Nordic Ecolabelling sets environmental requirements for origin of wood raw material, air and water emissions, energy use, and chemicals used in pulp and paper production. Products are assessed from a life-cycle perspective, covering all steps from sourcing to paper recycling.
The Basic Module outlines general requirements for forest management, emissions, energy use, and waste disposal in pulp and paper production. The Forestry Requirements focus on standards for raw materials sourced from forestry operations.
The Chemical Module outlines general requirements for the use of chemicals in pulp and paper manufacturing. Suppliers must fulfill Nordic Ecolabelling (Swan) chemical criteria when supplying process chemicals to UPM Jämsänkoski, Kaukas, Kymi, Nordland and Rauma mills as well as Fray Bentos, Paso de Los Toros, Kaukas, Kymi and Pietarsaari pulp mills. In practice, suppliers must add requested information into the My Swan account tool.The My Swan Account is a database for chemicals used by pulp, paper or printing companies that have products eligible for Nordic Ecolabel.
Specific instructions for chemical suppliers about Nordic Ecolabel
