EPA Safer Choice
US EPA's label evaluates every individual ingredient for carcinogenicity, toxicity, aquatic safety and biodegradability. Also covers packaging sustainability and VOC limits. Close to 2,000 products currently certified.
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EPA Safer Choice, DfE and GreenPro:
EPA Safer Choice, DfE and GreenPro:
What's the Difference?
Buyers often ask which sustainability certification actually matters. Here's a clear breakdown of all three.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
A practical route through the subject.
- The issue behind the guidance
- Practical considerations from this resource
- The relevant documentation or programme route
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What Each Certification Covers
DfE (Design for the Environment)
A related EPA programme, used primarily for disinfectant products where Safer Choice's general cleaning criteria don't directly apply, since disinfectants go through a separate regulatory track.
CII GreenPro
India's national eco-label, issued by CII-ITC CESD. Uses a lifecycle assessment approach — raw material through disposal — with a 100-point credit system for cleaning chemicals (50+ points earns certification). Recognised in IGBC green building ratings.
Choosing the Right Reference Point
- Tracking an IGBC green-building rating in India? GreenPro is the one that directly contributes rating credit.
- Following an international or US-linked procurement standard? EPA Safer Choice is more widely recognised.
- Buying disinfectant products specifically? Check for the DfE label.
Never Trust the Logo Alone
Ask for the certificate number and check it directly against the EPA Safer Choice product directory or the CII GreenPro product directory. This five-minute check protects you from products using "green" language without genuine third-party certification behind it.
Everklin's portfolio includes 12 GreenPro Certified Products and 10 GRIHA Certified Products, supported by an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Quality Management System. Full product scope and supporting evidence are available on our certifications page.
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