Recently, Union 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.Â
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.
