MATERIAL CHOICES / DOCUMENTATION
Environmental information is most useful when it answers a specific question. Start by identifying the product, then check which document applies to it.
What the label tells you
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel sets requirements for defined product groups. For panels and mouldings for interior use, the criteria address matters including raw materials, chemicals and emissions. An ecolabel licence applies within a defined scope; it is not a reason to assume that every product sold by a company carries the label.
Start with the product reference
Before writing a specification, note the supplier, product name, material, dimensions and surface treatment. Match that information to the current licence or product listing. If the description is unclear, ask the supplier to confirm the scope in writing.
Check the market and range
EHL Prolist provides information about Nordic Swan-labelled wooden mouldings in its Swedish offering. EHL Profiles also publishes Swan information and a licence reference on its group website. Use those pages as a starting point, then verify the exact product against the current official listing.
Keep different documents distinct
An ecolabel and an Environmental Product Declaration serve different purposes. Use the ecolabel to check compliance with its criteria. Read an EPD for the environmental information reported for its stated product and assumptions. Record the document’s date, scope and reference so the next person can see what was checked.
A useful handover record
Keep a short evidence pack with the approved product reference, current licence or listing, relevant declaration and supplier confirmation where needed. Recheck the information if the material, coating or supplier changes. Good documentation should help a project make a traceable choice.