{"id":8019,"date":"2016-04-18T12:27:51","date_gmt":"2016-04-18T12:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arsskyrsla2021.bluelagoon.is\/verdlaun-og-vottanir\/"},"modified":"2022-06-14T10:06:58","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T10:06:58","slug":"awards-and-certifications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arsskyrsla2021.bluelagoon.is\/en\/awards-and-certifications\/","title":{"rendered":"Awards and Certifications"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[mk_page_section bg_image=&#8221;https:\/\/arsskyrsla2021.bluelagoon.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/bl_retreat_y1a8081_01.jpg&#8221; bg_position=&#8221;center top&#8221; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; bg_stretch=&#8221;true&#8221; enable_3d=&#8221;true&#8221; video_color_mask=&#8221;#000000&#8243; video_opacity=&#8221;0&#8243; min_height=&#8221;550&#8243; full_height=&#8221;true&#8221; skip_arrow=&#8221;true&#8221; top_shape_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; bottom_shape_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; first_page=&#8221;false&#8221; last_page=&#8221;false&#8221; sidebar=&#8221;sidebar-1&#8243;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h1&#8243; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; size=&#8221;45&#8243; force_font_size=&#8221;true&#8221; size_phone=&#8221;40&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;400&#8243; txt_transform=&#8221;none&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;Lato&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221; animation=&#8221;flip-x&#8221; el_class=&#8221;skuggi-texti&#8221;]Awards and Certifications[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; size=&#8221;34&#8243; force_font_size=&#8221;true&#8221; size_phone=&#8221;24&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;300&#8243; font_style=&#8221;italic&#8221; txt_transform=&#8221;none&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;Lato&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221; animation=&#8221;flip-x&#8221; el_class=&#8221;skuggi-texti&#8221;]<em>&#8220;Blue Lagoon is the 2021 Environmental Company of the Year&#8221;<\/em>[\/mk_fancy_title][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; sidebar=&#8221;sidebar-1&#8243;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h1&#8243; size=&#8221;28&#8243; font_family=&#8221;Lato&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;]Awards[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_divider style=&#8221;thick_solid&#8221; divider_width=&#8221;custom_width&#8221; custom_width=&#8221;60&#8243; border_color=&#8221;#333333&#8243; margin_top=&#8221;5&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1655200352240{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Blue Lagoon is very proud of the awards and recognition it received in 2021.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7025&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1655200487686{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Environmental Award of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 2021, Blue Lagoon won the Environmental Company of the Year award, which is awarded annually by the Confederation of Icelandic Employers. The President of Iceland, Gu\u00f0ni Th. J\u00f3hannesson, announced the award, which was presented at a festive ceremony in Harpa.<\/p>\n<p>The award is given to companies that are considered to have excelled in the field of environmental issues \u2013 companies which have, among other things, implemented environmental management systems, gained recognition for their operations and products, integrated sustainable utilization into their policies, reduced waste and gone beyond what laws and regulations stipulate to reduce the impact of their operations on the environment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAmbitious environmental strategy making and the participation of all employees is the key to our success, but environmental issues concern us all.\u00a0 We also find that our visitors and customers really appreciate these priorities. It is therefore a great honor for us to receive this award today and it is a great incentive to keep up the good work in the field of environmental issues and the utilization of natural resources guided by the principle of sustainable development,\u201d said \u00c1sa Brynj\u00f3lfsd\u00f3ttir, Director of Research and Development at Blue Lagoon when she collected the award last autumn.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6732&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1648115492273{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1655200532466{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Best Mineral Bathing \/ Hot Springs \u2013 2021 Wellness Travel Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 2021, Blue Lagoon received the &#8220;Best Mineral Bathing \/ Hot Springs&#8221; award, which is given annually by &#8220;Organic Spa&#8221; magazine. The award is given to companies that excel in the field of nature conservation, energy efficiency, the innovative use of local, natural and organic ingredients for spas and restaurants, as well as original approaches to well-being, design and guest experience.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5700&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1616571052983{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1655200554923{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>German Design Award<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Blue Lagoon won the prestigious German Design Award, which has been awarded by the German Ministry of Design since 1964.\u00a0 The award went to Retreat for its unique interior design.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6679&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1648043086950{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1655200608593{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Award B+ The Serum<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>BL+ The Serum won two awards this year: ELLE 2021 GREEN BEAUTY STARS and the 2021 Sustainable Innovation Award from Good Housekeeping magazine.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6681&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1648043182303{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1653487127486{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>BL+ Eye Serum awarded<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This year BL+ Eye Serum received an award from Forbes magazine as the best new skincare product in the autumn of 2021.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][mk_fancy_title size=&#8221;28&#8243; 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font_family=&#8221;Lato&#8221; font_type=&#8221;google&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Certifications<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_divider style=&#8221;thick_solid&#8221; divider_width=&#8221;custom_width&#8221; custom_width=&#8221;60&#8243; border_color=&#8221;#333333&#8243; margin_top=&#8221;5&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6350&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1655200731432{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Certified management system<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 2021, the Blue Lagoon\u2019s management system was certified according to the world\u2019s best known and most respected international management standards: ISO9001 for quality management, ISO14001 for environmental management, and ISO45001 for the company\u2019s health and safety management. With the management system, the company\u2019s employees ensure quality services, increase the safety of guests and staff and protect the environment. The management system benefits staff, increases transparency and facilitates everyone\u2019s participation to make Blue Lagoon a great workplace and the most sought-after experience in the world.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5286&#8243; img_size=&#8221;&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1653487441917{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>COSMOS <\/strong> <strong>NATURAL certified skincare products<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>BL+ skincare products, BL+ The Serum and BL+ Eye Serum are COSMOS NATURAL certified by ECOCERT Greenlife. The certification ensures that the ingredients of the skincare products are of renewable and responsible origin and are also traceable, vegan and free of genetically modified organisms and synthetic materials. At the same time, it is a confirmation that the packaging of the products complies with eco-friendly standards.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6354&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1653487476045{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>COSMOS <\/strong> <strong>NATURAL certified skincare products<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>BL+ skincare products, BL+ The Serum and BL+ Eye Serum are COSMOS NATURAL certified by ECOCERT Greenlife. The certification ensures that the ingredients of the skincare products are of renewable and responsible origin and are also traceable, vegan and free of genetically modified organisms and synthetic materials. At the same time, it is a confirmation that the packaging of the products complies with eco-friendly standards.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5795&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1655200959308{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Good Manufacturing Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 2020,\u00a0 Bl\u00e1a L\u00f3ni\u00f0 Heilsuv\u00f6rur ehf. received a quality certification for the production of cosmetics (ISO 22716 Cosmetics \u2013 Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) from British Standards International in Iceland for its production of raw materials, which takes place at the Blue Lagoon Research and Development Centre. The standard provides guidelines for good manufacturing practices for cosmetics, which ensures quality in the production, control, traceability and distribution of the products. The standard also reflects the company\u2019s commitment to its customers to always ensure the quality and safety of its skincare products.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5778&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300&#215;139&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1655201008912{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>\u00cdST85: Equal pay management system<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 2018, Blue Lagoon received certification for the company\u2019s equal pay management system, in accordance with \u00cdST85: 2012 from BSI in Iceland. 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