Labels

The KRAV organic label ensures a good environment, good animal welfare, good health and social responsibility. The label guarantees that the product was grown or produced without the use of artificial fertiliser or chemicals pesticides. Animal feed must also be organic. Read more: www.krav.se

Fairtrade is an independent product labelling system. Consumers who choose Fairtrade certified products contribute to improved working and living conditions for growers and employees in developing countries. This independent label is a guarantee that a product meets international criteria for fair trade. Read more: www.rattvisemarkt.se

Svenskt Sigill is a quality label for food and flowers.
Swedish through and through, always independently verified. Read more: www.svensktsigill.se

The European Ecolabel is a voluntary scheme, established in 1992 to encourage businesses to market products and services that are kinder to the environment.  Read more: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/ 

The Swan is the Nordic region’s official ecolabelling system. It examines the environmental impact of goods and services throughout their lifecycle from raw material to waste. The actual function of the product is also assessed. Read more: www.svanen.nu

The Bra Miljöval label can be found on products that meet the environmental criteria of the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation. The symbol indicates a good environmental choice, i.e. a product that has the least impact on the environment. Read more: www.naturskyddsforeningen.se

The Swallow is aimed at consumers seeking products that are good from an allergy perspective. Labelled products are free from allergens, fragrances and irritants to a level where no known medical cases of allergic reaction have been reported. Read more: www.astmaoallergiforbundet.se (Swedish only)

The official EU ecolabel, as determined by the European Commission. The label aims to to ensure consumer protection and common standards. Read more: http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/organic/home_en.

The keyhole symbol of the Swedish National Food Agency helps consumers to identify the healthier options when shopping for food. Keyhole labelled food is lower in fat, sugar and salt and higher in fibre than other foods of the same type. Read more: http://www.nyckelhalet.se

MSC works to protect the world’s stocks of fish and shellfish by promoting the best environmental choices. Read more: www.msc.org

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. Read more: www.fsc.org.