Expert hearings
At the expert hearings, the criteria developed by the German Environment Agency for the respective product group or service are presented to interested parties and are discussed. The goal is to reach a consensus among the participants on standard setting and verification.
After the expert hearing, the criteria as well as the protocol of the expert hearing and, if applicable, statements of the stakeholders are presented to the Environmental Label Jury for discussion and decision. The criteria for the use of the Blue Angel are decided by the jury for a limited period of time. This makes it possible to regularly revise the relevant criteria in order to adapt them to the latest technological standards. Accordingly, criteria proposed by the German Environment Agency are discussed at hearings organised by RAL gGmbH.
Listed below are the dates for which hearings will be held in the near future. If you are a manufacturer, association, expert, testing institute or other stakeholder and are interested in participating, please contact us at the address below.
We’ll be happy to help you with any questions about the expert hearings:
Elastic Floor Coverings, DE-UZ 120
2 September 2024
Online expert hearing (via Webex)
Unbleached Paper Filters for Use with Hot or Boiling Water and (new) Baking Papers, DE-UZ 65
3 September 2024
Online expert hearing (via Webex)
Low-Emission Panel-Shaped Materials (Construction and Furnishing Panels) for Interior Construction, DE-UZ 76
16 September 2024
Online expert hearing (via Webex)
Server and Data Storage Products, DE-UZ 213
1 October 2024
Online expert hearing (via Webex)
Low-Emission Floor Coverings, Panels and Doors for Interiors made of Wood and Wood-Based Materials, DE-UZ 176
9 October 2024
Online expert hearing (via Webex)
Reusable systems to-go for food and beverages, DE-UZ 210
15 October 2024
Online expert hearing (via Webex)
Grouts, DE-UZ New
16 October 2024
Online expert hearing (via Webex)
Router, DE-UZ 160
17 October 2024
Online expert hearing (via Webex)
Concrete products containing recycled aggregates for outdoor flooring, DE-UZ 216
29 October 2024
Online expert hearing (via Webex)