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Survey of all Basic Award Criteria

(As of: 24/05/13)

The following table offers an overview of all product groups and services that may be awarded the Blue Angel eco-label. The right column of the table lists the respective criteria catalogues (so-called Basic Award Criteria). They can be downloaded as pdf or zip files.

If the individual criteria of the respective Basic Award Criteria are met an application for award of the Blue Angel can be filed to RAL gGmbH for the respective product or service.

Name and number of basic criteria Year of
adoption		 Valid until
end of*		 Licences Vendors PDF
ZIP
RAL-UZ 2
Returnable Bottles and Glasses
Protects resources
 1979 2015 13 5 zip, 321.56 KB
RAL-UZ 5
Sanitary Paper Products made of Recycled Paper
Protects resources
 1979 2014 284 76 zip, 483.95 KB
RAL-UZ 12a
Low-pollutant Varnishes
Protects environment and health
 1981 2015 399 50 zip, 1.97 MB
RAL-UZ 13
Salt-free Abrasives
Protects water
 1981 2017 33 31 zip, 254.01 KB
RAL-UZ 14
Recycled Paper
Protects resources
 1982 2014 640 234 zip, 865.25 KB
RAL-UZ 17
Compostable Plant Containers and other Moulded Parts
Protects resources
 1982 2016 7 5 zip, 227.17 KB
RAL-UZ 21
Low-noise Waste-Glass Containers for Noise-Sensitive Areas
Protects environment and health
 1983 2015 24 4 zip, 507.4 KB
RAL-UZ 24
Environmentally Acceptable Pipe Cleaners
Protects water
 1984 2017 20 14 zip, 208.69 KB
RAL-UZ 27
Returnable Transportation Packagings
Protects resources
 1984 2015 9 7 zip, 267.57 KB
RAL-UZ 30a
Products made from Recycled Plastics (Edition March 2010)
Protects resources
 1984 2012 114 51 zip, 471.71 KB
RAL-UZ 30a
Products made from Recycled Plastics (Edition May 2012)
Protects resources
 1984 2016 7 3 zip, 544.31 KB
RAL-UZ 32
Water-saving Flushing Boxes
Protects water
 1984 2015 19 3 zip, 404.41 KB
RAL-UZ 34
Non-Toxic Indoor Pest Control and Prevention
Protects environment and health
 1985 2015 58 24 zip, 424.41 KB
RAL-UZ 35
Wallpapers and Woodchip Wall Coverings primarily made of Recycled Paper
Protects resources
 2006 2014 162 66 zip, 578.99 KB
RAL-UZ 38
Low-Emission Wood Products and Wood-Base Products
Protects environment and health
 1986 2013 191 84 zip, 632.63 KB
RAL-UZ 38
Low-Emission Furniture and Slatted Frames made of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
Protects environment and health
 1986 2016 0 0 zip, 807.17 KB
RAL-UZ 47
Mechanical Watches/Clocks and Lamps
Protects resources
 1987 2016 1 1 zip, 417.19 KB
RAL-UZ 48
Rapidly Biodegradable Chain Lubricants for Motor Saws
Protects water
 1987 2013 94 76 zip, 397.72 KB
RAL-UZ 53
Low-noise Construction Machinery
Protects environment and health
 1988 2014 32 7 zip, 508.63 KB
RAL-UZ 54
Low-Noise Garden Shredders
Protects environment and health
 1988 2014 14 7 zip, 322.06 KB
RAL-UZ 55
Reprocessed Printing Modules
Protects resources
 1989 2013 97 17 zip, 605.53 KB
RAL-UZ 56
Recycled Cardboard
Protects resources
 1989 2014 323 102 zip, 833.7 KB
RAL-UZ 57
Thermal Processes (Hot-air Technique) to Control Ligniperdous Insects
Protects environment and health
 1989 2015 6 6 zip, 457.65 KB
RAL-UZ 59
Low-Noise and Low-Pollutant Municipal Vehicles and Busses
Protects environment and health
 1990 2014 10 6 zip, 415.99 KB
RAL-UZ 61
Low-emission and Energy-saving gas condensing boiler
Protects climate
 1990 2014 0 0
File is coming soon
RAL-UZ 64
Rapidly Biodegradable Lubricants and Forming Oils
Protects water
 1990 2013 52 27 zip, 496.33 KB
RAL-UZ 65
Unbleached Filter Papers for Use with Hot or Boiling Water
Protects water
 1991 2014 26 20 zip, 455.45 KB
RAL-UZ 67
Lead-free products
Protects environment and health
 1991 2017 2 2 zip, 409.28 KB
RAL-UZ 72
Printing and Publication Papers
Protects resources
 1992 2014 115 47 zip, 776.34 KB
RAL-UZ 73
Solar Collectors
Protects climate
 1992 2017 43 19 zip, 219.15 KB
RAL-UZ 76
Low-emission Composite Wood Panels
Protects environment and health
 1995 2014 17 10 zip, 502.83 KB
RAL-UZ 77
Fabric Towel Rolls Supplied in Towel Dispensers
Protects resources
 1993 2016 9 7 zip, 149.96 KB
RAL-UZ 78a
Computer
Protects climate
 2011 2014 15 1 zip, 661.84 KB
RAL-UZ 78b
Key Boards
Protects climate
 2011 2014 10 2 zip, 451.53 KB
RAL-UZ 78c
Monitors
Protects climate
 2011 2014 1 1 zip, 493.45 KB
RAL-UZ 78d
Portable Computers
Protects climate
 2011 2014 0 0 zip, 633.45 KB
RAL-UZ 79
Rapidly Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluids
Protects water
 1994 2013 68 24 zip, 480.76 KB
RAL-UZ 81
Electronic Ballasts for Fluorescent Lamps
Protects climate
 1994 2013 1 1 zip, 260.21 KB
RAL-UZ 82
Low-Waste Change-Top Brushes
Protects resources
 1995 2015 0 0 zip, 245.36 KB
RAL-UZ 84a
Sanitary Additives Compatible with Clarification Plants (Edition April 2009)
Protects water
 1996 2013 10 8 zip, 879.57 KB
RAL-UZ 84a
Sanitary Additives Compatible with Clarification Plants (Edition February 2013)
Protects water
 1996 2017 0 0
File is coming soon
RAL-UZ 84b
Flushing-Water Additives Compatible with Clarification Plants (Edition February 2005)
Protects water
 1999 2013 5 4 zip, 855.28 KB
RAL-UZ 84b
Flushing-Water Additives Compatible with Clarification Plants (Edition March 2013)
Protects water
 1999 2017 0 0
File is coming soon
RAL-UZ 87
Low-Energy Hand Driers
Protects climate
 1996 2014 8 2 zip, 235.97 KB
RAL-UZ 89
Low-Noise and Fuel-Saving Automobile Tires
Protects climate
 1997 2013 0 0 zip, 318.91 KB
RAL-UZ 92
Rechargeable Alkaline/Manganese-Batteries
Protects resources
 1998 2013 4 1 zip, 240.59 KB
RAL-UZ 99
Movement Area De-icers for Airfields (Edition March 2007)
Protects water
 1999 2013 1 1 zip, 278.5 KB
RAL-UZ 99
Movement Area De-icers for Airfields (Edition May 2013)
Protects water
 1999 2017 0 0
File is coming soon
RAL-UZ 100
Car Sharing
Protects climate
 2010 2014 14 14 zip, 330.82 KB
RAL-UZ 102
Low-Emission Wall paints
Protects environment and health
 2000 2014 832 90 zip, 985.07 KB
RAL-UZ 104
Wet Cleaning Services
Protects environment and health
 2001 2017 16 16 zip, 564.84 KB
RAL-UZ 106
Mobile Phones
Protects environment and health
 2002 2013 0 0 zip, 617.1 KB
RAL-UZ 106
Mobile Phones
Protects environment and health
 2002 2015 0 0 zip, 682.3 KB
RAL-UZ 108
Gas-Fired Cogeneration Modules
Protects climate
 2002 2015 1 1 zip, 563.15 KB
RAL-UZ 110
Environment-conscious Ship Operation
Protects water
 2010 2015 1 1 zip, 394.42 KB
RAL-UZ 111
Wood pellet stoves
Protects climate
 2011 2014 17 7 zip, 390.69 KB
RAL-UZ 112
Wood pellet boilers and wood chips boilers
Protects climate
 2003 2014 72 10 zip, 472.6 KB
RAL-UZ 113
low emission floor-covering adhesives | and other covering materials
Protects environment and health
 2003 2014 242 31 zip, 911.36 KB
RAL-UZ 115
Low-Solvent Roof Coatings and Bitumen Adhesives
Protects environment and health
 2004 2014 5 2 zip, 790.17 KB
RAL-UZ 116
Solar-Powered Products
Protects climate
 2004 2016 19 8 zip, 860.18 KB
RAL-UZ 117
Low Emission Upholstered Furniture
Protects environment and health
 2004 2016 32 7 zip, 778.45 KB
RAL-UZ 118
Energy-Efficient Heat Pumps
Protects climate
 2004 2014 0 0
File is coming soon
RAL-UZ 119
Mattresses
Protects environment and health
 2005 2014 27 4 zip, 588.22 KB
RAL-UZ 120
Elastic Floor Coverings
Protects environment and health
 2005 2014 13 8 zip, 352.91 KB
RAL-UZ 122
Office Equipment with Printing Function (Printers, Copiers, Multifunction Devices)
Protects climate
 2006 2013 1414 22 zip, 1.94 MB
RAL-UZ 123
Low-Emission Sealants for Interior Use
Protects environment and health
 2006 2014 23 6 zip, 798.14 KB
RAL-UZ 124
Energy-Efficient Hot-Water Storage Tanks
Protects climate
 2006 2015 0 0 zip, 259.76 KB
RAL-UZ 125
Baby Phone
Protects environment and health
 2006 2017 1 1 zip, 471.2 KB
RAL-UZ 126
Carbon Dioxide Cleaning Services
Protects environment and health
 2006 2017 1 1 zip, 743.08 KB
RAL-UZ 127
Digital Projectors
Protects climate
 2008 2015 0 0 zip, 552.19 KB
RAL-UZ 128
Textile Floorcoverings
Protects environment and health
 2007 2013 123 60 zip, 802.18 KB
RAL-UZ 129
Low-Noise and Low-Pollutant Garden Tools
Protects environment and health
 2008 2014 7 4 zip, 524.51 KB
RAL-UZ 131
Digital cordless phone
Protects climate
 2010 2014 3 1 zip, 572.19 KB
RAL-UZ 132
Low-Emission Thermal Insulation Material and Suspended Ceilings for Use in Buildings
Protects environment and health
 2009 2015 59 17 zip, 827.18 KB
RAL-UZ 133
Water boilers, electric kettles
Protects climate
 2009 2014 1 1 zip, 570.15 KB
RAL-UZ 134
Auto-Off Power Strips and Socket Adapters
Protects climate
 2009 2016 4 2 zip, 431.63 KB
RAL-UZ 136
Espresso Machines /Coffee machines with high pressure
Protects climate
 2009 2015 1 1 zip, 434.41 KB
RAL-UZ 137
Washing machines (Edition January 2013)
Protects climate
 2009 2015 0 0 zip, 387.92 KB
RAL-UZ 137
Washing machines (Edition May 2009)
Protects climate
 2009 2013 0 0 zip, 359.11 KB
RAL-UZ 138
Refrigerators (Edition May 2009)
Protects climate
 2009 2013 0 0 zip, 260.97 KB
RAL-UZ 138
Refrigerators (Edition February 2013)
Protects climate
 2009 2016 0 0 zip, 366.11 KB
RAL-UZ 139
Gas cooker and gas-fired cooking appliances
Protects climate
 2009 2017 0 0 zip, 527.22 KB
RAL-UZ 140
External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS)
Protects climate
 2009 2014 2 2 zip, 372.59 KB
RAL-UZ 141
Eco-Friendly Ship Design (Edition April 2013)
Protects water
 2009 2017 0 0
File is coming soon
RAL-UZ 141
Eco-Friendly Ship Design (Edition October 2009)
Protects water
 2009 2013 3 2 zip, 635.04 KB
RAL-UZ 142
Household Energy Meters
Protects climate
 2009 2014 0 0 zip, 719.13 KB
RAL-UZ 143
Electric Ovens for Household Use
Protects climate
 2010 2016 0 0 zip, 429.56 KB
RAL-UZ 144
DVD-Rekorder, DVD-Player, Blu-ray Disk-Player
Protects climate
 2010 2017 0 0 zip, 333.62 KB
RAL-UZ 145
Television Sets
Protects climate
 2010 2014 0 0 zip, 435.93 KB
RAL-UZ 146
Compact Hi-Fi Systems
Protects climate
 2010 2017 0 0 zip, 325.9 KB
RAL-UZ 147
Household Cooker Hoods
Protects climate
 2010 2014 0 0 zip, 468.45 KB
RAL-UZ 148
Low-emission upholstery leathers
Protects environment and health
 2010 2016 10 4 zip, 388.85 KB
RAL-UZ 149
Microwave Ovens
Protects climate
 2010 2014 0 0 zip, 368.62 KB
RAL-UZ 150
Voice over IP
Protects climate
 2010 2014 3 1 zip, 469.04 KB
RAL-UZ 151
lamps
Protects climate
 2010 2014 0 0 zip, 778.82 KB
RAL-UZ 152
Household Dishwashers (Edition July 2010)
Protects climate
 2010 2013 0 0 zip, 517.38 KB
RAL-UZ 152
Household Dishwashers (Edition February 2013)
Protects climate
 2010 2016 0 0 zip, 479.91 KB
RAL-UZ 153
Technically Dried Wood Chips / Wood Pellets
Protects climate
 2011 2014 1 1 zip, 580.14 KB
RAL-UZ 154
Textiles
Protects environment and health
 2011 2016 0 0 zip, 1.29 MB
RAL-UZ 155
Shoes
Protects environment and health
 2011 2016 2 2 zip, 1.27 MB
RAL-UZ 156
Flooring Underlays
Protects environment and health
 2011 2014 3 2 zip, 587.24 KB
RAL-UZ 157
Energy-Efficient and Water-Saving Hand-Held and Overhead Shower Heads
Protects climate
 2011 2016 1 1 zip, 290.34 KB
RAL-UZ 158
E-Book Reader
Protects resources
 2011 2017 0 0 zip, 438.27 KB
RAL-UZ 159
Textile Toys
Protects environment and health
 2011 2014 0 0 zip, 566.88 KB
RAL-UZ 160
Router
Protects climate
 2011 2014 0 0 zip, 410.88 KB
RAL-UZ 161
Energy-Conscious Data Centers
Protects climate
 2011 2015 2 2 zip, 1.05 MB
RAL-UZ 162
external hard disks
Protects climate
 2012 2014 0 0 zip, 1.03 MB
RAL-UZ 163
photovoltaic inverters
Protects climate
 2012 2014 0 0 zip, 867.88 KB
RAL-UZ 164
doorbell and intercom systems
Protects climate
 2012 2015 0 0 zip, 396.24 KB
RAL-UZ 166
Interactive whiteboards
Protects climate
 2012 2015 0 0 zip, 243.69 KB
RAL-UZ 167
Toasters
Protects climate
 2012 2015 0 0 zip, 427.36 KB
RAL-UZ 168
Programmable radiator thermostats
Protects climate
 2012 2014 0 0
RAL-UZ 169
Breadmaking machines
Protects climate
 2012 2015 0 0 zip, 298.15 KB
RAL-UZ 170
Energy Services provided under guaranteed Energy Savings Contracts
Protects climate
 2012 2015 0 0 zip, 534.7 KB
RAL-UZ 171
Office Equipment with Printing Function (Printers, Copiers, Multifunction Devices)
Protects climate
 2012 2015 6 1 zip, 10.9 MB
RAL-UZ 172
Standard-Size Rechargeable Batteries
Protects climate
 2012 2014 0 0 zip, 232.11 KB
RAL-UZ 173
Laundrettes
Protects climate
 2012 2015 0 0 zip, 530.98 KB
RAL-UZ 174
Data Shredders
Protects climate
 2012 2015 9 1 zip, 400.01 KB
RAL-UZ 175
Hair Dryers
Protects climate
 2012 2016 2 2 zip, 437.52 KB
RAL-UZ 176
Low-Emission Interior Floor Coverings, Panels and Doors made of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
Protects environment and health
 2013 2016 0 0 zip, 747.08 KB
RAL-UZ 179
Climate friendly supermarkets
Protects climate
 2013 2017 0 0
File is coming soon
RAL-UZ 180
Sanitary tapware
Protects climate
 2013 2016 0 0 zip, 314.94 KB
RAL-UZ 181
Household Tumble Dryers
Protects climate
 2013 2015 0 0 zip, 483.52 KB
RAL-UZ 182
Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems
Protects climate
 2013 2016 0 0 zip, 753.95 KB
RAL-UZ 183
Telephone Systems
Protects climate
 2013 2015 0 0 zip, 632.23 KB
RAL-UZ 186
Small Network storages
Protects climate
 2013 2015 0 0 zip, 785.62 KB
RAL-UZ 191
Video Conference Systems
Protects climate
 2013 2015 0 0 zip, 432.84 KB
*) The term of the Basic Award Criteria may be extended by the Environmental Label Jury
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