Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified Ecomark Rules, 2024
Ecomark labeling system will promote eco-friendly products in categories like food, cosmetics, soaps, and electronics, etc.
It aligns with the principle of LIFE (Lifestyle for Environment), focusing on sustainability and resource efficiency.
Rules notifies
Granting Criteria: To a product that has a licence or a certificate of conformity with Indian Standards granted under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act and/or a mandate of the Quality Control Orders and that fulfills the criteria as prescribed in the rules.
According to rules, the Ecomark may be granted to products that meet specified environmental criteria with respect to resource consumption and environmental impacts.
Application Process- Manufacturers must apply for Ecomark through the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Duration- mark will be valid for three years.
Oversight and Implementation- By Steering Committee, headed by the Environment Secretary.
Significance
It enables consumers to make informed purchase decisions as well as encourage manufacturers to transition to production of environment-friendly products.
It will lead to circular economy and prevent misleading information on environmental aspects of products.
It will promote lower energy consumption, resource efficiency and conservation.
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