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Demeter

Demeter is the brand for products from Biodynamic Agriculture. Only strictly controlled and contractually bound partners are permitted to use the brand. A comprehensive verification process insures strict compliance with the International Demeter Production and Processing Standards, as well as applicable organic regulations in the various countries. This is done without a gap, through every step, from agricultural production to processing and final product packaging.
Motivated by Rudolf Steiner's, Spiritual Foundations for the Renewal of Agriculture and Goethe's, Conception of Nature, Biodynamic farmers view their farms as individually unique living organisms.

See further information on Demeter's website.

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The Blue Angel

The Blue Angel (Der blaue Engel) is the first and oldest environment-related label for products and services in the world. It was created in 1978 on the initiative of the Federal Minister of the Interior and approved by the Ministers of the Environment of the federal government and the federal states. Today about 10,000 products and services in 80 product categories carry the Blue Angel eco-label. In Iceland it is best known on various paper products and folders.

See further information on Blue Angels's website.

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FSC - Forest Stewardship Council

FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. Products carrying the FSC label are independently certified to assure consumers that they come from forests that are managed to meet the social, economic and ecological needs of present and future generations.

See further information on FSC's website.

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ISO 14001

The ISO 14000 environmental management standards exist to help organizations minimize how their operations negatively affect the environment (cause adverse changes to air, water, or land) and comply with applicable laws and regulations. The standards pertain mainly to the process of how the product is made rather than the product itself. Certification is performed and awarded by an independent third-party organization rather than ISO directly.

The Green Pages show you what companies complie with the standards of ISO 14001 here in Iceland.

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Öko-Tex

The Oeko-Tex Standard 100 is a globally uniform testing and certification system for textile raw materials, intermediate and end products at all stages of production. The test for harmful substances comprise substances which are prohibited or regulated by law, chemicals which are known to be harmful to health, and parameters which are included as a precautionary measure to safeguard health. Manufacturers are entitled to mark successfully tested products or article groups with the Oeko-Tex label. A certificate which is issued, applies for one year and can be renewed as often as required.

See further information on Öko-Tex's website.

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