Features of Eco Mark
- The ECO Mark scheme is applicable across the country and provides certification to the items that meet a set of environmental requirements and quality levels, established by the Bureau of Indian standards.
- BIS has added additional ECO Mark criteria to the relevant Indian standards to run the scheme.
The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, Rules, and Regulations framed thereunder shall govern the terms and conditions governing the operation of the license.
- Manufacturers apply for testing and certification of products that fit into recognized categories in terms of conformity with environmental standards published in the prescribed form under the Eco Mark program.
- The BIS Act, 2016, and the rules made thereunder govern the terms and conditions governing license proceedings including fees.
- BIS will be responsible for testing and certification. BIS will normally complete the certification process within three months for product categories that carry the Indian Standard Mark.
Conclusion:
Lack of knowledge and poor regulation has resulted in ‘greenwashing‘ or companies making false claims about the environmental benefits of their products or organizations. Consumers are confused and wary of labels that make vague or deceptive promises. Some countries have adopted eco-labelling systems, which are voluntary, market-based initiatives, with varying degrees of effectiveness.
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.
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