Certified sustainable
The natureplus eco-label is the most comprehensive and demanding Type 1 label for building products in Europe. It recognises products that have been tested according to comprehensive sustainability criteria and meet strict requirements for climate protection, healthy living properties, and resource conservation.
Manufacturers offering natureplus products
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Our tests are conducted according to international standards
This makes the natureplus quality label for building products the only European environmental label based on strict scientific criteria.
With its demanding requirements, the natureplus eco-label is recognised as proof in major building certification systems such as DGNB, BREEAM, LEED, and BNB. natureplus certified building products are QNG-compliant and thus meet the requirements of the Federal Funding for Efficient Buildings (BEG).
Accredited laboratories and experts
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600+ building products certified
Accepted in many municipal funding programs
Recommended by ÖKO-TEST, labelinfo.ch, IG BAU, UBA & BUND
Clean and efficient production
The production of building materials is environmentally friendly and energy-efficient, thus contributing to climate protection and CO2 reduction, and fulfilling social responsibility. They must be fit for their intended use and suitable for a circular economy.
Environmental and Health Protection
Building products with the natureplus label do not harm the environment or human health through pollutants and particularly ensure healthy indoor environments.
Sustainable
Resources
Only building products made from renewable or abundant mineral raw materials or secondary raw materials are eligible. These raw materials must come from sustainable sources.
How does the testing process work?
Manufacturers can apply for certification directly through the cooperative testing body of the natureplus Institute SCE mbH.
The natureplus institute SCE mbH decides on admission to testing based on the natureplus awarding guidelines, which are primarily determined by these factors:
Inspection of the manufacturing site(s) with verification of manufacturer's data and sample collection
Life cycle assessment of the manufacturing process, adhering to reference values, e.g., for primary energy consumption and CO2 emissions
Product-specific laboratory tests, e.g., for VOC and formaldehyde emissions, heavy metals, biocides, and contamination with harmful substances
Analysis of the product life cycle, taking into account environmentally responsible resource extraction, social responsibility and potential for recycling.
Our Certification Guidelines
Every building product awarded with the natureplus® eco-label must meet the requirements of the basic guidelines as well as the respective product-specific guideline.
Visit our product database
The natureplus product database was created in cooperation with baubook GmbH and contains all products certified according to the natureplus standard, detailed technical data, and product properties related to environment, health, and sustainability.
Planners, craftspeople, and consumers can use this information free of charge and without registration.
