● To products conforming to a set of standards aimed at the least impact on the ecosystem
● Scheme was started in 1991
● Purposes of the mark is increasing awareness among the consumers towards reducing environmental impact.
● The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) is implementing an eco-labeling Scheme for environment-friendly products.
●The Government of India has notified the final criteria for the 17 product categories
like Soaps and Detergents, Paper, Food Items, lubricating oils, Packaging materials/Package, Architectural Paints and Powder Coatings, Batteries, Electrical and electronic goods, Food Additives, Wood Substitutes, Cosmetics, Aerosols and Propellants, Plastic Products, Textiles, Fire-extinguisher, Leather, and Coir & Coir Products.
(This type of Questions UPSC has asked in the past🧐)
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