Green Recognition

To promote environmental protection and consumer awareness, Germany's "Blue Angel Mark" is awarded to products and services which are beneficial for the environment and which also fulfill high standards of occupational health and safety and fitness for use. Introduced in 1978 by the German Institute for Quality Assurance and Certification, the Blue Angel was the world’s first ecological label.

Important factors for qualification include: economical use of raw materials, production, usage, service life and disposal.

Awarded products bear the logo of the Blue Angel directly on the product. Service companies use it on materials used to offer their services.