27 approved certifications
There are currently 27 Systembolaget-approved certifications. The selection is based on an annual review and comparative study carried out by independent consultants (Intertek) on behalf of Systembolaget.
In the study, Intertek looks at a variety of environmental issues related to cultivation and production, such as biodiversity, soil health, chemical use, water management, waste management, energy and climate.
Fairtrade and Fair for Life are included among the approved certifications. Although they tend to be primarily associated with social responsibility, they also impose high environmental demands on cultivation and production, which means they are also approved for this criterion.
The certification must be product-specific and visibly displayed on the packaging.
Approved certifications
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Bodegas de Argentina |
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Bonsucro |
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Certified California Sustainable Vineyard and Winery (CCSW) |
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Certified Sustainable Wine of Chile |
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Demeter Biodynamic (International) |
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Demeter Biodynamic (USA) |
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Equalitas Sustainable Wine |
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EU Organic / EU-ekologiskt |
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Fair for Life |
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Fair ’n Green |
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FairChoice |
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Fairtrade - Standard for Hired Labour |
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For Life |
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IPW South Africa |
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Krav |
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LIVE Certified Sustainable /OREGON LIVE |
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Napa Green |
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SIP Certified |
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SQNPI |
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Sustainable Austria |
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Sustainable Winegrowing Australia |
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Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand |
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Sustainable Wines of Great Britain |
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Sustainable Wineries for Climate Protection |
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Vignerons en Développement Durable |
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V.I.V.A Sustainability and culture |
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Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Programme |
Organic is one type of environmental certification. The organic certifications (EU Organic, Demeter and Krav) generally differ from other environmental certifications by their high requirements on pesticides and fertilisers.
On the other hand, organic certifications are generally somewhat weaker in other environmental areas, and EU Organic does not impose any requirements on the production stage.
Systembolaget’s overall assessment is that, with its strengths and weaknesses, organic still has a strategically important role to play in securing sustainable agriculture in the future. We therefore also approve organic certifications under the environmental criterion in Most Sustainable Beverages.