Natural Dyes - Self Declared is one of the declarations under the Ekko Score Organic - Chemical Free Standard.
Natural Dyes - Self Declared Natural dyes are dyes or colorants derived from plants like berries, vegetables and fruits; insects, or minerals. By far the majority of natural dyes are vegetable dyes from plant sources—roots, berries, bark, leaves, and wood. As well as from fungi and lichens. Natural dyes are typically used in the colouration of textiles, foods, drugs, and cosmetics. Small quantities of dyes are also used in colouration of paper, leather, shoe polish, wood, cane, candles, etc.
Natural dyes are typically biodegradable, non-toxic and non-allergic. They do not cause any health hazards and hence they can be used easily without many environmental concerns.
Natural Dyes - Self Declared sits in the GMO & CHEMICAL FREE Family under the Environmental Standard: Organic - Chemical Free of Ekko Score. One set of weighted Ekko Score points are gathered from each Family.
These are the claimable declarations & certifications under the Environmental Standard: Organic - Chemical Free . Please note that different certifications and declarations may be relevant to each category.
Yes, where the impact of the claim is similar. This is how it works.
IMPORTANTLY, SELF DECLARATIONS ARE GOVERNED BY CONSUMER LAW. IT IS AGAINST THE LAW FOR BUSINESSES TO MAKE FALSE CLAIMS (INCLUDING IMPLIED CLAIMS IN A CONTEXT LIKE EKKO SCORE).
EVEN IF A PRODUCT HAS A FORMAL CERTIFICATION, THAT CERTIFICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ENTIRE INTEGRITY OF THE PRODUCT'S MAKE UP.
An example might be a Handmade, Australian, Certified Organic chocolate that contains Palm Oil. Under Ekko Score, this product would claim Certified Organic and would self declare: Zero Waste Production and Australian made, but could not claim the No Palm Oil declaration. This would mean a lower score under the Conservation & Environment Standard, making the inclusion of Palm Oil clear to potential consumers, without detracting from its other assets.
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