Compliance

Vinga makes sure that your purchase is compliant with regulations and standards. Scroll down to find out which regulations apply to our product range; where you can find the information you need; and what our product certifications mean for you.

Beyond compliance: safety and quality

We take full responsibility for the safety and quality of our products. We have dedicated employees in our HQ and Shanghai office focused on general product quality and compliance. Their efforts guarantee our customers the best possible product. Some examples of how we go the extra mile are:

Product regulation

Vinga ensures all products abide by applicable regulations. Our compliance system is written according to the ISO 37301:2021 “Compliance management systems”. We manage, monitor and improve our quality and compliance in accordance with this system.

All our electronic items meet the Restrictions of Hazardous Substances directive (RoHS), and comply with the applicable guidelines for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC); Radio Equipment Directive (RED); Low Voltage Directive; and EU Ecodesign Directive (ERP). We also contribute to the private copy levy for some of our electronic items.

All our food- and drinkware are food safe according to national laws and EU regulation. We are compliant with the EU harmonized legal framework (Regulation (EC) 1935/2004) for the safety of food contact materials.

Our toys are tested according to the EU Toy Safety Directive EN 71 to ensure the mechanical and physical properties are safe (EN 71-1), flammability is tested (EN 71-2), and have a safe chemical composition (EN 71-3).

All our products with wood that fall within scope are held against the Timber Regulation (EU) No. 995/2010, which aims to protect and restore the world’s forests by ensuring no illegal timber products are traded within the EU, and applies to companies bringing timber products into the European market. This regulation requires us to be able to demonstrate the legality of the wood or wood product we sell, meaning we map the entire supply chain of such products.

Certain products have the CE marking (the letters CE) indicating that the product meets certain statutory requirements connected to subjects like safety, health, and the environment. For products like toys and measuring instruments this is mandatory. CE stands for Conformité Européenne and applies to the European Economic Area. In the UK, this is the UK Conformity Assessed Mark.

All our products are Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) compliant. The purpose of this regulation is to ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment. Furthermore, our products comply with the POP regulation (EU) No 2019/1021, banning or restricting the use of persistent organic pollutants.

Our products also comply with the below, where applicable:

General product safety 2001/95/EC
Battery directive 2006/66 / EG
CLP Regulation (EG) nr. 1272/2008
Medical service 2017/745 EU
Measuring instrument 2014/32 EU

Waste management: disposal and recycling

As part of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes, some declarations for waste are legally mandated. Vinga declares the following:

- batteries

- e-waste, or Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

- packaging

Symbols on product and packaging

The below logos refer to disposal and recycling options for products and packaging. Our customers and the end users of our products can do a lot when it comes to the end of life of our products. We support them in making a responsible choice here by marking our products and packaging.

Triman logo and sorting info

The Triman logo is a result of the French Decree No. 2014-15733. In the French market it is a mandatory, uniform signage for end-of-life products. This symbol tells consumers in France they should recycle the product in question.

Vinga has integrated the Triman logo and accompanying sorting information on our products and packaging.

Green Dot

The Green Dot is a worldwide protected trademark which finances the collection, sorting, and recovery of used packaging.

On packaging, the Green Dot means that for such packaging a financial contribution has been paid to a qualified national packaging recovery organisation set up in accordance with the principles defined in European Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive 94/62 and the respective national law.

Mobius loop

This symbol indicates an item is capable of being recycled.

Sometimes, the symbol will come with a percentage in the middle, signifying how much of it has been made from recycled materials.

Aware™

Aware™ uses a physical tracer (ceramic) to verify and trace recycled material. Items can be scanned to identify the presence of the tracer. Using blockchain technology the journey of the recycled material and the scanning data is recorded and made available to customers and end users.

Aware™ evaluates the environmental and social impact of textile products throughout their entire lifecycle, from raw material production to manufacturing and distribution.
It encourages transparent communication about the sustainability credentials of textile products, providing consumers with clear information to make informed choices.
Aware™ promotes continuous improvement in sustainability practices by setting benchmarks and encouraging companies to meet and exceed them over time.
The Aware™ certification is globally recognised, helping to standardise sustainability efforts across the textile industry and drive widespread adoption of more responsible practices.

Forest Stewardship Council®

FSC® forest management certification confirms that the forest is being managed in a way that preserves biological diversity and benefits the lives of local people and workers, while ensuring it sustains economic viability. FSC® certified forests have earned their reputation for environmental credibility, protection, healthy forestry, social engagement and the prevention of illegal forestation. That’s why we use FSC®-certified wood, bamboo, paper, and cork in our FSC®-certified products.

FSC® sets strict standards for sustainable forest management.
It ensures a traceable chain of custody from certified forests to the final product.
FSC® certification includes environmental, social, and economic criteria.
FSC® certification is globally recognised and in demand for responsible sourcing of forest products.

FSC certificate code: NC-COC-072698
FSC licence code: FSC-C187385

Global Recycled Standard (GRS)

The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is an international, voluntary, full product standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled input, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions. The primary goal of the GRS is to increase use of recycled materials in products and reduce the harmful social, environmental, and chemical impacts of production.

Materials are verified to meet the ISO definition of recycled. Both pre-consumer and post-consumer material is accepted.
GRS sites are required to meet strict social and environmental requirements. Chemicals with potential for harm are not permitted to be used on GRS products.
Certification ensures that the identity of the recycled material is maintained: from the recycler to the final product.
A professional, third party certification body audits each stage in the supply chain.
Products that meet all requirements may be labeled with the GRS logo.
The GRS is managed with the input of recyclers, suppliers, and brands and retailers from all parts of the globe.

GRS licence code: CB-CUC-1162221

Recycled Claim Standard (RCS)

The Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) is an international, voluntary standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled input and chain of custody. The primary goal of the RCS is to increase the use of recycled materials.

Materials are verified to meet the ISO definition of recycled. Both pre-consumer and post-consumer material is accepted.
Certification ensures that the identity of the recycled material is maintained: from the recycler to the final product.
A professional, third party certification body audits each stage in the supply chain.
Products that meet all requirements may be labeled with the RCS logo.
The RCS is managed with the input of recyclers, suppliers, and brands and retailers from all parts of the globe.

RCS licence code: CB-CUC-1162221

Organic Content Standard (OCS)

The Organic Content Standard (OCS) is an international, voluntary standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of certified organic input and chain of custody. The primary goal of the OCS is to increase organic agriculture production.

Only material from certified organic farms (under one of IFOAM’s Family of Standards) is accepted into the OCS.
Certification ensures that the identity of the organic content is maintained: from the farm to the final product.
A professional, third party certification body audits each stage in the supply chain.
Products that meet all requirements may be labeled with the OCS logo.
The OCS is managed with the input of producers, suppliers, and brands and retailers from all parts of the globe.

OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100

OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is a label for textiles tested for harmful substances. It sets the benchmark for textile safety, from yarn to finished product. Every item bearing the STANDARD 100 label is certified as having passed safety tests for the presence of harmful substances.

The certified article is harmless to human health.
Every thread, button and accessory have been tested against a list of over 1,000 harmful substances.
The more intensive the skin contact, the stricter the human ecology requirements and laboratory tests.
We use globally standardised test criteria.
The certification complies with international requirements and regulations.
We review our limit values for harmful substances at least once a year.

As a general rule, certified products will be physically labelled with the complete OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 label which holds the necessary information for end users. The Vinga certified products have an exemption to the rule that every item needs to have a physical label. This is because we primarily sell products to be decorated and cannot guarantee the item will be decorated with an OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified method.