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Announcement of the webinar: The Blue Angel for Event Catering and Canteen Services (DE-UZ 229)

Catering and canteen services must comply with various requirements that go above and beyond the meals themselves in order to receive the new ecolabel (DE-UZ 229). And it is not only the food and drinks but also how the meals are prepared that are more environmentally friendly. The ecolabel requires companies to avoid waste and also places certain requirements on the kitchen equipment. The criteria for this ecolabel not only protect the climate but also conserve natural resources.
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The environmental goals have been supplemented by social aspects across the entire value added chain. This includes the use of fair trade food and criteria for the working conditions in canteen and catering services. Furthermore, companies are required to comply with the recommendations issued by the German Nutrition Society (DGE) because health aspects are crucially important to sustainable nutrition. The Blue Angel ecolabel not only provides consumers but also public procurers with reliable guidance for the sustainable consumption of food.

A webinar on September 16, 2024 from 13:00 to 14:30 will provide guidance on the new award criterion. The online format will address the following questions, among others:


Themes covered in the webinar:  

  • What are the new criteria and what compliance verifications are required for certification with the Blue Angel?

  • How will certification with the Blue Angel benefit my company?

  • How much does certification with the Blue Angel cost?

  • How do I submit an application for certification with the Blue Angel?

  • How can you use the Blue Angel in your communication?

About the Blue Angel

The Blue Angel has been the ecolabel of the German federal government for more than 40 years and the guide for sustainable purchasing. It is an independent and credible label that sets stringent standards for environmentally friendly products and services. The Blue Angel guarantees that the products or services it certifies meet high standards when it comes to its environmental, health and performance characteristics. The whole life cycle of the product or service is always taken into account in the assessment process. Criteria are developed for each product group and must be complied with by those products and services holding the Blue Angel. In order to reflect any technological developments, the German Environment Agency checks the criteria every three to four years. This ensures that companies are required to make their products even more environmentally friendly over time.