INDIAN SCENARIO

BASES OF THE SCHEME

The Ministry of Environment and Forests has designated BIS to operate the ECO Mark. In addition to the quality requirement given in the relevant standard, the product has to conform to the provisions for biodegradability, use of environment friendly raw materials and other regulations which have an impact on the environment. A special mark which depicts the Standard Mark and ECO Logo would be put on the product

The scheme is voluntary; companies are free to decide whether or not they wish to apply for the eco-mark. They also remain free to continue to use other labels, if they so wish. The Bureau of Indian Standards is charging nominal fees for obtaining the Eco Mark.