What is Eco Mark?
- In 1991, the government of India first launched the Eco Mark scheme to aware consumer about the benefits of eco-friendly products.
- Under this scheme, 16 products have been identified, such as Soaps and detergents, Paints, Paper, Food items Food additives and preservatives Wood Substances, Textiles, Batteries, Lubricating oil , Packaging, Plastics, Aerosols, Cosmetics, Pesticides & drugs, Electronic goods, Vegetable Oils.
- The presence of the ECO logo on a product indicates that it complies with certain environmental standards as well as the quality requirements set out in the appropriate Indian standards.
Eco Mark : Bureau of Indian Standards
Under the Ministry of Environmental, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India has launched a scheme, called “Ecomark” or ” Eco Mark” scheme. It is a certification mark that labeling on the eco-friendly products. The scheme is maintained on a national basis and providing authentication and labeling for households and other consumer products that meet certain environmental criteria, which the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has to standardize.
Any product that significantly reduces the damage to the environment during production, used or disposed of in a way is classified as an environmentally friendly product. The scheme invites participation from general citizens and related industrial sectors on a voluntary basis and in the larger interest of the environment.