What does eco-certified mean?Updated 2 days ago

"Eco-certified" means a product has been independently audited against an environmental standard. The certification is awarded by an independent body, not the brand itself, and the body publishes its criteria publicly. At Koh, the eco-label that applies is GECA (Good Environmental Choice Australia), a not-for-profit ecolabel recognised by the Global Ecolabelling Network. GECA's Cleaning Products Standard sets criteria covering ingredients, biodegradability, packaging, and manufacturing practices. Universal Cleaner has been GECA certified since April 2016, Loo Cleaner Tabs since July 2023, and Dishwashing Tablets since March 2023. Other Koh products carry separate certifications including Sensitive Choice (asthma-aggravating ingredient screening), Dermatest (dermatological tolerance), Allergy UK (Seal of Approval for allergen suitability), and Eczema Association (eczema-specific suitability), which cover different aspects of product testing.

"Eco-certified" means a product has been independently audited against an environmental standard. The certification is awarded by an independent body, not the brand itself, and the body publishes its criteria publicly. For Koh, the eco-label that applies is GECA.

GECA (Good Environmental Choice Australia) is Australia's only multi-sector ecolabel, recognised by the Global Ecolabelling Network. It's a not-for-profit organisation that publishes sector-specific standards and audits products against them. The Cleaning Products Standard is the relevant one for Koh. It covers ingredient restrictions including limits on substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to reproduction (CMR), volatile organic compound (VOC) limits, biodegradability and aquatic toxicity criteria, packaging recyclability requirements, ethical manufacturing and labour standards, and ongoing compliance through periodic review. Certifications have a defined term and must be renewed.

GECA publishes its Cleaning Products Standard at geca.eco/standards.

Three Koh products currently hold active GECA certification. Universal Cleaner has been GECA certified continuously since April 2016, the longest-running certification across the Koh range. Loo Cleaner Tabs has been GECA certified since July 2023. Dishwashing Tablets has been GECA certified since March 2023. All three products went through the full GECA Cleaning Products Standard audit and appear on GECA's published register. Certifications are renewed periodically. Other Koh products are assessed against different programs depending on the product type, see the next section for details.

Three Koh products currently hold active GECA certification.

Universal Cleaner

GECA certified since April 2016, the longest-running cert in the Koh range. One bottle for floors, kitchens, and surfaces.

GECA since 2016 Sensitive Choice Allergy UK Eczema Association

Loo Cleaner Tabs

GECA certified since July 2023. Drop straight into the bowl, cleans, deodorises, leaves it fresh.

GECA since 2023 Sensitive Choice

Dishwashing Tablets

GECA certified since March 2023. Place in the dispenser, the wrapper dissolves during the cycle.

GECA since 2023 Sensitive Choice

Beyond GECA, Koh products carry four additional certifications, each covering a different aspect of product testing. Sensitive Choice is run by the National Asthma Council Australia (NACA) and screens products for ingredients that may aggravate asthma symptoms. Most of the Koh cleaning range carries this certification including Universal Cleaner, Bathroom & Shower Cleaner, Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner, Dishwashing Liquid, Loo Cleaner Tabs, Dishwashing Tablets, Sensitive Laundry Liquid, 60 Wash Laundry Liquid, and Stain Remover. Dermatest is an independent dermatological testing institute that assesses products for skin tolerance under defined testing protocols. Bathroom & Shower Cleaner, Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner, Dishwashing Liquid, Sensitive Laundry Liquid, 60 Wash Laundry Liquid, Stain Remover, and Sensitive Laundry Sheets currently hold this certification. Allergy UK (the operating name of the British Allergy Foundation) runs a Seal of Approval program for products tested as suitable for allergy sufferers, currently held by Universal Cleaner. Eczema Association certifies products as suitable for those with eczema-prone skin. Universal Cleaner, Bathroom & Shower Cleaner, Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner, and Dishwashing Liquid all received this certification in October 2025. Each certification covers a different testing scope, so a product can carry one but not another. The current list for any specific product is shown on its koh.com product page.

Beyond GECA, Koh products carry four additional certifications. Each one covers a different aspect of product testing.

Each certification covers a different testing scope, so a product can carry one but not another. The current list for any specific product is shown on its product page.