Procurers demand ecolabelled medical and hygiene products – are you ready and how do we do it together?

Af: Svanemærket/Miljømærkning Danmark  -  

Public procurement plays a crucial role in driving more sustainable healthcare solutions. Across the Nordic countries, public procurers are increasingly demanding ecolabelled medical devices and hygiene products to reduce environmental impact, hazardous chemicals, and climate footprint.

However, in several product categories, the availability of ecolabelled alternatives is still limited.

This webinar brings together public procurers, suppliers, and ecolabelling experts to explore:

  • The updated Nordic Swan Ecolabel criteria for medical devices (plastic and silicone) and hygiene products
  • How ecolabels can be used effectively in public tenders
  • How suppliers can respond to growing demand
  • Practical experiences from the public sector

Target Audience

  • Public procurers and sustainability professionals in regions, municipalities, and healthcare institutions.
  • Suppliers and manufacturers of medical devices and hygiene products.

 

​​​​​​​Programme:

  • The Nordic Swan Ecolabel presents the new criteria for medical products in plastic and silicone as well as protective and absorbent hygiene products.

  • Essity highlights key lessons learned and how eco-labelled solutions create value and competitive advantage in public procurement

  • Two Nordic procuring organisations share how they set requirements for eco-labels in their procurements.

  • Panel discussion and questions

  • Concluding tips and news from the Nordic Swan Ecolabel.

​​​​​​​Time and place

Nordic digital webinar in English on Thursday 24 September 2026 at 1.00 PM – 2.30 PM (Scandinavian time).

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