Japan EPD Program by SuMPORegulations for Registration andPublication of Declarations, andUsage of Marks(General Rules and Procedures)

Document ID: JR-10-05
Sustainable Management Promotion Organization
Revision history
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April 1, 2022-

Program name changed.

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December 24, 2020

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Additions: Minimum publication period, guidelines forusage of marks by unregistered companies.

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October 1, 2019-02

April 22, 201911-13

Modifications due to changes in the program
operator.
Revision of mandatory disclosure content.

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Program guide newly published following integrationof EcoLeaf Program and CFP Program.

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Table of Contents
Section 1: General Rules ................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Authorization Requirements for Registration and Publication of Declarations, andUsage of Marks ...................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Procedures for Registration and Publication of Declarations and Usage of Marks .............. 3
1.3 Display of Marks .................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Responses to Inquiries about Declarations ........................................................................... 3
1.5 Expiration and Renewal of Registration and Publication of Declarations and Usage ofMarks ..................................................................................................................................... 3
1.6 Changes in Declarations ........................................................................................................ 3
1.7 Withdrawal of Registration and Publication of Declarations.................................................. 3
1.8 Requests for Changes from SuMPO ..................................................................................... 4
1.9 Cancellation of Registration and Publication ......................................................................... 4
1.10 Submission of an Objection ................................................................................................. 4
1.11 Measures after Cancellation ................................................................................................ 4
Section 2: Procedures for Registration and Publication of Declarations ......................................... 5
2.1 Procedures for Registration and Publication of Declarations and Usage of Marks ............ 5
2.2 Expiration and Renewal of Registration and Publication of Declarations and Usageof Marks................................................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Application for Changes in Declarations .............................................................................. 5
2.4 Withdrawal of Registration and Publication of Declarations ................................................ 6
Annex: Display of Marks................................................................................................................... 7
1. About Usage of Marks .............................................................................................................. 7
2. Display of EcoLeaf Marks ........................................................................................................ 7
3. Display of CFP Marks ............................................................................................................ 11
4. Sample Paragraphs................................................................................................................ 162

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These Regulations specify the registration and publication of declarations, and usage of
EcoLeaf and CFP marks (hereinafter “Marks”) of Japan EPD Program by SuMPO (hereinafter“Program”), operated and administered by the Sustainable Management Promotion Organization(hereinafter “SuMPO”).
“Declaration” refers to information published on the Program website, based on PCR andcalculation results. When companies release content containing a declaration, it should beaccompanied by an EcoLeaf mark (Trademark No. 4646115) or a CFP mark (Trademark No.
5513064).

Section 1: General Rules
1.1 Authorization Requirements for Registration and Publication of Declarations, and Usage of
Marks
Companies which have passed Program verification must perform declaration registration andpublication procedures according to Regulations. Following proper procedure will publish thedeclaration on the Program website.
If companies use Marks, they must consent to an agreement to prevent unauthorized use ofMarks. Completing these procedures grants permission for usage of Marks.
It is not permitted to transfer authorized Mark data or to let others reuse it.
Procedures for registration and publication of declarations must be performed for each product,and companies must consent to the Mark Terms of Use on a whole-company level the first timethey use Marks.

1.2 Procedures for Registration and Publication of Declarations and Usage of Marks
Procedures for registration and publication of declarations and usage of marks are specified inRegulations Section 2: “Procedures for Registration and Publication of Declarations.”
1.3 Display of Marks
Methods of displaying marks are specified in Regulations Annex: “Display of Marks.”

1.4 Responses to Inquiries about Declarations
In principle, companies should directly answer all inquiries concerning declarations.

1.5 Expiration and Renewal of Registration and Publication of Declarations and Usage of Marks
In principle, the effective period of each declaration’s registration, publication, and usage ofmarks is from the initial registration date until the end of the year (1 year maximum until
December 31st), and will be renewed on a yearly basis if extended.

1.6 Changes in Declarations
If any changes to declarations are required, registered companies must create a modification
proposal, including the reason for the change, and submit it to SuMPO regardless of registration
expiration date.
The effective period of registration and publication of the revised declaration will be the same as
before revision.
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1.7 Withdrawal of Registration and Publication of Declarations
Registered companies that wish to withdraw the registration and publication of a declaration must
submit a request, including the reason, to SuMPO. Withdrawal is possible regardless of registration
renewal period, but the minimum period of publication (period subject to fees) is 3 months.

1.8 Requests for Changes from SuMPO
If SuMPO judges that changes to declarations are required, it will prepare a proposal and issue
a request for changes to the registered company.
Any changes to declarations will be published on the Program website.

1.9 Cancellation of Registration and Publication
SuMPO may cancel the registration and publication of declarations and authorization formark usage for any of the following reasons.
(1) When the applicant requests the withdrawal of registration and publication.
(2) When any declaration content is judged to be unsuitable according to the objectives of thisProgram.
Examples:(I)

Lack of conformity with regulations(II) Significant violation of “Requirements for EcoLeaf/CFP Calculation and
Declaration” or “Display of Marks”(III) Use of confusing expressions or displays which may cause readers to
misunderstand(IV) Use of marks for unauthorized products(3) If fees for registration and publication are unpaid, and remain unpaid for more than 3months after the invoice was reissued.
If violations and follow-up response are significantly inappropriate, SuMPO may conduct a site
visit to confirm the situation and/or publish the name of violators.

1.10 Submission of an Objection
To submit an objection regarding requests for changes or cancellation of registration andpublication as described in 1.8 and 1.9, companies must follow Program rules specified in“Objection/Complaint/Dispute Management Regulations.”

1.11 Measures after Cancellation
Registered companies whose registration and publication of declarations was canceled
according to 1.9 cannot use the declaration or mark after cancellation has been confirmed.
Companies must take appropriate measures including recalling products with canceled marks.
In addition, if usage of marks is confirmed after cancellation, registration fees will be charged.

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Section 2: Procedures for Registration and Publication of Declarations
2.1 Procedures for Registration and Publication of Declarations and Usage of Marks
2.1-1 Procedures for Registration and Publication of Declarations and Usage of Marks by Registered
Companies(1) Companies who wish to complete registration and publication of declarations must submit
Application for Registration and Publication of Declaration to SuMPO including information
for fee calculation, the date of passing verification, and the desired date of registration andpublication.
(2) Application for Registration and Publication of Declaration must be submitted within 3 months ofreceiving the verification number notification.
(3) The desired date of registration and publication must be at least 3 business days after theapplication submission date. (For System Certification, it must be at least 5 business days
after the submission of application).
(4) SuMPO will confirm the application and publish the registered declaration on the SuMPOmanaged Program website.
(5) It must apply using the Mark Use Application Form, if a registered company has not yet
submitted the application to SuMPO.
(6) After SuMPO confirms the Mark Use Application Form, it will send mark data to the company.
(7) Registered companies must display marks according to Regulations Annex: “Display of Marks.”
2.1-2

Procedures for Usage of Marks by Unregistered Companies(1) Unregistered companies who wish to use marks must submit an application using the MarkUse Application Form. The following situations are possible cases for usage of marks byunregistered companies.
A) Explaining or mentioning the Program, declarations, or marks per seB) When clients or sales partners are explaining or mentioning products with declarations

2.2 Expiration and Renewal of Registration and Publication of Declarations and Usage of Marks(1) In principle, the effective period of each company’s registration, publication, and usage of marks isfrom the initial registration date until the end of the year (1 year maximum until December 31st),
and may be renewed on a yearly basis if extended.
(2) Registered companies must submit Application for Renewing Registration and Publication of
Declaration for renewal following SuMPO guidelines and complete renewal procedures.
(3) The period for usage of marks, and extension by renewal, is the same as the period for registrationand publication of declarations.
(4) Extension of registration and publication must be performed within the verification validity
period. If renewal is not completed, the declaration verification will expire.

2.3 Application for Changes in Declarations(1) Registered companies that wish to change a declaration must prepare a proposal for changes,
including the reason, and submit it to SuMPO.
(2) SuMPO will confirm the application details, perform required steps including re-verification, andcomplete revisions. Categories of changes are listed below.
1) Changes that don’t require re-verification
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A) No data updates required (Example: Change of company name)B) Correction of obvious errors (When no reconfirmation is required regarding
data calculation or procedures)

2)

Changes that require re-verification
Data updates required which involve re-verification(Minor changes / Multiple changes / Major changes)(3) Registration numbers of revised declarations will be the original number plus a hyphen and one
alphabetic letter.
(4) SuMPO will publish revised declarations, including date and content of changes, after changes arecomplete.

2.4 Withdrawal of Registration and Publication of Declarations(1) Registered companies that wish to withdraw the registration and publication of a declaration must
submit a request, including the reason, to SuMPO. The SuMPO office will perform necessary
procedures.

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Annex: Display of Marks
1 About Usage of MarksThe EcoLeaf mark (Trademark No. 4646115) and CFP mark (Trademark No. 5513064) areregistered trademarks, and usage requires permission from SuMPO. Unauthorized usage of thesemarks is prohibited as an act of infringement of trademark and copyright. Companies who wish touse Marks must follow display guidelines of this annex after submitting Mark Use Application Formand obtaining permission in advance.
Registered companies that complete registration and publication of declarations and apply for
usage of Marks can use these Marks on products, packaging, product information pamphlets, websites,and promotional displays. Display methods include branding, tags, stickers, engraving, businesscards, and other printed materials.
Please ensure legibility of the text when reducing the size of Marks.

2 Display of EcoLeaf Marks
2.1 Mark Composition and Specifications(1) Basic composition
EcoLeaf marks are composed of (1) a Mark region and (2) a number region.
EcoLeaf marks are available in standard and small sizes.

[Standard size][Small size]

Mark region(URL)*Small size only

https://www.ecoleaf-label.jp

JR-XX-YYZZZE

Number region(Registration Number)

JR-XX-YYZZZE(2) How to use small size marks
The following situations are possible cases for usage of small size EcoLeaf marks.
・If the URL, EcoLeaf registration number, or system certification number is illegible due toprinting issues
・If it will be used outside of Japan
However, the Program URL and registration number must be included near the small size mark toproperly identify the declaration.

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Vertical Layout

Horizontal Layout

https://www.ecoleaf-label.jp

JR-XX-YYZZZEhttps://www.ecoleaf-label.jp

JR-XX-YYZZZE[Examples of small size mark layout]

2.2 Conditions of Usage(1) Explaining or mentioning EcoLeaf and/or the Program(There are no limits regarding registered Mark users)
Marks can also be displayed without including the registration number.
(2) Displaying the declaration of the product
Display examples are shown below. If one company has multiple products registered andpublished, they can list multiple numbers near a single mark.

Standard size

Small size

https://www.ecoleaf-label.jp

JR-XX-YYZZZEJR-XX-YYZZZE*Display examples of multiple products (Registration numbers can be positioned anywhere
near the mark)Vertical Layout

Horizontal Layout

JR-XX-YYZZ1E
JR-XX-YYZZ2E
JR-XX-YYZZ1E
JR-XX-YYZZ2E(3) Display examples for System Certification(Only for use by companies with registered system certifications)
System Certification numbers should be included under Marks. Again, if one company has
multiple system certifications, they can list multiple numbers near a single mark.

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Vertical Layout
Horizontal Layout

System Certification
JSNYY001
System Certification
JSNYY001* Display examples of multiple system certifications (Registration numbers can be positioned
anywhere near the mark)Vertical Layout

Horizontal Layout

System Certification

JSNYY001
JSNYY002
System Certification

JSNYY001
JSNYY002

2.3 Display Specifications(1) Standard (Specified) Colors
White text on a green background (DIC 389) is recommended as the standard color
scheme. Specifications for the standard color (DIC 389) are described below.
(DIC Color Guide Search https://www.dic-graphics.co.jp/color/search.html)• CMYK values: C: 98%, M: 62%, Y: 95%, K: 0%• RGB values: R 0, G 89, B 69
• HTML code: #005945* Please contact SuMPO if you want to use a non-standard color.
(2) Registration Number Font
• Use Arial for numbers.
(However, if the number line is wider than the mark, Arial Narrow is also acceptable)• For System Certification registrations, please use a gothic font for “System Certification” and use
Arial for numbers.

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2.3 EcoLeaf Reference Materials(1) Origin of the EcoLeaf name
EcoLeaf was named based on the following concepts.
1. ‘Pages’ of product environmental data
Unlike Type I and II labels, Type III labels, including EcoLeaf, are multi-page in order toinclude a wide range of quantitative data. The word “leaf” refers to both leaves of plants
and pages of books. We combined “Eco” (environmental) and “Leaf” (pages) to create
EcoLeaf.
2. Symbol of growth in the green market
Type III labels indicate products with genuine environmentally-friendly qualities, which
are anticipated to contribute to development of a green supply/purchasing market. Thisis symbolized by a young leaf with potential for growth.
3. Easy to use in English-speaking markets
We chose the words Eco and Leaf because they are easily understood by both
Japanese speakers and English speakers in the contexts of items 1 and 2.

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3 Display of CFP Marks
3.1 CFP Marks
In this Annex, items (1) to (3) are collectively referred to as CFP marks. Figure 1 shows anexample of CFP mark display layout.
(2) Value region(1) CFP logo
(3) Additional
information(3) Additional informationa)Catch phraseb)Access information

Visualize CO2
Carbon footprintc) Individual
product details

https://www.ecoleaf-label.jp
JR-XX-YYZZZCFig. 1 Layout example of CFP mark (without number value)(1) CFP logo
This refers to the graphic mark region shown in Figure 1 item (1). There are two versions of
CFP marks: one without a calculated number value, and one with a calculated number value
inside the value region.
The version without a number value can be used to explain or mention CFP marks or the
Program, or to indicate products with registration and publication of CFP declarations, or System
Certifications.
The version with a number value can only be used on specific products with registration andpublication of CFP declarations.
(2) Number value
This refers to the CFP calculation results that have passed Program verification. It isdisplayed in the value region of CFP marks (versions with a number value) as shown in Figure 1
item (2), and can be used in combination with CFP marks. Requirements for displaying number
values are specified starting in 3.2.
(3) Additional information
Additional information includes product catch phrases, access information, individual productdetails, and number value unit info.
a) Catch phrase
The catch phrase should be “Visualize CO2 Carbon Footprint” or “Reduce CO2 Carbon
Footprint” if the reduction rate is displayed. It is preferable to include a catch phrase whendisplaying CFP marks.
b) Additional information
This consists of the Program website URL and declaration registration number. It must be
displayed on the registered company’s website and materials like product pamphlets. In
principle, access information must be displayed near the CFP mark as an indication and11JR-10-05
explanation of products with registration and publication of CFP declarations.
c) Individual product details
This indicates verified content as specified in each declaration’s “Additional
information regarding calculation results” which is classified as required, recommended,or displayable information.
d) Number value units
This indicates the display units of CFP calculation results as specified in Sheet 2 item
(1) of the CFP declaration (number of units including sales units, volume or repetition
times, or functions).

3.2 Display of CFP Marks with Number Values
CFP marks with number values must be displayed as described below.
3.2.1 Basic display including number values(2) Value region(1) CFP logo

(3) Additional informationa) Catch phrased) Number value unitsb) Access information

Visualize CO2
Carbon footprint
Per baghttps://www.ecoleaflabel.jp JR-XX-YYYYYC(3) Additional
informationc) Individual
product details

Fig. 2 Example of basic display including number values(3) Additional informationb) Access information must be shown.
d) Number value units must be shown.
c) Individual product details include any information that is required to be displayed for all verified
content according to “Requirements for EcoLeaf/CFP Calculation and Declaration” (2.2.3(5))
or “Additional information regarding calculation results” for certified PCR.

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3.2.2 Display including reduction ratios(3) Additional informatione) Comparison info

In-House
Reduction(2) Value region(Example)Show the reduction(1) CFP logo

rate compared to
product ○○(3) Additional informationd) Number value unitse) Comparison infoa)Catch phraseb)Access information(Registration JR-XXPer bag
Compared to 2000
Reduce CO2
Carbon footprint
https://ecoleaf-label.jp
JR-XX-YYYYYC

YYYYYC) in 2017verification tests.

(3) Additional
informationc) Individual
product
detailsFig. 5 Example of display including number values for “per function” labeling (per use)

(2) Show the equivalent CO2 reduction ratio in the value region.
(3) Additional informationb) Access information must be shown.
d) Number value units must be shown.
c) Individual product details include any information that is required to be displayed for all verified
content according to “Requirements for EcoLeaf/CFP Calculation and Declaration” (2.2.3(5))
or “Additional information regarding calculation results” for certified PCR. In addition, pleaseshow as much identifying information of the comparison product (model, etc.) as possible in
the additional information region. (Identifying information of the comparison product (model,etc.) must always be included in declarations.)e) Comparison information must always include “Compared to our company’s products” andthe year that the comparison product was verified. If the comparison product was releasedin the same year, then please explain the difference in manufacturing method or otherfactors (Example: Compared to XX processing).

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3.2.3 Display including number values for intermediate products(3) Additional informationd) Unit quantity or function

info

Per 10,000
units(2) Value
region(1) CFP logo

(3) Additional informationf) Applicable life cycle
stage(s)a) Catch phraseb) Access information(From the supply of raw materials
stage to the production stage)(3) Additional
informationc) Individual
product details

Visualize CO2
Carbon footprint
ecoleaf-label.jp
JR-XX-YYYYYC

Fig. 6 Example of display including number values for intermediate products(3) Additional informationb) Access information must be shown.
d) Number value units must be shown.
c) Individual product details include any information that is required to be displayed for all verified
content according to “Requirements for EcoLeaf/CFP Calculation and Declaration” (2.2.3(5))
or “Additional information regarding calculation results” in certified PCR.
f) Applicable life cycle stages must be the life cycle stages that are subject to calculation.

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7 mm or more

3.3 Display Specifications
3.3.1 Display size
・The minimum size of CFP marks is 7 mm in width.

3.3.2 CFP mark colors(1) The standard colors of CFP marks are described below.
(2) If no number values are displayed in the value region, then the value region should be a single
color if color is used.

(Color: K: 100%, Font: New Round Gothic DB)(Color: White on color, Text: Outlined)

Note: If you do not own New Round Gothic DB, please use HG Round Gothic M-PRO or MSP
Gothic.
(3) If single colors are used, please use following 4 colors. However, if it is not possible to use
these 4 colors due to printing restrictions, then this limitation does not apply.
If a single color is used, then the colors may also be inverted.
Black and white monochrome: K: 100%,

Blue: DIC2585 (C85/M20/Y5/K0)

K: 60%

DIC2585: 60% (C51/M12/Y3/K0)

K: 30%

DIC2585: 30% (C25.5/M6/Y1.5/K0)

Green: DIC2554 (C80/M14/Y100/K0)

Brown: DIC347 (C78/M80/Y100/K10)

DIC2554: 60% (C48/M8.4/Y60/K0)

DIC347: 60% (C46.8/M48/Y60/K6)

DIC2554: 30% (C24/M4.2/Y30/K0)

DIC347: 30% (C23.4/M24/Y30/K3)

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4 Sample Paragraphs
1. Program Introduction

General use
Japan EPD Program by SuMPO is an environmental labeling system(EcoLeaf is Type III) operated by the Sustainable Management
Promotion Organization (SuMPO). It performs verification andpublication of quantitative environmental impact data based on LCA (lifecycle assessment = environmental impact assessment of a product’s
full lifecycle from collection of raw materials to disposal or recycling).

2. Declaration/Mark Introduction

General use

EcoLeaf declarations (marks) / CFP declarations (marks) arecommunication tools that express the environmental impact of a
product’s full lifecycle (from supply of raw materials and production to
distribution, usage, and disposal/recycling) converted into quantified
data following proper procedures based on LCA (life cycle assessment)
methods.

3. Explaining Registration and Publication of Declarations(1)

https://www.ecoleaf-label.jp
JR-XX-YYYYYE

For use by registered companies

Company XYZ registered and published this EcoLeaf
declaration / CFP declaration to express the environmental
impact / CO2 emissions of this product’s full lifecycle (fromsupply of raw materials to disposal/recycling) using LCA (lifecycle assessment) methods.

JR-XX-YYYYYC

Explaining Registration and Publication of Declarations (2)https://www.ecoleaf-label.jp
JR-XX-YYYYYE

JR-XX-YYYYYC

Japan EPD Program by SuMPO is an environmental labelingsystem (Type III) operated by the Sustainable Management
Promotion Organization (SuMPO), which publishes quantitativeenvironmental data / CO2 emissions of products based on LCA
methods.
Environmental data for ○○ (product name) has been registeredand published following third-party verification.

4. Explaining System Certification (1)For use by companies with System Certification○○ (PCR name) received System Certification (JSNYY001) for the EcoLeaf
environmental label operated by Sustainable Management Promotion
Organization (SuMPO).
SystemCertification
JSNYY001X

Explaining System Certification (2)Japan EPD Program by SuMPO is an environmental labeling system (TypeIII) operated by Sustainable Management Promotion Organization(SuMPO), which publishes quantitative environmental data / CO 2 emissionsof products based on LCA methods.
System Certification
JSNYY001

Company B of Business Group A received system certification (JSNYY001)
which allows us to perform internal environmental data verification and toregister and publish EcoLeaf declarations / CFP declarations.

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