For us, product certification isn’t just a requirement;
it’s a fundamental commitment.
We always put our high standards into action. Our journey with bluesign – one of our key partners – proves it, marked by two significant milestones:
In June 2024 NORDShield became the first Finnish chemical supplier to join the bluesign® System.
In January 2025 NORDShield CRISP, BIOLAYR, and CITEX earned bluesign® Approved certification.
All NORDShield products are
bluesign® Approved
About the bluesign System Partners network
What is bluesign®?
bluesign sets the highest standards for textile production. It’s a global system ensuring products are manufactured with minimal environmental impact and maximum safety.
Why bluesign® matters to you:
bluesign is built on a powerful network of over 800 partners, stretching from best-in-class chemical suppliers (like NORDShield) to global brands and retailers. This interconnected network ensures every partner can access products and capabilities aligned with bluesign Criteria. As a bluesign® System Partner, NORDShield is part of this collective commitment to sustainable textile production, guaranteeing our products meet the bluesign Criteria.
What is bluesign Approved?
Every item carrying a bluesign Product or bluesign Approved label has been manufactured to strict safety and environmental requirements. These are the bluesign Criteria – the highest standards in the textile industry.
For more details, please visit https://www.bluesign.com/en/
Applicable targets
What our bluesign® Approved products deliver:
When you choose NORDShield products like CRISP, BIOLAYR, and CITEX – now bluesign® Approved – you get:
- Sustainability: Optimized resource use, minimal environmental impact, no banned substances.
- Safety: Certified to meet global safety standards for consumers and workers.
- Performance: High-performance products that never compromise on quality or eco-conscious values.
Learn more about bluesign and our commitment at https://www.bluesign.com/en/
Nordshield Certifications
Dermatest®
Dermatest® is an independent dermatological institute which gives you the maximum possible confidence when it comes to products for your skin.
Learn more about Dermatest®: https://dermatest.com/
oeko-tex®
OEKO-TEX® standards enable everyone to make responsible decisions and protect natural resources.
Learn more about OEKO-TEX®: https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/
ZDHC – Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals
ZDHC is a multi-stakeholder organization comprising over 320 signatories from across the industry including brands, suppliers, solution providers and chemical suppliers.
Learn more about ZDHC: https://www.roadmaptozero.com/
| CITEX | CRISP | BIOLAYR | |
| bluesign approved | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dermatest GmbH | Yes (Dermatologically tested 08/23) | Yes – rating of “excellent“ | Yes – rating of “excellent“ |
| OEKO-TEX ECO PASSPORT | N/A | Compliant | Compliant |
| ZDHC MRSL 3.1 Conformance Level 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
ISO 9001
International standard for quality management systems.
Ensures consistent products, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
ISO 14001
International standard for environmental management systems.
Helps organizations reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability.
Sustainability is fundamental
We believe that only by choosing renewable, natural ingredients can we truly enable the best tomorrow. Our solutions are not only produced sustainably, but at the same time help companies across industries become more sustainable by using them in their products.
Respect is core to everything we do
We respect the nature that has created the ingredients to our technology, we respect our people that have harnessed it for the protection of our planet and the life on it. We respect all our stakeholders and partners for choosing to commit to ensuring the best tomorrow.
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