New Ecomark Rules Published by the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change to Promote Eco-Friendly Products and Sustainable Living

On 26 September 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) published the Ecomark Rules, 2024 in the Official Gazette, replacing the Ecomark Scheme of 1991. This update is in line with the ‘LiFE’ (Lifestyle for Environment) mission, which aims to increase demand for eco-friendly products and promote sustainable living. The new rules came into force on the day of their publication.

Objectives of the Ecomark Scheme

The new scheme aims to encourage lower energy consumption, resource efficiency, and the promotion of a circular economy. The scheme seeks to prevent inaccurate labelling, misleading claims and to raise awareness about the products concerned.

Accreditation and Environmental Standards

Products accredited under the Ecomark Scheme will adhere to strict environmental standards, ensuring they have a low impact on environment. This initiative will not only build consumer awareness of environmental issues and encourage sustainable consumption, but will also motivate manufacturers to adopt greener production practices.

Implementation and Global Impact

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) will implement the scheme in partnership with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). This initiative is an important step taken by the government to reduce of carbon footprint and promote environmentally conscious consumption in India. This move is in line with global sustainability goals and underlines the governments’ dedication to environmental management.

The full text of the notification with full details on conditions and procedures can be found here.