Ecogarantie®

The specifications developed by Ecogarantie® are based on respect for the delicate balance between plants, humans and animals and the ultimate goal of durability. This allows them to stay in touch with consumers’ expectations. Socio-economic dynamics are also an important factor. Consequently, ingredients and manufacturing methods of Ecogarantie® products have to meet a number of criteria:

THE USE OF PLANT AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS ORIGINATING FROM ORGANIC FARMING AS WELL AS THE SAFE SELECTION OF MINERALS.

THIS MEANS IMPOSING A BAN ON CHEMICALLY SYNTHESISED AND PETROCHEMICAL MATERIALS; PERFECT BIODEGRADABILITY, NO BIOACCUMULATION IN THE HUMAN BODY, NO TOXICITY FOR AQUATIC ORGANISMS; PROHIBITION OF IRRADIATION OF PRODUCTS; PROBITION OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS; PROHIBITION OF TESTING OF END PRODUCTS ON ANIMALS.

Ingredients not permited
Petroleum and its derivatives, borium and its compounds, phoshorus, phosphates ant their derivatives, silicone and its derivatives, mineral acids and there derivatives.
Processes not permitted
Irradiation, ionising treatments, extraction by means of following solvents; benzene, butylene glycol, hexane, mineral oils, petroleum derived solvents, proplene glycol; extraction with ultrasound, electron beaming, irradiation, UV sterilisation, rectification, Quaternisation, decolouration, sulfonation, Amidification, treatment with ethylene oxide or mercury, propoxylation, chlorine chemistry.
Packaging
PVC and expanded polystyrene is forbidden. All materials must be recyclable (cardboard, PE, PP, PET) or compostable. If cardboard is used, it has to contain at least 80% recycled fibres.

Remember - Ecogarantie® products; cause less damage to aquatic animals and plants; help to reduce the use of resources; help to reduce water pollution; help to reduce the amount of packaging.