What Is the Ecological Medical Products Certificate?

Purpose of the certificate

The Ecological Medical Products Certificate aims to reduce the environmental footprint of products and devices used in the healthcare sector, improve resource efficiency, and strengthen waste management. The certificate contributes to the adoption of sustainable healthcare practices across hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centres.

Scope

The certificate covers every product and device category used in the healthcare sector. The scope runs from medical equipment used in clinical departments through to consumable medical supplies.

Certification process

A healthcare business seeking the Ecological Medical Products Certificate follows these steps:

• Application: the business files a formal application indicating its intent to obtain the certificate.
• Certification audit: the certification body assesses the business's conformity with the applicable environmental standards through an on-site audit.
• Corrective action: the business addresses the audit findings with the required corrective measures.
• Certificate issue: following a successful audit, the Ecological Medical Products Certificate is issued and the business can use it.

Why this certificate matters

The Ecological Medical Products Certificate is a practical way to reduce environmental impact in the healthcare sector and promote sustainable practices across supply chains. Businesses that hold the certificate demonstrate environmental responsibility and contribute to a more sustainable future for the sector.

Preparing for the audit

Before the certification audit, a healthcare supplier or hospital procurement team typically reviews its current product and device portfolio, documents the environmental attributes of each in-scope item, and identifies gaps against the scheme's criteria. Sistem Patent Kalite works alongside the client during that review and prepares the file that goes into the audit.