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ECO-LABELLING AND ENZYMESThe why and how of eco-labeling

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What are eco-labels?

How are eco-labels awarded?

Why should you get labeled?

Enzymes and eco-labeling

How Novozymes can help you get labeled?

The Nordic Swan

The EU Flower

Products making eco-friendly claims

Conclusions

AGENDA

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What are eco-labels?

Eco-labels are common means used for promotion

The intention of eco-labels is to assist consumers to choose products that have less impact on the environment

Eco-labeling is not a regulatory requirement for detergent products or ingredients

Eco-label criteria are not harmonized

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An eco-label is awarded by an impartial third-party in relation to certain products or services that are independently determined to meet environmental leadership criteria

Eco-label provisions are based on scientific assessment of aspects like pollution and resource demand, e.g. toxicity, biodegradability, and energy consumption

Eco-labels may include Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

How are eco-labels awarded?

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Consumers are getting sustainability savvy and demand proof that the products they buy are environmentally safe

Third-party labeling helps with brand differentiation

Eco-labeling ensures compliance with existing and new legislation regarding eco-friendly and sustainable detergent products

Why should you get labeled?

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Enzymes and eco-labeling

Enzymes meet the criteria for eco-labeling for consumer products for detergents because:

Enzymes are established in several industries as safe and environmentally attractive alternatives to chemical processing

Enzymes have a beneficial impact on the environment as they can replace harsh chemicals and save energy by enabling lower wash temperatures

Enzymes are totally biodegradable and do not harm waste water treatment plants or the aquatic environment at large

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Novozymes helps you with eco-labeling

Novozymes can advice you on the eco-labeling compliance of a given enzyme application

We can deliver information about our products to help you get your products certified

We also work with certification bodies to develop criteria for environmentally friendly enzymatic detergents

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The EU Flower

Enzyme criteria for different product groups:

The enzyme production micro-organism shall be absent from the final enzyme preparation; NZ enzymes live up to this requirement

Type of enzyme must be labeled on the final product (e.g. protease, lipase et cetera)

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The Nordic Swan

The Nordic Swan is more common in Scandinavia than the EU flower

The criteria for the Nordic Swan are stricter than for the EU flower (e.g. on bleaching with chloride)

Nordic Swan labeling does not require tests for enzymes

Enzymes are exempted from requirements for sensitizers and from R42 and R43 ingredient limits for allergenic effects as long as they are present in liquid form or non dusting granulates

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The Nordic Swan

Enzymes used in laundry detergents and stain removers include protease, lipase and amylase. Enzymes are readily degradable in aquatic environments and are not toxic to aquatic organisms. They are accordingly not regarded as a problem in aquatic environments.

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PRODUCTS MAKING ECO-FRIENDLY CLAIMS

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Products* with eco-friendly or natural claims

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*ADW, hand dishwashing, fabric care (automatic detergents, bleach/fabric brighteners, conditioners and softeners, hand detergents, and shampoos, stain/spot remover)

Number of launches

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Products with eco claims are on the rise

•355 new product launches in total (2001-2007) with all natural or environmental claims•120 contains enzymes (ingredient lists)•12 use the word ’biodegradable’ in the ingredient list•75 use ’natural’ or ’naturally’ in their positioning claims or ingredient list

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“Ecological Liquid Detergent” – “Vegan soap” – “Concentrated” (33 loads)

Ingredients: 5-15% tensoactives anionic, non ionic, soap, <5% policarboxilates,enzymes (proteasa, amilasa, lipasa), perfume

Carrefour Eco Planet Detergente Ecológico au Savon Végétal Recharge

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“Fresh perfume from plant based ingredients” – “Exceptional washing results at low temperatures” – “No optical brighteners”- “Approved by the Vegan Society” – “Quick and complete biodegradability” (OECD-test 301F, full product). Minimum impact on aquatic life (OECD-test 201&202, full product), against animal testing

Ecover products

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Ole Hyvä Ecological Washing Liquid

“Safe and environmentally friendly” – “Effective in washing normal laundry without harming nature” - “Produced with low-energy processes from plant based, ecologically sustainable raw materials which are 100% fast biodegradable”. Free from zeolite, phosphor and artificial colour, fragrances and preservatives. Not tested on animals.

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Earth Friendly Products - Zainz Laundry Pre-wash

“Concentrated all natural biodegradable stain remover” – “Works on food, coffee, blood, dirt, and oil” – “No SLS” – “100% biodegradable, no phosphates”. Comes in a number 2 HDPE bottle

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Conclusions

Eco-labeling is good for business

Eco friendly products help differentiate your brand and increase brand loyalty

Enzymatic detergents are more easily labeled as enzymes are nature’s own products

Novozymes is working with certification agencies to ensure that enzymatic detergents are more easily certified

Novozymes can assist you in getting labeled

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APPENDIX

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Enzymes and eco-labeling

Concerning human safety, peer-reviewed studies show that the use of enzymes in laundry and cleaning products represents no concerns for consumers

For modern detergent enzymes in consumer products, very low levels are involved

The enzymes are non-dusting in solid preparations, non-volatile in liquid preparations, non-toxic if ingested, and there are no adverse effects from handling

Enzymatic detergents do not appear to increase the potential for skin or respiratory sensitization for consumers, including atopic individuals and people with sensitive skin

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Novozymes helps you get labeled

When it comes to ingredients, Novozymes assist customers with information on enzyme ingredients, e.g. how to use the DID list (detergent ingredient database)

Novozymes are also working on the criteria for DfE – Design for the Environment by US EPA; criteria for enzymes are not yet defined, but we expect that the criteria will be based on scientific data

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The Detergent Ingredient Database (DID)

The criteria for both the European Eco-label and the Nordic Swan are based on data reflecting toxicity and biodegradability listed in Detergent Ingredient Database (DID)

The first DID list was developed in 1993-94 with criteria for detergents. When the DID was revised in 2004, it became a “living” document, to be updated regularly

The DID list consists of an ingredient database, including test results and references to tests and laboratories. Factors such as toxicity and biodegradability are used for evaluation of environmental impact of detergent ingredients

Enzymes are listed among many other ingredients

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The Critical Dilution Volume (CDV)

CDV is a key ecological parameter for both the EU Flower and the Nordic Swan

It integrates the weight, biodegradability and toxicity of all ingredients in the final detergent product

CDV calculation methods and parameters are used as evaluation criteria, but they vary for different product groups

Enzymes only constitute a small part of the final product