Ecomark
| Ecomark | |
|---|---|
|
The Ecomark logo. | |
| Certifying agency | Bureau of Indian Standards |
| Effective region | India |
| Effective since | 1991 |
| Product category | Various |
| Legal status | Advisory |
Ecomark[1] or Eco mark[2] is a certification mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards[3] (the national standards organization of India) to products conforming to a set of standards aimed at the least impact on the ecosystem.[1][2][4][5][6] The marking scheme was started in 1991. One of the purposes of the mark is increasing awareness among the consumers towards reducing environment impact. The mark is issued to various product categories and the development of standards for more products is in progress.
References
- 1 2 M P Pollution Control Board. 'ECOMARK'.
- 1 2 India Chronicle. Monthly E-newsletter of Indian Embassy at Moscow. October 2009.
- ↑ Bureau of Indian Standards. 'Other Product Certification Schemes'.
- ↑ Indian Institute of Materials Management. 'Eco-Friendly Packaging & Eco-Mark on Packages'.
- ↑ Ecolabel Index. 'Ecomark: India'.
- ↑ Bureau of Indian Standards. 'Specification For Baby Toilet Soap'.
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