Eco Mark Product Category No.126“Paints Version 2.7”
Certification Criteria―Applicable Scope―
A. Lacquer,
B. Resin Solvent Paints,
C. Resin Water-soluble Paints,
D. Paints for Road Surface Signs,
E. Other Paints (Oil-based Paints),
F. Paints for Buildings,
G. Household Paints,
H. Coating Powder,
I. Paints conforming to the Japanese Architectural Standard Specification,
J. Automotive Refinish Paint
K. Paints Not Listed in JIS or Industrial Paints

Established: December 18, 2007

Japan Environment Association

Last revised: December 15, 2022

Eco Mark Office

Expiration date: April 30, 2027
NOTE: This document is a translation of the criteria written in Japanese.
of dispute, the original document should be taken as authoritative.

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Eco Mark Product Category No. 126 “Paints Version 2.7” Certification Criteria

A. Lacquer, B. Resin Solvent Paints,
C. Resin Water-soluble Paints, D. Paints for Road Surface Signs,
E. Other Paints (Oil-based Paints), F. Paints for Buildings,
G. Household Paints, H. Coating Powder,
I. Paints conforming to the Japanese Architectural Standard
Specification,
K. Paints Not Listed in JIS or Industrial Paints(Please refer the additional volume for J. Automotive Refinish Paint)
Japan Environment Association
Eco Mark Office
1. Purpose of Establishing Criteria
Omitted2. Applicable Scope
This product category applies to paints prescribed in A to I, and K in Table1.
(including the type of solvent paints which are used diluted in painting jobs.).
However, spray (aerosol) types shall be excluded.
Table1 Applicable Scope on this categoryA

Lacquer

B

Resin Solvent Paints

Nitrocellulose Lacquer
JIS K 5531
Lacquer Sealers
JIS K 5533
Lacquer Undercoat
JIS K 5537
Anticorrosive Paint for General Use
JIS K 5621
Ready Mixed Paints (Synthetic Resin JIS K 5516
Type)
Lead-free, Chromium-free anticorrosive JIS K 5674
paintsPhthalic Resin Enamel
JIS K 5572
One-pack
modifiedepoxy
resin JPMS 28
anticorrosive paintAminoalkyd Resin Paint
JIS K 5651
Vinyl Chloride Resin Enamel
JIS K 5582
Heavy-duty anticorrosive paints for metal JIS K 5551
structures
Aluminum Paint
JIS K 5492
Etching Primer
JIS K 5633
Long durable top coats for constructions
JIS K 5658
Long durable paints for steel structures
JIS K 5659
Zinc Rich Primer
JIS K 5552
High Build Type Zinc Rich Paint
JIS K 5553

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C

D
E

F

G

H
I

J
K

Non Aqueous Dispersion Acrylic Paint
JIS K 5670
Resin Water-soluble Paints Synthetic Resin Emulsion Paints, Glassy JIS K 5660
Type
Synthetic resin emulsion paint and sealer JIS K 5663
Textured
Paints(Synthetic
Resin JIS K 5668
Emulsion Type)
Synthetic Resin Putty
JIS K 5669
Multicolor Paints
JIS K 5667
Paints for Road Surface Traffic Paint
JIS K 5665
Signs
Other Paints (Oil-based Ready Mixed Paints
JIS K 5511
Paints)Oleoresinous Undercoats
JIS K 5591
Paints for Buildings
Liquid-applied
Compounds
for JIS A 6021
Waterproofing Membrane Coating of
Buildings
Coating Materials for Textured Finishes JIS A 6909
of Buildings
Surfacepreparationmaterials
for JIS A 6916
finishingInterior Floor Coating
JIS K 5970
Household Paints
Household Paint for Wood and Metal
JIS K 5962
Household Varnish for Interior Wooden JIS K 5961
Floor
Household Paint for Interior Wall
JIS K 5960
Coating Powder
Powdery paint products not containing solvent
components.
Paints conforming to the
JASS
Japanese Architectural
18M-111
Aqueous Anticorrosive Paint
Standard Specification(JASS)
Automotive Refinish Paint Solvent-based or water-based paints for automotive(Separate volume)refinish
Paints Not Listed in JIS or Paints that do not fall into categories A to K above andIndustrial Paints
other industrial paint products.

3. Terminology
Omitted4. Certification Criteria and Certification Procedure
To show conformance to the individual criteria item, the respective AttachedCertificates shall be submitted.

In the event re-examination under the present Certification Criteria is sought for a
product that is already certified in the Product Category No.126 “Paints Version1”,
the certifications procedures for 4-1.(3)-(7), and (12)-(15) may be substituted byfilling in necessary items on the Attached Certificate and declaring further therein

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that no alternations have been made to the product already certified.
General principle: The manufacturer shall submit the document (a copy of ISO9001
certificate) to the effect that the material is purchased in conformity to theprovisions of ISO9001-2000 7.4.1 Purchasing Process, or for the equivalent content,
the manufacturer shall submit the certificate to the effect that; a. the manufacturer
shall ensure that purchased product conforms to the matters prescribed in thepresent certification criteria; b. the manufacturer shall evaluate and selectsuppliers based on their ability to supply product in accordance with the applicant’s
requirements; and c. criteria for selection, evaluation and re-evaluation have been
established.
4-1. Common Environmental Criteria and Certification Procedure(1) As product formulation ingredients, no aromatic hydrocarbon-based solvents(toluene, xylene, styrene, ethyl benzene or benzene) shall have been added morethan the numerical value of Table 2.
For liquid of one-liquid & one-powder type paint, the emulsion shall be treatedin accordance with water-based paints, and the solvent shall be treated inaccordance with solvent paints.
In the case of multiple components-type paints, the mixed product shall conformto this criterion.
In the case of type of paint which is used by diluting at the coating site, theproduct diluted in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations forsolvents and dilution ratio shall conform to this criterion.
Table 2 Weight fraction of aromatic hydrocarbon solvent in the paint
Paint
Weight Fraction of Aromatic Hydrocarbon Solvent
Solvent-based Paint
Less than 10 g/l
Water-based Paint

Emulsion paint:Less than 1 g/l
Others (Electrodeposited paint, etc.):
Less than 10 g/l(2) VOC components (boiling point range: 23-260°C) are not added in the paint as
the formulation ingredients more than the numerical value of Table 3. However,products used for interior shall conform to the V1 value. Water-based paint used
for exterior shall conform to the V2 value.
Table 3

Ratio of VOC components in paints

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Product type
Solvent-based Paint
Water-based Paint

Weight Fraction of VOC Component
200 g/l or less
V1
Less than 1 g/l
V2Less than 10 g/l[Certification procedure for (1) and (2)]Submit the paint ingredient table (entry table A) issued by the paintmanufacturing business or test results provided in ISO11890-1 or ISO11890-2.
In the event that there is an allowance in the addition rate of aromatichydrocarbon solvent and VOC, submit the data of the maximum value.
With respect to multiple component-type paints and paints which are diluted
at the coating site, state the contents of aromatic hydrocarbon-based solventsand VOCs before mixing, and submit the contents table of the mixed liquid bycomputation from the mixing ratio. In the event the mixing ratio is notaccurately known (such as if it says “use 0.1 to 0.2 of hardening agent against
1 of main product” or “adjust mixing ratio according to temperature”), submit
the ingredient table of the mixed liquid by computation using the mixing ratiothat gives the highest contents of aromatic hydrocarbon-based solvents and
VOCs.
For the types of paints which are used by diluting at the coating site, submit
the indicated portion of the operating instructions, product labels, orbrochures which state the manufacturer’s recommended solvents and dilution
rate, such as “when the manufacturer’s recommended solvent is used, thispaint is designed to be coated at the dilution rate of %. Use by observing
the dilution rate.”(3) The preservatives (including antifungal agent) contained in the productshall be less than 0.5% of the total product weight. In the case of use
antibacterial agents, the product is managed on the basis of "guidelines forthe management of paint products antibacterial (Japan Paint Manufacturers
Association)", and shall be certified by such as the SIAA Mark of Society ofIndustrial technology for Antimicrobial Articles. [Certification procedure]Enter in the attached certificate whether or not the preservatives are added.
In addition, submit MSDS and CAS registration No. of the preservatives. In
the case of using antimicrobial agents, conformance to this item shall be indicatedin the Attached Certificated and documents certifying SIAA Mark of Society ofIndustrial technology for Antimicrobial Articles, etc. shall be submitted.
(4) As the formulation ingredients of the product, chemical substances shown in
Table 4 shall not be added.
Table 4

Chemical substances whose use is restricted in paints

Cadmium
Mercury
Hexavalent chromium

4-octylphenol
Bisphenol-A
Butyl benzyl phthalate

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Lead
Arsenic
Antimony
Tributyltin
Triphenyltin
Alkylphenol
Nonyl phenol
Polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE)

Diethyl phthalate
Formaldehyde
Di-n-butyl phthalate
Tetradecane
Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate
Acetaldehyde
Polybrominated biphenyl (PBB)
short-chain chlorinated paraffin (thenumber of chained C is 10 to 13 andcontained chloride concentration is 50% or
over)[Certification procedure]
Submit the list which stipulates the addition or no-addition of applicable
substances.
(5) The emissions of formaldehyde from the paint shall be less than 5µg/hr/m 2. This
criterion shall not apply to H. Coating Powder, paints authorized as fallingoutside the scope of regulations by the Ministry of the Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism, and paints which are not listed in Notification by the
Ministry of the Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
[Certification procedure]
Submit a result of tests by methods prescribed in specific JIS criteria
documents certifying to be labeled F**** grade, or copies of such documents.
For materials and products authorized as falling outside the scope of
regulations by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism,
documents certifying this or copies of such documents can be submitted in placeof test results.
(6) Products shall be free of any use of specified chlorofluorocarbon (CFC5s) set
forth in Table 5 as halogenated hydrocarbons, other CFCs, carbon tetrachloride,trichloroethaneandalternatives

forchlorofluorocarbon

(in

this

event,hydrochlorofluorocarbon)[Certification procedure]
Submit the certificate issued by a director of the plant that manufactures the
products stating the use or no-use of the applicable substance.
Table 5CFC5s

Halogenated hydrocarbons whose use is restricted
Trichlorofluoromethane
Dichlorodifluoromethane
Trichlorotrifluoroethane

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Dichlorotetrafluoroethane
Chloropentafluoroethane

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Other CFCs

Chlorotrifluoromethane
Pentachlorofluoromethane
Tetrachlorodifluoroethane
Heptachlorofluoropropane
Hexachlorodifluoropropane
Carbon Tetrachloride
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Dichlorofluoromethane
Chlorodifluoromethane
Chlorofluoromethane
Tetrachlorofluoroethane
Trichlorodifluoroethane
Dichlorotrifluoroethane
Chlorotetrafluoroethane
Trichlorofluoroethane
Dichlorodifluoroethane
Chlorotrifluoroethane
Dichlorofluoroethane
Chlorodifluoroethane
Chlorofluoroethane
Hexachlorofluoropropane
Pentachlorodifluoropropane
Tetrachlorotrifluoropropane
Trichlorotetrafluoropropane

HCFC

Pentachlorotrifluoropropane
Tetrachlorotetrafluoropropane
Trichloropentafluoropropane
Dichlorohexafluoropropane
Chloroheptafluoropropane

Dichloropentafluoropropane
Chlorohexafluoropropane
Pentachlorofluoropropane
Tetrachlorodifluoropropane
Trichlorotrifluoropropane
Dichlorotetrafluoropropane
Chloropentafluoropropane
Tetrachlorofluoropropane
Trichlorodifluoropropane
Dichlorotrifluoropropane
Chlorotetrafluoropropane
Trichlorofluoropropane
Dichlorodifluoropropane
Chlorotrifluoropropane
Dichlorofluoropropane
Chlorodifluoropropane
Chlorofluoropropane(7) In the event that the product has the first-class designated chemical substancein “the Act on Confirmation, etc. of Release Amounts of Specific Chemical
Substances

in

the

Environment

andPromotionofImprovements

to

the

Management Thereof ” added as a formulation ingredient, report to the effect.

[Certification procedure]
Submit a list that stipulates addition or no-addition of the applicable
substance.
(8) In manufacturing the applied product, related environmental laws andregulations and pollution control agreement (hereinafter referred to as the“Environmental Laws, etc.”) must be followed with respect to air pollution,water contamination, noise, offensive odor, and emission of hazardous
substances in the area where the plant performing the final manufacturing
process is located.
In addition, the state of compliance with the Environmental Laws, etc. for the
past five years from the date of application (whether there is any violation)must be reported. If there is any violation, proper remedies and preventive
measures shall have been already taken, and the related Environmental Laws,

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etc. must thereafter be followed appropriately.
[Certification procedure]
In addition, the state of compliance with the Environmental Laws, etc. for the
past five years from the date of application (whether there is any violation)must be reported. If there is any violation, proper remedies and preventive
measures shall have been already taken, and the related Environmental
Laws, etc. must thereafter be followed appropriately.[Certification procedure]With respect to the compliance with the Environmental Laws, etc. in the area
where the plant performing the final manufacturing process is located, acertificate issued by the representative of the business of manufacturing theapplied product or the relevant plant manager (entry or attachment of a list ofnames of the Environmental Laws, etc.) must be submitted.
In addition, the applicants shall report whether there is any violation in thepast five years, including a violation subject to administrative punishment oradministrative guidance, and if there is, the following documents in a and b
must be submitted:
a. With respect to the fact of violation, guidance documents fromadministrative agencies (including order of correction and warning) and copies
of written answers (including those reporting causes and results of correction)
to such documents (clearly indicating a series of communication);b. Following materials (copies of recording documents, etc.) concerning themanagement system for compliance with the Environmental Laws, etc. in1)-5):
1) List of the Environmental Laws, etc. related to the area where the plant
is located;
2) Implementation system (organizational chart with roles, etc.);
3) Bylaws stipulating retention of recording documents;
4) Recurrence prevention measures (future preventive measures);5) State of implementation based on recurrence prevention measures(result of checking of the state of compliance, including the result of onsite
inspection).
(9) The applicant shall strictly abide by provisions of laws concerning handling ofchemical substances, such as “Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control
Law” and “Law Concerning the Examination and Regulation of Manufacture etc.
of Chemical Substances”.
[Certification procedure]
Submit a certificate issued by a director of the plant where the product ismanufactured or by the applicant, stating that the above-mentioned laws havebeen duly observed and not violated. The above-mentioned Japanese laws
shall also apply to products manufactured outside Japan.
(10) As the information on proper handling of paints, precautions for handling andstorage shall be clearly manifested in MSDS, and operating instructions,product labels, or brochures.

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126V2 Criteria A-I&K[Certification procedure]
Submit MSDS concerning handling and storage precautions of the applicablepaints, and operating instructions, product labels, or brochures.
(11) Containers and packaging shall meet either one of the following conditions.
a. Containers shall be returnable.
b. Containers shall be lead-free metal cans of recyclable design.
c. Containers are collected and recycled.
d. Containers and packaging shall be made of paper or plastic. For plastic
containers, plastics containing halogens to the polymer backbone shall not be
used.
[Certification procedure]a. Submit a document that explains the returnable system.
b. State in the attached certificate that the container is a lead-free metal can.
c. Submit a document that explains the collection/recycling system.
d. State the specific material name of the containers, and state in the attachedcertificate that plastics containing halogens to the polymer backbone are notused. In addition, describe how guidance or indication in instruction manualof appropriate disposal and treatment after use is conducted.

4-2. Individual environmental criteria and Certification Procedure(12) For B. resinous solvent-based paint JIS K 5516 “Ready Mixed Paints (Synthetic
Resin Type)”, JIS K 5572 “Phthalic Resin Enamel”, JIS A 6916 “Surface
preparation materials for finishing” of F. Paints for Buildings and H. Coating
Powder shall use recycled materials (PET resin, glass, solvent, etc).
[Certification procedure]
The material certification issued by the supplier of recycled material shall be
attached.
(13) G. Household paints shall give consideration to abnormal odors and pungent
odors in paintwork and be labeled with paint odor index on the product. For thepaint which is not classified in “G. Household paints”, and expects to indicate
the paint odor index on the product, it will be approved to indicate the paintodor index if it is confirmed the compatibility with this item based on thecertification procedure according to household paints.
[Certification procedure]
The odor index indicated in the attachment s hall be indicated in theattached certif icate . Als o, the indicated location of the paint odor

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index ( near the Eco Mark label) and details indicated shall be submitted.
(14)For G. household paints, use of chemical substances shall be properly controlled.
The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) shall be provided in accordance withthe the Act on Confirmation, etc. of Release Amounts of Specific Chemical
Substances in the Environment and Promotion of Improvements to theManagement Thereof.
[Certification procedure]
The pain manufacturer shall state in the attached certificate that t he MSDS
can be issued upon users’ request.

4-3. Quality Criteria and Certification Procedure(15) The product quality shall be fully controlled in the manufacturing process.
Items for which measurement methods are prescribed in JIS standards shall bemeasured by the prescribed measurement methods.
[Certification procedure]
Submit a certificate that the product conforms to the applicable quality
standard. In addition, submit a certificate issued by a director of the plant
where the product is manufactured, stating that quality control is fully
practiced in the production process and the plant has not violated any of theregulations, etc.
In the event that there is no JIS standard which is applicable to the product,
submit the performance certificate based on the in-house standard.
(16) The quality of H. coating powder shall satisfy the following performance as a
coating film specified in JIS K 5981 “Thermoplastic and Thermosetting Powder
Coating Films”.
Thermosetting Coating Powder
Surface hardness:

H4 or over, pencil hardness B or overAttachment ability:

A2 or over, checker board rating 8 or over

Shock proof:

G1 or over, DuPont shock rating 500 g 30 cm or overThermoplastic Coating Powder
Salt water spray resistance:

S3 or over, 500 hrs or over

Moisture resistance:

R3 or over, 120 hrs or over

Shock resistance:F2 or over, Izod impact test 80 cm or over

[Certification procedure]
Results of the test for each evaluation item shall be submitted.

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5. Product Classification, Indication and Others(1) Products shall be classified by usage shown in A - I and K of 2. Applicable Scopeand by the same product brand name, not be classified by size or color.
(2) In principle, Eco Mark shown as below shall be indicated on the product.
Regarding licensee of Eco Mark Utilization Contract who already own Eco Markproducts, the indication of the logo and certification number that have beenused is also acceptable.

(Note for the indication)*For indicating the logo, Eco Mark certification number (eight-digit number) or thename of the licensee using the logo shall be appeared.
* Such expression as “Eco Mark product” can be used following the 2.(2) of the
Guide to Eco Mark Usage.
“Eco Mark product”, “#Eco Mark”, “www.ecomark.jp”, “Eco Mark Certificate”* In accordance with “Environmental Labeling Guidelines” of the Ministry of theEnvironment of Japan, etc., the environmental claims of certified products may
be indicated in association with Eco Mark
(https://www.env.go.jp/policy/hozen/green/ecolabel/guideline/).
* The Guide to Eco Mark Usage shall be followed for any cases not listed above.
(https://www.ecomark.jp/office/guideline/guide/)

Established: April 13, 2007 (Version 2.0)
Revised: June 8, 2007 (Version 2.1)
Revised: June 9, 2008 (Version 2.2)
Revised: August 21, 2008 (Version 2.3)
Revised: March 1, 2011 (Version 2.4, 5.(2))
Revised: July 13, 2012 (Version 2.5)
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Revised: April 1, 2019 (Applicable scope, 4-1.(11),Version 2.6)
Extension of expiration: March 1, 2021
Revised: December 15, 2022 ( Version2.7 A-I,K.4-1(11))
Expiration date: April 30, 2027
The Certification Criteria for the Product Category will be revised when necessary.

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