions?
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- yes, some (50 points)
- yes, all (100 points)
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Does the standard require policies and procedures to manage health and safety in the workplace?
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Does the standard include criteria on occupational health and safety, as defined in ILO 155?
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Access to Medical Services
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Does the standard include criteria on the access to basic medical services for workers?
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- only treatment of acute work-related accidents / illness (70 points)
- work-related accidents plus preventative care (100 points)
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Does the standard require compensation payments/ covering of costs in case of work related accidents and injuries?
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- partial coverage of costs (50 points)
- full coverage of costs (90 points)
- compensation (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on the access to basic medical services for workers?
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Sanitation
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Does the standard require that workers have access to safe drinking water?
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Does the standard require access to clean and improved sanitation facilities?
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Does the standard require that workers have access to safe drinking water?
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Building and Fire Safety
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Does the standard include criteria on building safety?
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Does the standard cover fire-preparedness?
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Does the standard include criteria on evacuation safety?
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Does the standard include criteria on building safety?
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Prohibition of Harassment and Abuse (manufacturing stage)
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Does the standard prohibit harassment or abuse of workers?
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Does the standard prohibit harassment or abuse of workers?
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Workers Health
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Basic Labour Rights
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Business Practice and Ethical Issues
Legality and ethics in business practice
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Economic Development and Fair Business Practice
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Economic Sustainability
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Does the standard include criteria on the provision of professional training for workers?
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Does the standard include criteria on business viability?
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Does the standard include criteria on management plans for continuous improvement?
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Does the standard include criteria on improving productivity?
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Does the standard include criteria on the provision of professional training for workers?
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Legality
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Does the standard include a requirement for compliance with relevant local, regional and national laws and regulations?
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Does the standard include criteria on business legality?
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Does the standard include a requirement for compliance with relevant local, regional and national laws and regulations?
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Responsible Sourcing Practices
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Does the standard include criteria on price premiums?
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Does the standard's rights and benefits for workers also apply to input suppliers?
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Does the standard include criteria on reducing time pressure for suppliers?
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Does the standard include criteria on price premiums?
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Economic Sustainability
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Corruption and Bribery
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Does the standard include criteria on the prevention of corruption and bribery?
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Does the standard include criteria on conducting a due diligence assessment of business partners, including subsidiaries and contractors?
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Does the standard include criteria on training workers in positions of responsibility workers on issues of corruption and bribery?
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Does the standard include criteria on the prevention of corruption and bribery?
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Economic Development and Fair Business Practice
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Social & Cultural Rights and Community Engagement
Basic economic, social and cultural rights
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Social and Cultural Rights
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Local Economic Development
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Does the standard include criteria relating to a preference to purchase local materials, goods, products and services?
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Does the standard include criteria relating to hiring workers from local communities?
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Does the standard include criteria on investment in community development beyond the business' operations?
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Does the standard include criteria on not adversely affecting local communities and neigboring small producers access to livelihoods (especially land and water)?
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Does the standard include criteria relating to a preference to purchase local materials, goods, products and services?
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Community Rights
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Does the standard include criteria on dispute resolution mechanisms for affected communities?
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- grievance mechanism (75 points)
- +compensation mechanism (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on the protection of local historical, archaeological, cultural, and spiritual properties and sites?
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- protect (75 points)
- do not impede access (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on dispute resolution mechanisms for affected communities?
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Local Economic Development
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Social and Cultural Rights