REACH is a European Union regulation covering most consumer products, requiring companies to report on chemicals used throughout the supply chain and in their products. REACH stands for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals.
Ecolabelling is a voluntary method of environmental performance certification and labelling that is practised around the world. An ecolabel identifies products or services proven to be environmentally preferable within a specific category.
The Blue Angel has been the ecolabel of the German Federal Government for more than 45 years. It is an independent and credible label that sets stringent standards for environmentally friendly products and services. The Blue Angel is the guide for purchasing.
VGP 2013 is the world’s first government regulation requiring environmentally friendly acceptable lubricants (EALs) for marine use.
• New lubricant formulations that meet technical and environmental requirements are still heavily reliant on OEM approval.