We want you to be able to easily tell the difference and feel safe with us. That's why we offer you the best organic quality and maximum transparency. Our quality assurance by independent organic control bodies and our CO2 balancing create the necessary security for you. But the topic of a holistic approach is also important to us: Our high standards are actively implemented in all areas of our BIO HOTELS from organic food to the non-food area.
Public EmpCo Declaration of Conformity
We hereby declare that our ‘BIO HOTELS’ certification scheme complies with the requirements of EU Directive 2024/825 (EmpCo) on empowering consumers for the ecological transition. In order to ensure consumer-focused transparency and legal certainty in the EU single market, we hereby publicly disclose the terms and procedures governing our sustainability label:
Our certification scheme is open to all accommodation providers wishing to meet the specified criteria. The detailed eligibility and participation requirements, as well as the applicable terms and conditions, are set out in a way that is clear to all interested parties.
Public access: The full terms and conditions of participation and fee structures can be found online at: STANDARDS BIO HOTELS
The award criteria for our seal were not determined unilaterally, but were developed collaboratively. We work closely with our members on the development and regular updating of these criteria, and bring together independent experts and relevant stakeholders on a topic-by-topic basis.
This is organised through the Executive Board of BIO HOTELS e.V.
In the event that a certified business no longer meets the specified criteria, a clearly documented sanctions procedure comes into effect. This sets out the steps to be taken, ranging from escalation level 1 (financial penalty) to escalation level 4 (withdrawal of the certificate). Businesses affected by such a withdrawal are immediately removed from our public lists.
Our ongoing compliance with our certification standards is assessed on an ongoing, objective and regular basis.
Independence: The audit is carried out by recognised, independent third parties that are legally and financially separate from both the system owner and the audited organisation.
Format of the examination: Compliance is ensured through annual inspections.
Proof of competence: The independence and professional competence of the audit body are based on recognised standards. The auditors are suitably qualified.
Public access: The test guidelines are documented at: GUIDELINES
Exact title of the certificate: BIO HOTELS
System owner (legal entity): BIO HOTELS e.V., Bundesstraße 25, 6430 Ötztal Bahnhof
Testing/audit body used: ABCert, ABG, SLK, u.a.
Scope: Accommodation providers
Period of validity: An individual certificate is valid for 1 year
Real-time directory: You can find the publicly accessible register of all currently certified businesses at: ALL BIO HOTELS
