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Eco Mark (India)

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), supervised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) / India

Established: Established in 1991

Overview

Eco Mark is India's environmental labelling scheme, established in 1991 by a resolution of the Government of India. It is issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and administered and certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), India's national standardization body. It covers approximately 16 product categories, including food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, electrical appliances, paper, lubricating oils, and packaging materials, helping consumers identify environmentally preferable products. Licenses are valid for a minimum of one year, and BIS has the authority to revoke certification if false declarations are discovered.

Timeline

  • 1991: Eco Mark scheme established by government resolution
  • Present: Operating across approximately 16 product categories

    • Business Impact

    For products targeting the Indian domestic market, Eco Mark is an official certification used to differentiate environmentally conscious products. BIS also operates the ISI mark (India's principal industrial product conformity mark), with Eco Mark serving as its environmental counterpart.

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