Green Seal's mission is to achieve significant environmental improvement by encouraging the purchase and manufacturing of products and services that work well and have less impact on the environment
Product Standards
GS-37 Industrial & Institutional Chemicals
GS-40 Floor Care Product
GS-41 Hand Cleaners
GS-35 Degreasers
GS-09 Paper Towels & Napkins
GS-01 Tissue Paper
GC-08 Food Containers
Chemical Formulation Criteria
No carcinogens
No reproductive toxins
Non-combustible
Low dyes
Minimal VOC content
No heavy metals or zinc
Bio-based
Packaging is recyclable
Concentrates only
No phosphates
Biodegradable
Not a skin sensitizer
Non corrosive to skin and eyes
Safe fragrances
Chemical System General Guidelines
Green Seal certification criteria
Control dispensing systems only
Color coded product / labels
Numeric coded labeling
Non-lingual icon communication tools
Foam trigger sprayers or flip top caps: no atomization