This standard is under review. Please download a copy and send your comments to our Head of Standards Dr Andrea Edwards (Andrea@ecochoice.org.nz) by 4 July, 2025.

We welcome your technical input, as well as commentary on whether we have struck the right balance between ambition and feasibility.

Summary of Draft Changes:

1 Addition of Environmental Management Systems Criteria (5.2)

2. Update to the Modern Slavery and Social Accountability Criteria

3 Update of Hazardous Substances Criteria to include the publication of SDS or Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
4 Update to Waste Criteria to have continuous improvements in waste management
5 Update to Energy management and greenhouse gas emissions) to align with the changes to other ECA Standards