EcoLogo, a third-party, multi-attribute eco-labeling program, has strengthened its environmental standard that limits asthmagens in hard-surface cleaners, including wood floor cleaning products. Asthmagens are chemicals known to trigger or aggravate asthma. The changes specifically limit the use of asthmagens and excludes substances that are harmful to humans or the environment, including ammonia, formaldehyde and phthalates. EcoLogo says certification in its program can provide a competitive advantage for manufacturers as purchasers continue to implement environmental purchasing guidelines.
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