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Learn about Environmental Labels

Environmental labels indicate that a given product shows consideration for the environment, and give customers helpful information when selecting eco-conscious products. Environmental labels come in three types (Type I, II and III) standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) or a compliance label that indicates that the product complies with specific performance criteria.

There are various environmental labels in the countries and regions around the world.
Considering respective labels (which are based on different eco-conscious requirements and standards) as environmental needs from customers, the Brother Group has actively acquired such labels in the countries and regions where its products are sold.

Below are the main environmental labels acquired by Brother products.

Label type	Label	Label name	Label meaning
Type I Labels warded based on specific criteria judged by third party organizations		The Blue Angel (German) List of products that acquired environmental labels [PDF/0.2MB]	This eco-label is issued by the Federal Environmental Agency and the German Institute for Quality Assurance and Labeling. In July 2008, the MFC-6490CW and DCP-6690CW were the first inkjet multi-function centers in the world to be certified in the ink-jet category to clear current standards. Brother has obtained this label mainly for printers and all in ones.
		Nordic Swan (Scandinavian countries) List of products that acquired environmental labels [PDF/0.2MB]	This eco-label is administered primarily by the Nordic Ecolabelling Board, and is used in five Scandinavian countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland). Brother has obtained this label mainly for printers and all in ones.
		China Environmental Labeling plan (China) List of products that acquired environmental labels [PDF/0.2MB]	This government-run eco-label (the Ten Circle Mark) is issued by the China Environmental United Certification Center under the jurisdiction of the State Environmental Protection Administration. Brother has obtained this label mainly for printers and all in ones.
		Eco Mark (Japan) List of products that acquired environmental labels [PDF/0.2MB] - Printers - Toner/ink cartridges - Stationery/office supplies (tape cassettes)	This eco-label is issued by the Japan Environment Association. It is awarded to products that minimize environmental load and aid environmental protection across their entire life cycle from production to disposal. Brother has obtained this label mainly for printers and all in ones.
		Environmental Choice (New Zealand) List of products that acquired environmental labels [PDF/0.2MB]	This eco-label was introduced by the national government of New Zealand, and is issued by New Zealand Ecolabelling Trust. Brother has obtained this label mainly for printers and all in ones.
		Green Mark (Taiwan) List of products that acquired environmental labels [PDF/0.2MB]	This eco-label was introduced in Taiwan by the Environmental Protection Administration, and is issued by the Environment and Development Foundation. Brother has obtained this label mainly for fax machines and multi-function centers.
		Korea Eco-labeling Program (South Korea) List of products that acquired environmental labels [PDF/0.2MB]	This eco-label is issued by the Korea Environment Industry & Technology Institute that was established pursuant to the Development of and Support for Environmental Technology Act. Brother has obtained this label mainly for printers and all in ones.
Type II Labels Self-declared labels by businesses		Brother Green Label (Japan)	In October 2001, Brother Industries, Ltd. established voluntary environmental standards for products and created the Brother Green Label to recognize products that satisfied related certification standards. Products not eligible for Type I labels can receive this label.
Type III Labels Awarded to products whose environmental load is shown quantitatively by LCA (Life Cycle Assessment)		EcoLeaf (Japan)	This eco-label is awarded to products that disclose quantitative information about their environmental characteristics. It is managed and issued by the Japan Environmental Management Association for Industry. Brother Industries, Ltd. has received "System Certification*" in the Printer and Facsimile Business (registered name) and is working on acquiring the EcoLeaf label for main products.
Conformance Labels These labels indicate compliance with specific standards.		International ENERGY STAR Program (the U.S., Japan, EU, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan) List of products qualified for a conformance label [PDF/0.1MB]	This is an international energy saving program for office equipment. Its logo is awarded to products that meet the energy-saving standards. Brother has obtained this label mainly for printers and all in ones.
		Energy Conservation Certification (Energy saving label) (China)	This eco-label is from China. It recognizes products for their energy-saving performance. Brother has obtained this label mainly for printers and all in ones.
		Oeko-Tex Standard 100 (including Europe, Americas, and Japan)	This international standard is intended to protect consumers from harmful substances and chemical substances, etc. contained in textile products (including garments) that may affect health. Brother's garment printers (GT-541, GT-782) were certified as being safe when performing printing on clothes that meet the Oeko-Tex Standard.