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Regulation (EC) No 907/2006 of 20 June 2006 amending Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 in order to adapt Appendixes III and VII.

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IV. Packaging B. Secondary packaging The use of secondary packaging must be justified and it must be biodegradable. However, specifically for refills, any secondary packaging may simply be recyclable. C. Restrictions and prohibitions 1. Single-dose cases The use of a single-dose unit should make it possible to limit waste by having a dosage adapted to the use, without generating additional waste. For this reason, single doses sold with individual secondary packaging are prohibited. The primary packaging material of the unit dose should be biodegradable if water soluble, or recyclable if not. [...] VII. End of life A. Biodegradability of the finished product Where the ultimate biodegradability of the finished product formula according to OECD 301 series methods is claimed on the product label, it shall be effectively measured. The applicant shall provide evidence of this. This criterion is applicable unless constrained by regulations. Appendix II: Choice of surfactants D. Biodegradability of surfactants Only surfactants with an ultimate biodegradability of more than 60% within 28 days according to EN ISO 14593 and an anaerobic biodegradability of more than 60% within 60 days according to EN ISO 11734 are allowed.

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IV. Packaging VII. End of life Appendix II: Choice of surfactants

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Appendix V: Hazard statements and their prohibition Finished products with the following hazard statements are not eligible for certification: [...] H300 Fatal if swallowed H310 Fatal in contact with skin H330 Fatal if inhaled H340 May cause genetic defects H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 May cause cancer H350i May cause cancer by inhalation H351 Suspected of causing cancer H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child H360D May damage the unborn child H360Df May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility H360F May damage fertility H360Fd May damage fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child H361f Suspected of damaging fertility H361fd Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child H362 May cause harm to breast-fed children H370 Causes damage to organs H371 May cause damage to organs

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I. APPENDIX I: Authorised synthetic petrochemical ingredients, disinfectant substances and ingredients from mineral origin

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3. Perfumes and dyes Only perfumes and dyes of natural origin are authorised if their production processes are physical or chemical processes in accordance with Appendix III. Perfumes and dyes of petrochemical origin (including natural identical ones) are not authorised, even if they are foodstuffs.

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4. Authorised sequestering agents A synthetic sequestering agent may be used in a certified detergent provided that it meets the following conditions: Biodegradability > 60% according to OECD 301 series. Acute toxicity to aquatic organisms: LC50 on fish >10mg/L for 96h (OECD 203 or equivalent). EC50 on crustaceans >10mg/L for 48h (OECD 202 or equivalent). EC50 on a variety of algae >10mg/L for 72 or 96h (OECD 201 or equivalent). Appendix VII: Requirements for authorised products for cleaning and disinfection of facilities D. Requirements for surfactants rejected by the standard Surfactants that are rejected in certified detergents but potentially used in facility cleaning products must meet the following criteria: [...] Low aquatic toxicity (EC50 or IC50 or LC50 > 10 mg/l or equivalent test).

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Appendix I: Authorised petrochemical ingredients, disinfectants and ingredients of mineral origin Appendix VII: Requirements for authorised products for cleaning and disinfection of facilities

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2. Synthetic ingredients They may not be used in the composition of a product covered by this standard. However, without prejudice to European detergent regulations, preservatives complying with Appendix I.A.1 of this standard are allowed in the ingredients or the finished product to ensure the preservation of certain detergent products. Other ingredients listed in Appendix I.A.1 that do not have a preservative function and sequestrants as defined in Appendix I.A.4 are also accepted. If an ingredient is composed of both natural origin and synthetic moieties, the exact percentage of each part is taken into account in the calculation of the overall percentage.

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II. Sourcing and choice of raw materials

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C. Restrictions and prohibitions [...] 5. Propellants Only the following propellants may be used: air, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and argon.

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IV. Packaging

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A. Primary packaging The packaging will be done with the strictest respect for the environment and therefore in recyclable and low energy consuming forms and volumes. Wherever possible, packaging should be made from materials that benefit from a material value recovery channel (e.g. glass, aluminium, paper/cardboard, PP, PET, PE). Packaging from renewable resources is accepted. Packaging made from dead animals or animals that die (leather, silk, etc.) is prohibited. For any other material submitted, a study of the technical file will be made taking into account one or more of the following criteria: Resources used and processes for manufacturing the material. Use: primary packaging, secondary packaging... Technicality (subject to ECOCERT Greenlife's assessment after studying the file). Possible substitution with another material. End of life of packaging: reuse, recycling... Manufacturers should make every effort to market a refill system for their products. Concentrated refills, with a limited amount of water, should be preferred. B. Secondary packaging The use of secondary packaging must be justified and it must be biodegradable. However, specifically for refills, any secondary packaging may simply be recyclable. C. Restrictions and prohibitions 1. Single-dose cases The use of a single-dose unit should make it possible to limit waste by having a dosage adapted to the use, without generating additional waste. For this reason, single doses sold with individual secondary packaging are prohibited. The primary packaging material of the unit dose should be biodegradable if water soluble, or recyclable if not. The following are allowed by the standard: Solid products sold in single-dose packages (tablets, powder) for any purpose. Liquid products sold in single-dose packs for washing machine and dishwasher products. “Large volume” single-dose products whose infrequent use would alter the effectiveness of the product itself if it were to be sold in a "classic" format, i.e. individual doses (e.g. toilet unclogger). To be able to respond to innovations in this field which do not meet the criteria set out above, ECOCERT Greenlife reserves the right to carry out a technical study, taking into account in particular the dosage, frequency of use and environmental impact. 2. Wipes Impregnated wipes are not allowed. 3. Prohibited materials The use of certain materials such as vinyl polymers (e.g. PVC) and styrenics (e.g. PS) will be systematically refused. 4. Overwrapping Over-wrapping, such as the cellophaning of cases, is prohibited. 5. Propellants Only the following propellants may be used: air, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and argon.

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IV. Packaging

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A. Primary packaging The packaging will be done with the strictest respect for the environment and therefore in recyclable and low energy consuming forms and volumes. Wherever possible, packaging should be made from materials that benefit from a material value recovery channel (e.g. glass, aluminium, paper/cardboard, PP, PET, PE). Packaging from renewable resources is accepted. Packaging made from dead animals or animals that die (leather, silk, etc.) is prohibited. For any other material submitted, a study of the technical file will be made taking into account one or more of the following criteria: Resources used and processes for manufacturing the material. Use: primary packaging, secondary packaging... Technicality (subject to ECOCERT Greenlife's assessment after studying the file). Possible substitution with another material. End of life of packaging: reuse, recycling... Manufacturers should make every effort to market a refill system for their products. Concentrated refills, with a limited amount of water, should be preferred.

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IV. Packaging

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3. Energy management Every company should engage in an energy management improvement process, with the objective to plan an ever-broader use of renewable energies and an increasing call for energysaving measures. It should therefore, at least: • Implement staff training on good practices to reduce energy consumption. • Disseminate good practices for reducing energy consumption (e.g. turning off the computer at night).

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F. Environmental protection measures

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C. Labelling 4. Transparency obligations on composition The display of the full composition shall be in accordance with the all the regulations in force, including those mentioned in Foreword. Compliance with regulatory requirements is the responsibility of the client. Regarding all ingredients whose declaration is not covered by regulatory provisions, they must be listed: Via the additional categories defined by this standard in Appendix VI. In common language, by chemical name or by INCI name for ingredients not corresponding to any previously defined category or for organic ingredients. 5. User information In the case of "concentrated" products, specific precautions and precise instructions for dilution must appear on the label. In addition, a clear and legible statement on the front panel must indicate that the product is a concentrate. These points are defined in Appendix IV. C. Design the composition of your finished product 3. Specific rules for Ecodetergents made with organic • Have any risk phrase on the label. However, concentrated products, if they are developed in such a way that contact with the user is impossible under normal conditions of use, may carry risk phrases, except those set out in Appendix V. Appendix IV: Concentrated products to be diluted/dissolved Ecodetergents: [...] Precise instructions for dilution and specific special precautions should be included on the label in the form: "Concentrated product, must not be released into the environment in its concentrated form; in accordance with the instructions for use, the ready-to-use formula complies with the ECOCERT "Ecodetergent" standard.”

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VI. Uses and information for users C. Labelling I. Product design C. Design the composition of your finished product Appendix IV: Concentrated products to be diluted/dissolved

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B. Suitability for use of the finished product In the interests of user confidence, the suitability for use of a detergent certified by ECOCERT Greenlife must be satisfactory and substantiated. The product must meet the user's expectations in terms of cleaning or washing efficiency at the minimum temperature, minimum dosage and conditions of use recommended by the manufacturer. Proof of the minimum effectiveness of the product in accordance with the properties claimed on the label must be provided via laboratory performance tests or via a user test (see TS46 document). This criterion refers to the main function of the detergent product (i.e. neither secondary functions nor disinfecting properties, if any).

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VI. Uses and information for users

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Compliance with current regulations is a prerequisite for certification and is the responsibility of the applicant. This aspect is therefore not a criterion assessed by ECOCERT Greenlife.