Eco Mark Product Category No. 512“Beauty salons Version1.1”
Certification Criteria- Applicable ScopeBeauty salons under the Cosmetologist Act

Established:

September 1, 2022

Revised:August 1, 2024

Expiration date:August 31, 2029

Japan Environment Association
Eco Mark Office

NOTE: This document is a translation of the criteria written in Japanese. In the eventof dispute, the original document should be taken as authoritative.

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Eco Mark Product Category No.512 “Beauty salons Version1.1” Certification Criteria
Japan Environment Association
Eco Mark Office1.

Purpose of Establishing Criteria

Omitted.
2.

Applicable scope

The scope of application shall be beauty salons under the Cosmetologist Act.
3.

Terminology

For the terms used herein, their concepts, etc. are provided in footnotes and theInterpretation.

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4.

Certification Criteria and Certification Procedure
The certification criteria consist of mandatory items that must be met and optional
items that may be selected according to the salon's actions, for each of the 5evaluation categories specified in Table 1. The requirements for certification are asfollows. If there are unique environmental activities, a maximum of 3 "Other" items
may be selected for each evaluation category when applying for certification.
Requirement for certification: "conformity to mandatory items" and points earned for"conformity to optional items (p)" is at least 16 points.
Table 1 Evaluation categories and points
OptionalNo.

Evaluation category

Mandatory

item

item

(maximumNotepoints)
1

Environmental considerations－14 p

related to services provided
2

points earned

Reduce, reuse, recycling of

1 item11 p

Energy- / water-saving in the1 item

14 p

Store operations that reduce

1 item12 p1 item

10 p

environmental load
5

3 points ineach "Other"store
4from optional
items include

waste
3The maximum

Communication withstakeholders
Total4items
61 p
Mandatory 4 items +Optional item 16p (atminimum)

Requirement for certification

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No.512V1 Criteria[Certification procedure common to each item] In order to prove conformance to respective criteria items, submit theattached certificate as well as materials, photographs and/or explanatory
documents that can certify conformance to the criteria, with reference to theinterpretation.
 For application of multiple stores at one time as a chain, in principle, only
the criteria items that all applying stores meet can be selected. If there is aspecial reason why any stores cannot meet the criteria for unavoidable
reasons, information or documents explaining the reasons thereof shall besubmitted. When applying collectively for certification for multiple stores asa chain, it is in principle verified whether the criteria are achieved with
common operation, except when it is possible to verify according to each store.
 On-site inspection (including online inspection) will be conducted during thecertification examination to verify theimplementation status.

Forapplication of multiple stores at one time, the inspection will be conductedon

theadministrative

sectionthat

spearheads

commoninitiatives(headquarters, etc.), as well as a representative store among those named in
the application.
 Conformity to the criteria items shall be determined according to whether
actions are taken or not (regardless of the extent of those actions), unlessotherwise specified in the text of the Criteria or Interpretation. However,continuous performances are evaluated and conformance is based on the factthat any environmental actions for a predetermined period of time should beconducted continually at least once a year or more frequently.
 If it is impossible to grasp the performance because the salon is newly
opened, a specific plan (materials, documents, etc. that support effectiveness)shall be submitted and an evaluation shall be made on the condition that theachievement of the plan is reported on a later date.

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4-1. Environmental considerations related to services
provided[optional item](1) The salon is using hair colorants, shampoos and conditioners that have

[2p]

received third-party organic certification.
(2)

The salon is using hair colorants, shampoos and conditioners made with

[2p]

palm oil and other ingredients that have received third-partycertification.
(3)

The salon is using towels, lap robes, and other textile products that

[1p]

have received Eco Mark certification or third-party organic cotton
certification.
(4)

The salon is using furniture, furnishings, and building materials made[1p]

from wood that has received Eco Mark certification or third-party forestcertification.
(5)

The salon is using low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) building[1p]materials (wallpaper, flooring materials, etc.) that have received EcoMark certification or for which sick house syndrome measures havebeen taken.
(6)

The salon is using curtains, dust control mats, toilet paper, tissue[1p]

paper, and other supplies that have received Eco Mark certification.
(7)

For shampoos, conditioners, etc., sold at the salon, the salon is[1p]

providing them in containers the users bring in.
(8)

The salon is providing magazines, such as monthly and weekly[1p]

magazines, on tablets (e-books).
(9)

The salon has installed collection boxes and other equipment in the[1p]store to collect empty containers such as used bottles of shampoo soldat the store for recycling.
(10) Other()[1p](11) Other()[1p](12) Other()

[1p]

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4-2. Reduce, reuse, recycling of waste[mandatory item](13) The salon is segregating plastic and other waste generated by the store
and monitoring the types and quantities of waste generated. Moreover,
the waste shall be disposed of properly in accordance with the WasteManagement and Public Cleansing Act and the rules of themunicipality.
[Optional item](14) The salon is making efforts to reduce the use of shampoo/conditioner[1p]containers and other containers by using refillable containers.
(15) The salon is making efforts to collect and reuse hair colorant containers[1p]

and shampoo/conditioner containers.
(16) The salon is making efforts to recycle hair colorant containers and[1p]

shampoo/conditioner containers.
(17) The salon is using hair colorant containers, shampoo/conditioner[1p]containers, and other containers made from recycled plastic andbiomass plastic with verified environmental impact reduction effects.
(18) The salon is using hairbrushes and hand towels that are not disposable[1p]

products. Or, even if it is a disposable product, it is collected after use
and properly recycled.
(19) The salon is using a proper amount of drugs to prevent residual liquid.

[1p]

If residual drugs are generated, the salon is wiping and disposing ofthem properly instead of washing them off.
(20) The salon is making efforts to reduce the use of hair colorant containers
throughtheintroductionofpreparation

machinesand[1p]otherequipment.
(21) The salon is making efforts to reduce the use of shampoo/conditioner[1p]containers by introducing automatic extractors and other equipment.
(22) Other()[1p](23) Other()[1p](24) Other()

[1p]

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4-3.

Energy- / water-saving in the store[mandatory item](25) The salon grasps both energy (electricity and gas) and water
consumption in the store.
[optional item](26) Daily energy- / water-saving measures, such as switch on/off rules, are[1p]clearly indicated via posters, manuals, etc.
(27) Lighting equipment and air-conditioners used in the store are regularly[1p]cleaned and inspected to maintain operating efficiency.
(28) The salon is taking energy conservation measure such as appropriate[1p]

illumination control, use of outside lighting, and use of dimming
functions.
(29) The

salon

is

takingenergyconservation

measuressuchas[1p]

establishment of appropriate room temperatures, monitoring of room
temperatures, and use of circulators.
(30) Thesalon

istaking

energyconservation

measuressuchas[1p]establishment of the appropriate temperature for hot water supply andchanging it seasonally.
(31) The salon has introduced energy-saving equipment in the salon. [1p foreach category in the following table (3p maximum)]Category
Lighting
Air-point

LED, human sensing sensor, etc.

1p

Air-conditioners, etc.* that excel in energy-saving

1pperformance, etc.

Hot water

Suchsupply~3p]

Example of energy-saving equipment

conditionerashigh-efficiency

hotwater[1psupply1pequipment (Eco-Cute (natural refrigerant heatpump water heater), Eco-Jozu (latent heat recoverywater heater), etc.)*A product for which the energy-saving standard achievement rate is not less than
100% under the current Act on the Rational Use of Energy or a product introducedin the manufacturer's latest brochure, etc. as conforming to the Act on Promotionof Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services by the State and Other Entities.

(32) The salon is making efforts to reduce water consumption by installing[1p]

water-saving devices (water-saving discs, water-saving showerheads,etc.).
(33) The salon is making efforts to reduce energy use by introducing

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automatic dryers.
(34) The salon is making efforts to reduce water consumption by introducing[1p]

automatic shampooing systems.
(35) Other()[1p](36) Other()[1p](37) Other()

[1p]

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4-4. Store operations that reduce environmental load[mandatory item](38) The applying salon complies with all applicable environmental laws
and regulations (including local government ordinances). Also, thesalon has established a basic policy on environmental activities(environmental targets and action plan) and periodically confirm itsachievement.
[optional item](39) The salon is providing the store staff with environmental education,[1p]

promoting energy conservation, instructing the staff to use appropriate
amounts of hair colorants and other products, and to segregate andreduce waste.
(40) The salon is instructing the store staff on how to properly dispose of[1p]

aerosol cans.
(41) The salon has established and implemented the procurement policy ongreen

purchasingofEcoMark

certifiedproductsand[1p]otherenvironmentally friendly products.
(42) The salon is making efforts to reduce the burden of sewage treatment[2p]

such as neutralization treatment of wastewater from stores.
(43) The salon has installed hair traps to prevent clogging of drain pipes by[1p]

hair, etc., contained in the wastewater from stores.
(44) The salon is using renewable energy (including purchase of green power[1p]

certificates).
(45) The salon is making efforts to calculate the Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions[2p] *in accordance with the Guidelines for the Calculation of GreenhouseGas Emissions.
(46) Other()[1p](47) Other()[1p](48) Other()[1p]*For a bulk application as a chain, points are given if conducted as a company.

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4-5. Communication with stakeholders[mandatory item](49) Information on the salon’s environmental-friendly initiatives is*available in the salon or on the website.
[optional item](50) The salon has a system to explain to users the risks of skin damage due[1p]to hair coloring, etc., and to conduct skin allergy tests (patch tests) for
those who wish to take them.
(51) The salon participates / cooperates in local volunteer activities, such as[1p]cleanup activities.
(52) The salon is encouraging customers to bring their own bags to take

[1p]home shampoo and other products sold at the store.
(53) The salon is making efforts to improve the ease of working for[1p] *employees.
(54) The salon is providing on-site haircut services to nursing homes and[1p] *

other facilities, and volunteer haircut services at welfare facilities.
(55) The salon is participating in hair donation activities and informing[1p]

users about them.
(56) The salon publicly announces specific details of the activities being[1p] *

worked on for achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs).
(57) Other()[1p](58) Other()[1p](59) Other()[1p]*For a bulk application as a chain, points are given if conducted as a company.

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5.

Application Classification, Indication and Others(1) The application classification (application unit) shall be a single store or chainstores (multiple stores working on common initiatives in accordance with the policy
and manual established by the headquarters). When applying for certification ofmultiple stores collectively, the applicant shall determine the target stores of theapplication in advance.
(2) The Eco Mark shall be displayed in the store. For the indication specifications,"Guide to Eco Mark display and indication for “beauty salons” " shall be followed.
Examples are as follows.
[Display example]

エコマーク認定美容室

エコマーク認定サロン＊It is acceptable to indicate only pictograms (figures /characters representing the purpose according to eachevaluation category) for which at least 2 points are

Eco mark certificate
Beauty Salon

acquired in each corresponding evaluation category.
Note1）The Eco Mark shall be clearly indicated to show that the subject of certification is the “store(office)”. If
there is any exception store, it shall be presented to clarify the scope of certification.
Note2）When a business operator who runs two or more stores posts the Eco Mark on a website, etc., it shallclarify the scope of certification. (Ex. Certification for all directly-managed stores, separate listing ofcertified stores, etc.)

September 1, 2022

Established (Version1.0)

August 1, 2024

Revised (Version1.1, 5. Application Classification, Indicationand Others)

August 31, 2029

Expiration date

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Certification Criteria of this Product Category shall be revised as needed.

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