GECA is Good Environmental Choice Australia, an independent ecolabel. Eight Koh UK products hold it; Sensitive Laundry Sheets does not. →

<article id="what-is-geca" class="promo-article"><p><strong>TL;DR:</strong> GECA stands for Good Environmental Choice Australia. It is an independent Australian ecolabel that assesses a product against a published standard covering ingredients, packaging, manufacturing and cleaning performance. Eight products in the Koh UK range carry it: Universal Cleaner, Bathroom &amp; Shower Cleaner, Kitchen Grease &amp; Oil Cleaner, Sensitive Laundry Liquid, Stain Remover, Dishwashing Liquid, Dishwashing Tabs and Loo Cleaner Tabs. Sensitive Laundry Sheets is not GECA certified.</p><div style="display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin:1.5rem 0;"><div style="flex:1; height:1px; background:#5DCAA5;"><br></div><span style="font-size:11px; color:#0F6E56; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase;">Read on &#x2193;</span><div style="flex:1; height:1px; background:#5DCAA5;"><br></div></div><div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap:10px; margin:1rem 0;"><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1.25rem;"><p style="font-size:14px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0 0 8px;">&#x2713; An Australian ecolabel</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.6;">GECA is run by a not-for-profit certification body in Australia. It is not a UK or EU scheme, and it is not a government label.</p></div><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1.25rem;"><p style="font-size:14px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0 0 8px;">&#x2713; Named products, not a blanket claim</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.6;">Certification is granted product by product, so we name them. Eight Koh UK products hold it. Sensitive Laundry Sheets does not.</p></div></div><hr><div itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/FAQPage"><div itemprop="mainEntity" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" id="what-is-geca-section"><h2 itemprop="name" style="display:none;" id="what-is-geca">What is GECA?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">GECA stands for Good Environmental Choice Australia. It is a not-for-profit certification body that runs an independent, third-party ecolabel covering categories from cleaning products to furniture, building materials and electronics. The GECA Ecolabel is recognised under ISO 14024, the international standard for Type 1 environmental labels, which is the tier that requires assessment against a published multi-criteria standard by an independent body rather than a self-declared claim. GECA standards are developed with scientists and industry through a public peer-review process and are reviewed every four years. GECA is an Australian scheme. It is not a UK or EU certification and it is not a government label.</p><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1.25rem; margin:1rem 0;"><p style="font-size:14px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0 0 8px;">&#x2713; Good Environmental Choice Australia</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0 0 10px; line-height:1.6;">GECA is a not-for-profit certification body that runs an independent, third-party ecolabel. It covers categories from cleaning products to furniture, building materials and electronics.</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.6;">The GECA Ecolabel is recognised under ISO 14024, the international standard for Type 1 environmental labels, which is the tier that requires assessment against a published multi-criteria standard by an independent body, rather than a claim a brand makes about itself. Standards are developed with scientists and industry through a public peer-review process and reviewed every four years.</p></div><p style="text-align:center; margin:1rem 0 0;"><a href="https://www.geca.eco/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display:inline-block; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; color:#000000; text-decoration:none; background:#ffffff; border:1.5px solid #000000; border-radius:20px; padding:5px 14px; white-space:nowrap;">Visit geca.eco</a></p></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" id="what-geca-assesses"><h2 itemprop="name" id="what-does-geca-actually-assess">What does GECA actually assess?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">For cleaning products, GECA assesses against its published Cleaning Products Standard across four broad areas: ingredients, including toxicity, biodegradability and environmental persistence, with specific substances excluded outright; packaging, including recyclability and recycled content; manufacturing, including waste output, water use and energy use in production; and product performance, where the product must demonstrate it actually cleans against published test methods. To carry the Ecolabel a product must meet every applicable criterion in the standard, and it is independently audited at certification and again at each four-year renewal. Certification is granted product by product. It is never granted to a brand as a whole.</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0 0 1rem; line-height:1.6;">For cleaning products, GECA assesses against its published Cleaning Products Standard. To carry the Ecolabel, a product must meet every applicable criterion, and it is independently audited at certification and again at each four-year renewal.</p><div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap:10px; margin:1rem 0;"><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1.25rem;"><p style="font-size:14px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0 0 8px;">&#x2713; Ingredients</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.6;">Toxicity, biodegradability and environmental persistence. Specific substances are excluded outright.</p></div><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1.25rem;"><p style="font-size:14px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0 0 8px;">&#x2713; Packaging</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.6;">Recyclability and recycled content of the packaging materials used.</p></div><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1.25rem;"><p style="font-size:14px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0 0 8px;">&#x2713; Manufacturing</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.6;">Waste output, water use and energy use during production.</p></div><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1.25rem;"><p style="font-size:14px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0 0 8px;">&#x2713; Performance</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.6;">The product must demonstrate it cleans, against published test methods. A cleaner that does not clean does not pass.</p></div></div><p style="font-size:13px; color:#0F6E56; margin:1rem 0 0; line-height:1.6;">Certification is granted product by product. It is never granted to a brand as a whole.</p></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" id="which-koh-products-geca"><h2 itemprop="name" id="which-koh-uk-products-are-geca-certified">Which Koh UK products are GECA certified?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">Eight products in the Koh UK range are GECA certified. Universal Cleaner has been certified since April 2016. Dishwashing Tabs have been certified since March 2023 and Loo Cleaner Tabs since July 2023. Bathroom and Shower Cleaner, Kitchen Grease and Oil Cleaner, Sensitive Laundry Liquid, Stain Remover and Dishwashing Liquid were all certified in June 2026. Sensitive Laundry Sheets is not GECA certified. Certification is granted product by product rather than to the brand as a whole, so the GECA mark on a box applies to the product in that box.</p><div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap:10px; margin:1rem 0;"><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1rem 1.25rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;"><p style="font-size:13px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0;"><a href="https://uk.koh.com/products/universal-cleaner-2l" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#085041; text-decoration:none;">Universal Cleaner</a></p><p style="font-size:12px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.5;">Koh&apos;s longest-standing GECA certification, held continuously since 2016.</p><span style="font-size:11px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; background:#A3D6B1; border-radius:20px; padding:2px 8px; align-self:flex-start;">Since April 2016</span></div><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1rem 1.25rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;"><p style="font-size:13px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0;"><a href="https://uk.koh.com/products/bathroom-shower-cleaner" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#085041; text-decoration:none;">Bathroom &amp; Shower Cleaner</a></p><p style="font-size:12px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.5;">Enzyme-powered bathroom foam. Also Dermatest tested and Sensitive Choice approved.</p><span style="font-size:11px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; background:#A3D6B1; border-radius:20px; padding:2px 8px; align-self:flex-start;">Since June 2026</span></div><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1rem 1.25rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;"><p style="font-size:13px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0;">Kitchen Grease &amp; Oil Cleaner</p><p style="font-size:12px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.5;">Degreaser for kitchen surfaces, hobs and extractors.</p><span style="font-size:11px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; background:#A3D6B1; border-radius:20px; padding:2px 8px; align-self:flex-start;">Since June 2026</span></div><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1rem 1.25rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;"><p style="font-size:13px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0;"><a href="https://uk.koh.com/products/sensitive-laundry-liquid" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#085041; text-decoration:none;">Sensitive Laundry Liquid</a></p><p style="font-size:12px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.5;">Bag-in-box laundry refill. Also Dermatest tested and Sensitive Choice approved.</p><span style="font-size:11px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; background:#A3D6B1; border-radius:20px; padding:2px 8px; align-self:flex-start;">Since June 2026</span></div><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1rem 1.25rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;"><p style="font-size:13px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0;">Stain Remover</p><p style="font-size:12px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.5;">Pre-treatment stain remover for laundry and soft surfaces.</p><span style="font-size:11px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; background:#A3D6B1; border-radius:20px; padding:2px 8px; align-self:flex-start;">Since June 2026</span></div><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1rem 1.25rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;"><p style="font-size:13px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0;">Dishwashing Liquid</p><p style="font-size:12px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.5;">Concentrated dish liquid for hand washing.</p><span style="font-size:11px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; background:#A3D6B1; border-radius:20px; padding:2px 8px; align-self:flex-start;">Since June 2026</span></div><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1rem 1.25rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;"><p style="font-size:13px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0;"><a href="https://uk.koh.com/products/dishwashing-tablets" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#085041; text-decoration:none;">Dishwashing Tabs</a></p><p style="font-size:12px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.5;">All-in-one dishwasher tablets. The GECA mark is printed on the box.</p><span style="font-size:11px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; background:#A3D6B1; border-radius:20px; padding:2px 8px; align-self:flex-start;">Since March 2023</span></div><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1rem 1.25rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;"><p style="font-size:13px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0;"><a href="https://uk.koh.com/products/loo-cleaner-tablets" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#085041; text-decoration:none;">Loo Cleaner Tabs</a></p><p style="font-size:12px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.5;">Drop-in toilet cleaning tabs. The GECA mark is printed on the box.</p><span style="font-size:11px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; background:#A3D6B1; border-radius:20px; padding:2px 8px; align-self:flex-start;">Since July 2023</span></div></div><div style="background:#FAEEDA; border-radius:12px; padding:1.25rem; margin:1rem 0;"><p style="font-size:14px; font-weight:500; color:#633806; margin:0 0 8px;">&#x26A0; The one that is not certified</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#854F0B; margin:0 0 10px; line-height:1.6;">Sensitive Laundry Sheets are not GECA certified. Everything else listed above is, but certification is granted product by product, so we name the products rather than claiming it across the range.</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#854F0B; margin:0; line-height:1.6;">A product that has not been assessed is not certified, and we will not describe it as though it were.</p><p style="margin:10px 0 0;"><span style="font-size:11px; font-weight:500; color:#633806; background:#FFF36E; border-radius:20px; padding:2px 8px;">Certification is per product</span></p></div></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" id="geca-in-the-uk"><h2 itemprop="name" id="why-is-an-australian-certification-on-a-uk-box">Why is an Australian certification on a UK box?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">Koh started in Australia and the liquid formulas are still made there, so the products were assessed under the Australian scheme and the mark is printed on the packaging that ships to the UK. The certification attaches to the product, not to the country it is sold in, so a GECA-certified product is the same certified product whether you buy it in Sydney or Sheffield. GECA is not a UK or EU certification, and we do not present it as one or substitute a UK label in its place.</p><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1.25rem; margin:1rem 0;"><p style="font-size:14px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0 0 8px;">&#x2713; The certification travels with the product</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0 0 10px; line-height:1.6;">Koh started in Australia and the liquid formulas are still made there, so those products were assessed under the Australian scheme. The mark is printed on the same packaging that ships to the UK.</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.6;">GECA certification attaches to the product rather than to the market it is sold in. It is not a UK or EU certification, and we do not present it as one or substitute a UK label in its place.</p></div></div></div></div><hr><div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap:10px; margin:1rem 0;"><div style="background:#E1F5EE; padding:1rem 1.25rem; border-radius:12px; display:flex; flex-direction:column;"><p style="font-size:13px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0 0 4px;"><a href="https://uk.koh.com/pages/help-centre?hcUrl=%2Fen-US%2Fwhat-is-allergy-uk-213057" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#085041; text-decoration:none;"><strong>What is Allergy UK?</strong></a></p><p style="font-size:12px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0 0 12px; line-height:1.6;">The other certification you will see on Koh packaging, what it covers, and which single product holds it.</p><div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top:auto;"><a href="https://uk.koh.com/pages/help-centre?hcUrl=%2Fen-US%2Fwhat-is-allergy-uk-213057" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display:inline-block; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; color:#ffffff; text-decoration:none; background:#000000; border-radius:20px; padding:6px 14px; white-space:nowrap;">Read the article</a></div></div><div style="background:#E1F5EE; padding:1rem 1.25rem; border-radius:12px; display:flex; flex-direction:column;"><p style="font-size:13px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0 0 4px;"><a href="https://uk.koh.com/pages/help-centre?hcUrl=%2Fen-US%2Fhow-are-you-eco-friendly-205213" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#085041; text-decoration:none;"><strong>How are you eco-friendly?</strong></a></p><p style="font-size:12px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0 0 12px; line-height:1.6;">The full picture, product by product: what is certified, what is refillable, and what we do not claim.</p><div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top:auto;"><a href="https://uk.koh.com/pages/help-centre?hcUrl=%2Fen-US%2Fhow-are-you-eco-friendly-205213" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display:inline-block; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; color:#ffffff; text-decoration:none; background:#000000; border-radius:20px; padding:6px 14px; white-space:nowrap;">Read the article</a></div></div></div><p style="text-align:center; margin:1.5rem 0 0;"><a href="https://uk.koh.com/pages/help-centre?hcUrl=%2Fen-US%2Farticles%2Fsustainability-and-standards-60145" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display:inline-block; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; color:#000000; text-decoration:none; background:#ffffff; border:1.5px solid #000000; border-radius:20px; padding:5px 14px; white-space:nowrap;">Browse Sustainability &amp; standards</a></p><p style="font-size:11px; color:#0F6E56; text-align:center; margin:1.5rem 0 0;">Last reviewed: August 2026 &#xB7; Koh UK</p><p style="display:none;">what is GECA, GECA certified, GECA certification, good environmental choice australia, GECA logo on box, GECA mark meaning, koh GECA, which koh products are GECA certified, is koh GECA certified, GECA universal cleaner, GECA bathroom shower cleaner, GECA kitchen grease oil cleaner, GECA sensitive laundry liquid, GECA stain remover, GECA dishwashing liquid, GECA dishwashing tabs, GECA loo cleaner tabs, sensitive laundry sheets not GECA certified, GECA ecolabel, australian ecolabel, ISO 14024, type 1 ecolabel, GECA cleaning products standard, eco certified meaning, koh certifications UK, is GECA a UK certification</p></article>

What is GECA?

Allergy UK is a British allergy charity whose approval is granted product by product. Universal Cleaner is the only Koh product that holds it. →

<article id="what-is-allergy-uk" class="promo-article"><p><strong>TL;DR:</strong> Allergy UK is a British national charity for people living with allergy. Products carrying its approval symbol have been independently tested and approved to help make life more comfortable for people living with allergy. Approval is granted product by product, and Universal Cleaner is the only Koh product that holds it. No other product in the Koh UK range is Allergy UK approved.</p><div style="display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin:1.5rem 0;"><div style="flex:1; height:1px; background:#5DCAA5;"><br></div><span style="font-size:11px; color:#0F6E56; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase;">Read on &#x2193;</span><div style="flex:1; height:1px; background:#5DCAA5;"><br></div></div><div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap:10px; margin:1rem 0;"><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1.25rem;"><p style="font-size:14px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0 0 8px;">&#x2713; One product, not the range</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.6;">Universal Cleaner is the only Koh product with Allergy UK approval. Every other product in the range is outside that approval.</p></div><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1.25rem;"><p style="font-size:14px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0 0 8px;">&#x2713; An independent British charity</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.6;">Allergy UK is a national charity, not a Koh programme and not a marketing badge we award ourselves.</p></div></div><hr><div itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/FAQPage"><div itemprop="mainEntity" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" id="what-is-allergy-uk-section"><h2 itemprop="name" style="display:none;" id="what-is-allergy-uk">What is Allergy UK?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">Allergy UK is a British national charity that supports people living with allergy, intolerance and chemical sensitivity. Alongside its advice and support work it runs a product approval scheme. Products that carry the Allergy UK symbol have been independently tested and approved to help make life more comfortable for people living with allergy. The assessment is carried out by Allergy UK, not by the brand, and it is granted to a specific product rather than to a company or a whole range.</p><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1.25rem; margin:1rem 0;"><p style="font-size:14px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0 0 8px;">&#x2713; A national charity that runs a product approval scheme</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0 0 10px; line-height:1.6;">Allergy UK supports people living with allergy, intolerance and chemical sensitivity. Alongside its advice and support work, it runs an independent product approval scheme.</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.6;">Products that carry the Allergy UK symbol have been independently tested and approved to help make life more comfortable for people living with allergy. The assessment is done by Allergy UK, not by us.</p></div><p style="text-align:center; margin:1rem 0 0;"><a href="https://www.allergyuk.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display:inline-block; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; color:#000000; text-decoration:none; background:#ffffff; border:1.5px solid #000000; border-radius:20px; padding:5px 14px; white-space:nowrap;">Visit allergyuk.org</a></p></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" id="which-koh-products-allergy-uk"><h2 itemprop="name" id="which-koh-products-are-allergy-uk-approved">Which Koh products are Allergy UK approved?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">One. Universal Cleaner is the only Koh product that holds Allergy UK approval. No other product in the Koh UK range is Allergy UK approved, including Bathroom and Shower Cleaner, Kitchen Grease and Oil Cleaner, Dishwashing Liquid, Dishwashing Tabs, Loo Cleaner Tabs, Stain Remover, Sensitive Laundry Liquid and Sensitive Laundry Sheets. Approval under the scheme is granted to a specific product, so it does not carry across to anything else we sell. If a product has not been assessed, it is not approved, and we will not describe it as though it were.</p><div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap:10px; margin:1rem 0;"><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1rem 1.25rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;"><p style="font-size:13px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0;"><a href="https://uk.koh.com/products/universal-cleaner-2l" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#085041; text-decoration:none;">Universal Cleaner</a></p><p style="font-size:12px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.5;">Two ingredients, no added fragrance and no added dye. The one Koh product assessed and approved under the scheme.</p><span style="font-size:11px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; background:#A3D6B1; border-radius:20px; padding:2px 8px; align-self:flex-start;">Allergy UK approved</span></div><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1rem 1.25rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;"><p style="font-size:13px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0;">Everything else in the range</p><p style="font-size:12px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.5;">Bathroom &amp; Shower Cleaner, Kitchen Grease &amp; Oil Cleaner, Dishwashing Liquid, Dishwashing Tabs, Loo Cleaner Tabs, Stain Remover, Sensitive Laundry Liquid and Sensitive Laundry Sheets.</p><span style="font-size:11px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; background:#A3D6B1; border-radius:20px; padding:2px 8px; align-self:flex-start;">Not assessed under the scheme</span></div></div><div style="background:#FAEEDA; border-radius:12px; padding:1.25rem; margin:1rem 0;"><p style="font-size:14px; font-weight:500; color:#633806; margin:0 0 8px;">&#x26A0; What the Allergy UK symbol does not mean</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#854F0B; margin:0 0 10px; line-height:1.6;">It is not a range-wide accreditation. Seeing the symbol on Universal Cleaner does not mean any other Koh product carries it, and we do not present the range as Allergy UK approved.</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#854F0B; margin:0; line-height:1.6;">It is also not a medical claim and not a guarantee that nobody will react. If you have a diagnosed allergy or a skin condition, check the ingredient list and speak to your GP or specialist before using any cleaning product.</p><p style="margin:10px 0 0;"><span style="font-size:11px; font-weight:500; color:#633806; background:#FFF36E; border-radius:20px; padding:2px 8px;">Approval is per product</span></p></div></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" id="allergy-uk-vs-other-marks"><h2 itemprop="name" id="how-is-this-different-from-the-other-marks-on-koh-packaging">How is this different from the other marks on Koh packaging?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">The marks on Koh packaging are separate schemes run by separate bodies, and each one is granted product by product. Allergy UK is a British allergy charity and its approval relates to living with allergy. GECA is Good Environmental Choice Australia, an environmental ecolabel, and it is held by Universal Cleaner, Dishwashing Tabs and Loo Cleaner Tabs only. They are different claims, assessed against different criteria, and holding one says nothing about holding the other. A product can carry one mark, both, or neither.</p><div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap:10px; margin:1rem 0;"><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1.25rem;"><p style="font-size:14px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0 0 8px;">&#x2713; Allergy UK</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.6;">A British allergy charity. The approval relates to living with allergy. Held by Universal Cleaner only.</p></div><div style="background:#E1F5EE; border-radius:12px; padding:1.25rem;"><p style="font-size:14px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0 0 8px;">&#x2713; GECA</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0; line-height:1.6;">An Australian environmental ecolabel. Held by Universal Cleaner, Dishwashing Tabs and Loo Cleaner Tabs only.</p></div></div><p style="font-size:13px; color:#0F6E56; margin:1rem 0 0; line-height:1.6;">Different bodies, different criteria, different claims. Holding one says nothing about holding the other, and a product can carry one, both or neither.</p></div></div></div><hr><div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap:10px; margin:1rem 0;"><div style="background:#E1F5EE; padding:1rem 1.25rem; border-radius:12px; display:flex; flex-direction:column;"><p style="font-size:13px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0 0 4px;"><a href="https://uk.koh.com/pages/help-centre?hcUrl=%2Fen-US%2Fwhat-is-geca-213052" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#085041; text-decoration:none;"><strong>What is GECA?</strong></a></p><p style="font-size:12px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0 0 12px; line-height:1.6;">The other mark on Koh packaging: what the Australian ecolabel assesses, and the three products that hold it.</p><div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top:auto;"><a href="https://uk.koh.com/pages/help-centre?hcUrl=%2Fen-US%2Fwhat-is-geca-213052" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display:inline-block; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; color:#ffffff; text-decoration:none; background:#000000; border-radius:20px; padding:6px 14px; white-space:nowrap;">Read the article</a></div></div><div style="background:#E1F5EE; padding:1rem 1.25rem; border-radius:12px; display:flex; flex-direction:column;"><p style="font-size:13px; font-weight:500; color:#085041; margin:0 0 4px;"><a href="https://uk.koh.com/pages/contact" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#085041; text-decoration:none;"><strong>Still not sure?</strong></a> &#xB7; ask us</p><p style="font-size:12px; color:#0F6E56; margin:0 0 12px; line-height:1.6;">If you need the full ingredient list for a product before you buy, get in touch and we will send it. Support hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00&#x2013;17:00 Australian Eastern time, closed weekends and Australian public holidays.</p><div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top:auto;"><a href="https://uk.koh.com/pages/contact" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display:inline-block; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; color:#ffffff; text-decoration:none; background:#000000; border-radius:20px; padding:6px 14px; white-space:nowrap;">Contact us</a></div></div></div><p style="text-align:center; margin:1.5rem 0 0;"><a href="https://uk.koh.com/pages/help-centre?hcUrl=%2Fen-US%2Farticles%2Fsustainability-and-standards-60145" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display:inline-block; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; color:#000000; text-decoration:none; background:#ffffff; border:1.5px solid #000000; border-radius:20px; padding:5px 14px; white-space:nowrap;">Browse Sustainability &amp; standards</a></p><p style="font-size:11px; color:#0F6E56; text-align:center; margin:1.5rem 0 0;">Last reviewed: August 2026 &#xB7; Koh UK</p><p style="display:none;">what is Allergy UK, Allergy UK approved, Allergy UK symbol, Allergy UK seal of approval, allergy uk charity, koh allergy UK, is koh allergy UK approved, which koh products are allergy UK approved, universal cleaner allergy UK, allergy friendly cleaning products, cleaning products for allergies, fragrance free cleaner, dye free cleaner, sensitive skin cleaning products, koh certifications UK, is the whole koh range allergy uk approved</p></article>

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What are the ingredients in Universal Cleaner?

How long does Universal Cleaner last?

Does Universal Cleaner contain palm oil?

Is Universal Cleaner safe for septic and greywater systems?

What surfaces can I use Universal Cleaner on?

How does Universal Cleaner work?

Is Universal Cleaner chemical-free?

Does Universal Cleaner kill bacteria and viruses?

Do I need to spot test Universal Cleaner first?

What surfaces should I avoid using Universal Cleaner on?

Can I use Universal Cleaner on food prep surfaces?

Is Universal Cleaner fragrance-free?

Is Universal Cleaner eco-certified and allergy-friendly?

Is Universal Cleaner safe to use around pets?

Is Universal Cleaner safe for asthma and allergy sufferers?

Can I use Universal Cleaner on stone, marble, or granite?

Can I use Universal Cleaner on TV, monitor, or laptop screens?

Why did you discontinue 4L Universal Cleaner?

Can I use Universal Cleaner in a robot vacuum or mop?

How do I clean carpets, rugs, and upholstery with Koh?

Universal Cleaner

Are Loo Cleaner Tabs safe for septic environments?

How to use Loo Cleaner Tabs

Do Loo Cleaner Tabs have a fragrance?

Should I remove the wrapper on the Loo Cleaner Tab?

What are the ingredients of the Loo Cleaner Tabs?

Loo Cleaner Tabs

What are the ingredients of Bathroom & Shower Cleaner?

How do I use Bathroom & Shower Cleaner?

Are there any surfaces I should avoid cleaning with Bathroom & Shower Cleaner?

Is Bathroom & Shower Cleaner allergy, asthma and sensitive skin friendly?

Is it only for use in the bathroom and shower or can I use it elsewhere?

Is Bathroom & Shower Cleaner anti-microbial or anti-mould?

Does Bathroom & Shower Cleaner have a fragrance?

Can I use it to clean EnduroShield or similar coated shower screens?

Is Bathroom & Shower Cleaner safe to use around pets?

Is Bathroom & Shower Cleaner septic safe?

Universal Cleaner vs. Bathroom & Shower Cleaner: What’s the Difference?

What makes it "eco friendly"?

Can I use Bathroom & Shower Cleaner to clean the bowl of the toilet?

How much Bathroom & Shower foam should I use?

Can I use Bathroom & Shower Cleaner with a Diamond Sponge?

Is Bathroom & Shower Cleaner safe for polished stone?

Bathroom & Shower Cleaner

Bathroom products

Are Dishwashing Tablets septic safe?

What are the ingredients of Dishwashing Tablets?

Can I cut Dishwashing Tablets?

Why didn't my Dishwashing Tablet wrapper dissolve?

Do I need rinse aid with Dishwashing Tablets?

How do I use Dishwashing Tabs for best results?

Can I add essential oils to my dishwasher?

Do Dishwashing Tablets remove tea stains?

Do I need to scrub pots and pans before the dishwasher?

Dishwashing Tablets

Where is Dishwashing Liquid made?

Is Dishwashing Liquid safe for grey water and septic systems?

What are the ingredients of Dishwashing Liquid?

Is Dishwashing Liquid fragrance-free?

How many pumps of Dishwashing Liquid should I use in a full sink?

Can I use Dishwashing Liquid as hand soap?

Does Dishwashing Liquid kill bacteria?

Can I use Dishwashing Liquid in the dishwasher?

Dishwashing Liquid

Is Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner the same as Dishwashing Liquid?

Can Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner tackle baked-on grease and oven grime?

When should I use Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner vs Universal Cleaner?

Is Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner safe for food prep surfaces?

What certifications does Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner hold?

Is Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner harsh on hands?

Can I use Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner in a Foaming Spray Bottle?

Is Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner safe on stainless steel?

Does Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner contain palm oil?

Do I need to rinse after using Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner?

Is Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner fragrance-free?

Can I use Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner on non-stick cookware?

What should I use to wipe off Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner?

Is Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner a multi-purpose cleaner?

Can I use Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner in the microwave or on appliances?

Do I need Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner if I already have Universal Cleaner?

How does Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner fit into the Koh cleaning system?

What ingredients are in Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner?

How do I use Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner?

Is Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner safe for septic and greywater systems?

Is Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner safe on stone benchtops?

Can I use Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner in a self-cleaning oven?

Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner

Kitchen products

Laundry dosing by wash size (Sheets vs Liquid)

The laundry Stain Removal Guide

How to keep your whites bright with Koh

Can I find Sensitive Laundry Liquid in trial or sample size?

Where is Sensitive Laundry Liquid manufactured?

How many loads are in a 1.5L box of Sensitive Laundry Liquid?

How does Sensitive Laundry Liquid help extend the life of clothes?

How does Sensitive Laundry Liquid help keep clothes whiter and brighter for longer?

Does Sensitive Laundry Liquid contain any fragrance?

Does Sensitive Laundry Liquid deodorise fabrics?

What is Sensitive Laundry Liquid?

What are the ingredients in Sensitive Laundry Liquid?

How can Sensitive Laundry Liquid save me money?

Is Sensitive Laundry Liquid eco certified?

Where should I store Sensitive Laundry Liquid?

Is Sensitive Laundry Liquid septic safe?

Can I use Sensitive Laundry Liquid for hand washing?

Can I use Sensitive Laundry Liquid for sportswear and synthetic fabrics?

Is Sensitive Laundry Liquid safe to use on silk or wool garments?

Can I pre-wash soak with Sensitive Laundry Liquid?

Do I still need to use a bleach whitening detergent with Sensitive Laundry Liquid?

What temperature washes can I use Sensitive Laundry Liquid in?

Does Sensitive Laundry Liquid work in front and top loading washing machines?

Can I use Sensitive Laundry Liquid for both whites and colours?

How much should I use per load of laundry? (Dosage)

Is Sensitive Laundry Liquid compatible with auto-dosing washing machines?

Is Sensitive Laundry Liquid suitable for people with sensitive skin, chemical sensitivities and allergies?

Sensitive Laundry Liquid

How do I use Sensitive Laundry Sheets?

Are Sensitive Laundry Sheets safe for front loaders, top loaders and HE machines?

Do Sensitive Laundry Sheets dissolve in cold water?

What if Sensitive Laundry Sheets don't dissolve or leaves residue?

Can I use Sensitive Laundry Sheets for handwashing delicates?

Are Sensitive Laundry Sheets safe for septic tanks and greywater systems?

How should I store Sensitive Laundry Sheets and how do I dispose of the packaging?