What is an ECO-MARK?

The ECO-MARK (or Ecomark) is a government scheme launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) for the labelling of environment-friendly consumer products [c1][t5]. Administered by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the scheme provides accreditation to household and consumer goods—such as soaps, detergents, paper, and textiles—that meet specific environmental criteria alongside quality standards [c1][t1][t4]. The primary objective is to help consumers make informed purchase decisions by identifying products with reduced environmental impact, lower pollutant emissions, and better resource efficiency [t1][t4][t6]. While the scheme was originally launched in 1991, it was recently revamped through the Ecomark Rules, 2024, to align with the 'Lifestyle for Environment' (LiFE) mission [t1][t5]. It differs from industrial pollution permits or building certifications like the Energy Conservation Building Code [c4].

Sources

1. [1] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 26: Institutions and Measures > 26.4 ECO MARK > p. 377
2. [2] http://mptf.undp.org/news/major-win-indias-sustainability-efforts-new-eco-mark-certification-rules
3. [3] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 23: India and Climate Change > 23.11 ENERGY CONSERVATION BUILDING CODE > p. 312