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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
CG-DL-E-01102024-257609
EXTRAORDINARY
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
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NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024/ BHADRA 4, 1946
6270 GI/2024
(1)
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE NOTIFICATION
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 26th September, 2024.
G.S.R. 596(E).—WHEREAS the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate
Change intends to encourage the demand for environment-friendly products that cause lesser adverse impacts on the
environment, thereby, supporting the principles of 'LIFE (Lifestyle for Environment)', promote lower energy
consumption, resource efficiency and conservation, circular economy and prevent misleading information on
environmental aspects of products;
AND WHEREAS eco-labelling of products enables consumers to make informed purchase decisions as well
as encourage manufacturers to transition to production of environment-friendly products leading to promotion of
green industries;
AND WHEREAS the Ecomark may be granted to products that meet specified environmental criteria with
respect to resource consumption and environmental impacts, in particular the impact on climate change, impact on
nature and biodiversity energy consumption, generation of waste, emissions to all environmental media, pollution
through physical effects and use and release of hazardous substances;
AND WHEREAS the draft Ecomark Certification Rules, 2023 were published in the Gazette of India,
Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), vide notification number S.O. 4441(E), dated the 11th October, 2023
inviting objections and suggestions from all persons;
AND WHEREAS all the objections and suggestions received have been duly considered by the Central
Government;
NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and clause (ii) of sub-section (2)
of section 3, sub-section (1) of section 6, section 23 and sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Environment (Protection)
Act, 1986 (29 of 1986), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement. — (1) These rules may be called the Ecomark Rules, 2024.
(2) They shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Definitions. - In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,-
(a) "Act" means the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986);
(b) "product" means a product specified under column (2) the First Schedule;
(c) "registered agency" means an agency registered under sub-rule (2) of rule 13;
(d) "Schedule" means a Schedule appended to these rules;
(e) "Verifier" means an entity registered as Verifier under rule 12.
3. Conditions for grant of Ecomark. – (1) An Ecomark may be granted to a product which has a license
or a certificate of conformity of Indian Standards granted under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 and/or a
mandate of the Quality Control Orders issued by the Central Government, and fulfils the criteria for grant of Ecomark
specified under the corresponding entries under column (3) of the First Schedule.
(2) Criteria for grant of an Ecomark specified under the First Schedule may include the following: -
a. reduces the pollution by minimising or eliminating the generation of waste and environmental
emissions;
b. is recyclable or is made from recycled material or both;
c. reduces the use of non-renewable resources, including non-renewable energy sources and natural
resources;
d. reduces the use of any material, which has adverse impacts on the environment;
(3) While developing criteria for grant of Ecomark to a product, the following may be taken into
consideration, namely:-
a. production process, including source of raw material;
b. use of natural resources;
c. environmental impact;
d. effect and extent of emissions or waste arising from the production process;
e. disposal of the product and its packaging;
f. compliance with the Guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility, wherever applicable;
g. utilisation of waste and recycled materials;
h. suitability for recycling; and
i. use of non-hazardous substances in place of hazardous substances.
4. Procedure for grant of Ecomark. –(1) An application for grant of Ecomark for a product which
complies with the conditions under rule 3 shall be made to the Central Pollution Control Board in Form 1.
(2) On receipt of the application, the Central Pollution Control Board shall, by itself or through a Verifier,
verify whether the product complies with the conditions under rule 3.
(3) After making such verification under sub-rule (2) as may be necessary, the Central Pollution Control
Board shall prepare a report, or in case the verification is done by a Verifier, the Verifier shall prepare a report and
submit to the Central Pollution Control Board, within a period of sixty days from the date of such verification.
(4) On receipt of the report, if the Central Pollution Control Board is satisfied that the product complies
with the conditions under rule 3. it may grant Ecomark to the product.
(5) The Ecomark granted under sub-rule (4) shall be valid for a period of three years or until change in
Ecomark criteria for the product, whichever is earlier.
(6) An application for the renewal of the Ecomark may be made to the Central Pollution Control Board
upon its expiry and the provisions of sub-rules (1) to (5) of this rule and rule 3 shall apply.
(7) Every holder of Ecomark shall submit on or before the 31st May of every year, an annual report to the
Central Pollution Control Board online through the web portal for the period commencing from the 1st April of the
previous year to the 31st
March of succeeding year in respect of the product as per the pro forma,
prescribed by CPCB, on the Ecomark portal, and the Central Pollution Control Board shall examine such
reports and forward a compilation thereof with their recommendations, if any, to the Ministry of Environment, Forest
& Climate Change
on or before the 31st July of every year.
5. Cancellation of Ecomark. – (1) If the Central Pollution Control Board is satisfied that the holder of an
Ecomark has furnished false information or has wilfully concealed any information required to be furnished under
these rules, it may, after giving the holder of Ecomark an opportunity to be heard, and by order, for reasons to be
recorded in writing, suspend or cancel the Ecomark.
(2) The holder of Ecomark, if aggrieved by an order made under sub-rule (1), may prefer an appeal to the
Central Government in Form 2 within a period of thirty days from the date of receipt of the order of such suspension
or cancellation.
(3) The Central Government may entertain an appeal after the expiry of the said period of thirty days, if the
holder of Ecomark satisfies the Central Government that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within
that period.
(4) The Central Government after giving the holder of Ecomark an opportunity to be heard and after such
enquiry, as it deems fit, may make such order as it may consider necessary.
6. Use of Ecomark. – (1) Every person who has been granted an Ecomark in respect of a product shall
affix on such product an Ecomark label granted under these rules.
(2) No person shall use the Ecomark on any product unless he has been granted an Ecomark in respect of
such product.
7. Steering Committee. – (1) The Central Government shall constitute a Steering Committee which shall
be responsible for the effective implementation of these rules.
(2) The Steering Committee shall consist of the following persons, namely:-
a. the Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Chairperson, ex officio;
b. the Additional Secretary or Joint Secretary (In-Charge Ecomark), Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change - Member, ex officio;
с. the Joint Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public
Distribution, Department of Consumer Affairs - Member, ex officio;
d. one representative, not below the rank of Joint Secretary, each of-
(i) the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Member, ex officio:
(ii) the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting - Member, ex officio;
(iii) the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals - Member, ex officio:
(iv) the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare - Member, ex officio,
(v) the Department of Health and Family Welfare - Member, ex officio:
(vi) the Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises - Member, ex officio,
(vii) the Ministry of Power - Member, ex officio;
(viii) the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation - Member, ex officio;
(ix) the Department of Expenditure - Member, ex officio;
(x) the Ministry of External Affairs - Member, ex officio;
(xi) the Department of Commerce - Member, ex officio;
(xii) the Ministry of Textiles - Member, ex officio;
e. the Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Member, ex officio;
f. the Director General, Bureau of Indian Standards - Member, ex officio;
g. the Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board Member, ex officio;
h. two experts from the field of environmental standardisation-Members; and
i. two representatives of the Industry Associations - Members.
(3) The Steering Committee may, with the prior approval of the Chairperson, invite or co-opt any other
person to the meetings of the Steering Committee.
(4) The term of the Steering Committee shall be five years.
8. Functions of Steering Committee. – (1) The Steering Committee shall recommend for approval of the
Central Government, in respect of the following, namely :-
(a) the products to be included under these rules for the grant of Ecomark on the basis of the
recommendation of the Central Pollution Control Board:
(b) the measures to be adopted and the manner of promotion of the Ecomark;
(c) make periodic review of the criteria for grant of Ecomark and make recommendation to the Central
Government;
(d) the measures for support of any research for verification of product of its impact on environment or
revision of criteria for grant of Ecomark.
(2) The Steering Committee shall review the annual reports submitted by the holders of Ecomark and any
recommendation made by the Central Pollution Control Board thereon for the effective and efficient monitoring and
implementation of these rules.
(3) The Steering Committee shall carry out any other function assigned to it by the Central Government.
9. Functions of Central Pollution Control Board. — (1) The functions of the Central Pollution
Control Board shall include the following, namely: -
(a) identification and recommendation to the Steering Committee of the products to be included
under these rules for the grant of Ecomark:
(b) review and develop the criteria for grant of Ecomark, based on the knowledge available,
technological and market developments, and the criteria being followed in other countries and
make recommendation to the Steering Committee;
(c) develop initiatives for consideration of the Steering Committee to incentivize adoption of
Ecomark;
(d) registration of Verifiers and agencies;
(e) compile the annual reports submitted by the Ecomark Certificate Holders for submission to the
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change by 31st July of the next financial year;
(f) assess domestic or international voluntary ecolabelling programme, for recognition under these
rules;
(g) assess international ecolabelling programme, for mutual recognition;
(h) any other function as assigned by the Steering Committee or the Central Government.
10. Technical Committee. - (1) The Central Pollution Control Board may with the approval of the Central
Government constitute Technical Committee consisting of such experts and/ or expert organizations as it may
consider necessary which shall assist the Central Pollution Control Board in the implementation of these rules.
(2) The Technical Committee may also assist the Central Pollution Control Board in the following
matters, namely:
(a) review and development of the criteria for grant of Ecomark for products;
(b) development of the process of verification of products for grant of Ecomark;
(c) advise on any technical matter referred to it by the Central Pollution Control Board.
(3) The term of the Technical Committee shall be five years.
11. Web portal for Ecomark. – (1) The Central Pollution Control Board shall develop a web portal for
making applications and for grant of Ecomark, submission of annual reports by the holder of the Ecomark,
Verifier and agency registered under these rules, registration of Verifiers and auditors as well as of agencies for
effective monitoring of the products for compliance with the conditions for Ecomark under these rules.
(2) Every holder of Ecomark, Verifier and agency registered under these rules shall submit on or before the
31st May of every year, an annual report to the Central Pollution Control Board online through the web portal for
the period commencing
from the 1st April of the previous year to the 31st March of succeeding year in respect of the activities
performed by them during the said period, as per prescribed pro forma on the Ecomark portal developed by the
Central Pollution Control Board.
(3) The Central Pollution Control Board shall publish on the web portal the information in respect of the
following, namely: -
(a) the details of each holder of Ecomark and the product in respect of which the Ecomark has been
granted under these rules;
(b) a list of products which have been granted Ecomark under these rules;
(c) the report in respect of each product on the basis of which such Ecomark has been granted to the
product under these rules;
(d) reports of research and studies undertaken in respect of a product and its impact on the
environment;
(e) benefits of products with Ecomark; and
(f) global best practices in respect of each product granted with the Ecomark under these rules.
12. Verifiers. – (1) The Central Pollution Control Board shall register such entities having qualification
and experience in the field of environment and matters relating to Ecomark as Verifiers as it may consider necessary
for the purposes of verification of the products for the grant of Ecomark and its renewal under these rules.
(2) Every Verifiers shall submit an annual report to the Central Pollution Control Board on or before the 31st
May of the succeeding year in respect of activities done by such Verifier in the previous year.
13. Compliance of products with Ecomark. -(1) The Central Pollution Control Board may on its own
volition or on a complaint received by it, inspect and verify by itself or through a registered agency, any product that
has been granted Ecomark for compliance with the conditions under these rules.
(2) The Central Pollution Control Board shall register such agencies, having relevant expertise and
experience for inspection and verification of Ecomark criteria in respect of each product, as it may consider necessary
for the purposes of these rules.
(3) The registered agency shall, upon such inspection and evaluation of the product, submit its report to the
Central Pollution Control Board.
(4) The Central Pollution Control Board shall inform the holder of the Ecomark of any complaints in
respect of the product and shall require him to submit his reply.
(5) The holder of Ecomark shall allow the Central Pollution Control Board or the registered agencies to
undertake such inspection and verification as may be considered necessary for ensuring compliance with the
conditions under these rules.
(6) The holder of the Ecomark shall grant access to the premises in which the product concerned is
produced or kept to the Central Pollution Control Board and the registered agency.
(7) Every registered agency shall submit an annual report to the Central Pollution Control Board on or
before the 31st May of every year in respect of the activities undertaken by it in the previous year.
14. Role of State Government/Union Territories. (1) The State Pollution Control Board and the
Pollution Control Committee shall create awareness about these rules through media, publications, advertisements,
posters or by such other means of communication as may be considered appropriate.
(2) The State Pollution Control Board and the Pollution Control Committee shall undertake activities,
including in respect of awareness, for effective implementation of these rules as may be recommended by the Steering
Committee and approved by the Central Government.
15. Committee of Implementation. — (1) A Committee shall be constituted under chairpersonship of
Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board to recommend measures to Steering Committee for effective
implementation of the Ecomark Rules;
(2) The Committee shall monitor the implementation of the Ecomark Rules and also take such measures
as required for removal of difficulties;
(3) The Committee shall also be tasked with the guiding and providing recommendations for the
development and operation of the online portal;
(4) The Committee shall comprise of representatives of the concerned Ministries/Departments,
representatives of industry associations and other relevant stakeholders. The Chairperson of the Committee may co-opt
any stakeholder/expert to this Committee.
THE FIRST SCHEDULE
[See rules 2(d) and 3(1)(f)]
PRODUCTS AND CRITERIA FOR GRANT OF ECOMARK
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| (3) | **The Ecomark may also assist the Central Pollution Control Board in the following** |
| | **matters, namely:** |
| | (a) review and development of the criteria for grant of Ecomark for products; |
| | (b) development of the process of verification of products for grant of Ecomark; |
| | (c) advise on any technical matter referred to it by the Central Pollution Control Board. |
| | (3) The term of the Technical Committee shall be five years. |
| | 11. Web portal for Ecomark. – (1) The Central Pollution Control Board shall develop a web portal for |
| | making applications and for grant of Ecomark, submission of annual reports by the holder of the Ecomark, |
| | Verifier and agency registered under these rules, registration of Verifiers and auditors as well as of agencies for |
| | effective monitoring of the products for compliance with the conditions for Ecomark under these rules. |
| | (2) Every holder of Ecomark, Verifier and agency registered under these rules shall submit on or before the |
| | 31st May of every year, an annual report to the Central Pollution Control Board online through the web portal for |
| | the period commencing |
| | from the 1st April of the previous year to the 31st March of succeeding year in respect of the activities |
| | performed by them during the said period, as per prescribed pro forma on the Ecomark portal developed by the |
| | Central Pollution Control Board. |
| | (3) The Central Pollution Control Board shall publish on the web portal the information in respect of the |
| | following, namely: - |
| | (a) the details of each holder of Ecomark and the product in respect of which the Ecomark has been |
| | granted under these rules; |
| | (b) a list of products which have been granted Ecomark under these rules; |
| | (c) the report in respect of each product on the basis of which such Ecomark has been granted to the |
| | product under these rules; |
| | (d) reports of research and studies undertaken in respect of a product and its impact on the |
| | environment; |
| | (e) benefits of products with Ecomark; and |
| | (f) global best practices in respect of each product granted with the Ecomark under these rules. |
| | 12. Verifiers. – (1) The Central Pollution Control Board shall register such entities having qualification |
| | and experience in the field of environment and matters relating to Ecomark as Verifiers as it may consider necessary |
| | for the purposes of verification of the products for the grant of Ecomark and its renewal under these rules. |
| | (2) Every Verifiers shall submit an annual report to the Central Pollution Control Board on or before the 31st |
| | May of the succeeding year in respect of activities done by such Verifier in the previous year. |
| | 13. Compliance of products with Ecomark. -(1) The Central Pollution Control Board may on its own |
| | volition or on a complaint received by it, inspect and verify by itself or through a registered agency, any product that |
| | has been granted Ecomark for compliance with the conditions under these rules. |
| | (2) The Central Pollution Control Board shall register such agencies, having relevant expertise and |
| | experience for inspection and verification of Ecomark criteria in respect of each product, as it may consider necessary |
| | for the purposes of these rules. |
| | (3) The registered agency shall, upon such inspection and evaluation of the product, submit its report to the |
| | Central Pollution Control Board. |
| | (4) The Central Pollution Control Board shall inform the holder of the Ecomark of any complaints in |
| | respect of the product and shall require him to submit his reply. |
| | (5) The holder of Ecomark shall allow the Central Pollution Control Board or the registered agencies to |
| | undertake such inspection and verification as may be considered necessary for ensuring compliance with the |
| | conditions under these rules. |
| | (6) The holder of the Ecomark shall grant access to the premises in which the product concerned is |
| | produced or kept to the Central Pollution Control Board and the registered agency. |
| | (7) Every registered agency shall submit an annual report to the Central Pollution Control Board on or |
| | before the 31st May of every year in respect of the activities undertaken by it in the previous year. |
| | 14. Role of State Government/Union Territories. (1) The State Pollution Control Board and the |
| | Pollution Control Committee shall create awareness about these rules through media, publications, advertisements, |
| | posters or by such other means of communication as may be considered appropriate. |
| | (2) The State Pollution Control Board and the Pollution Control Committee shall undertake activities, |
| | including in respect of awareness, for effective implementation of these rules as may be recommended by the Steering |
| | Committee and approved by the Central Government. |
| | 15. Committee of Implementation. — (1) A Committee shall be constituted under chairpersonship of |
| | Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board to recommend measures to Steering Committee for effective |
| | implementation of the Ecomark Rules; |
| | (2) The Committee shall monitor the implementation of the Ecomark Rules and also take such measures |
| | as required for removal of difficulties; |
| | (3) The Committee shall also be tasked with the guiding and providing recommendations for the |
| | development and operation of the online portal; |
| | (4) The Committee shall comprise of representatives of the concerned Ministries/Departments, |
| | representatives of industry associations and other relevant stakeholders. The Chairperson of the Committee may co-opt |
| | any stakeholder/expert to this Committee. |
| | |
| | THE FIRST SCHEDULE |
| | [See rules 2(d) and 3(1)(f)] |
| | PRODUCTS AND CRITERIA FOR GRANT OF ECOMARK |
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| (1) | (2) | (3) |
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| 1. | Architectural paints and powder | 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: |
| | coating | 1.1 All formulations of paints |
| | | shall meet relevant standards of |
| | | Bureau of Indian Standards |
| | | pertaining to quality and |
| | | performance. |
| | | 1.2 The product manufacturer must |
| | | produce the consent clearance as |
| | | per the provisions of Water |
| | | (Prevention & Control of |
| | | Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air |
| | | (Prevention & Control of |
| | | Pollution) Act, 1981 along with |
| | | the authorisation, if required, |
| | | under Environment (Protection) |
| | | Act, 1986 and rules made |
| | | thereunder to Bureau of Indian |
| | | Standards while applying for the |
| | | ECOMARK. |
| | | 1.3 The product must display a |
| | | list of critical ingredients in |
| | | descending order of quantity |
| | | present. The list of such |
| | | ingredients shall be identified |
| | | by Bureau of Indian Standards. |
| | | 1.4 The product packaging may |
| | | display in brief the criteria |
| | | based on which the product has |
| | | been labelled as Environment |
| | | Friendly. |
| | | 1.5 The product may be sold along |
| | | with instructions for proper use |
| | | so as to maximise product |
| | | performance and minimise wastage. |
| | | 1.6 The material used for product |
| | | packaging shall be recyclable, |
| | | reusable or biodegradable. |
| | | 2. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: |
| | | 2.1. Water based Coatings |
| | | (inclusive of dry distemper and |
| | | cement paints) |
| | | 2.1.1 The product shall not |
| | | contain more than 5 per cent |
| | | volatile organic compounds (VOC). |
| | | 2.1.2 Product shall not be |
| | | formulated with mercury and |
| | | mercury compounds or be tinted |
| | | with pigments of lead, cadmium, |
| | | chromium VI and their oxides. |
| | | Excluded are natural impurities |
| | | or impurities entailed by the |
| | | production process up to the |
| | | amount of 0.1 percent by weight |
| | | which are contained in the raw |
| | | material. |
| | | 2.1.3 The product shall not be |
| | | formulated or manufactured with: |
| | | i. Free formaldehyde in excess |
| | | of 10 mg per kg. of paint |
| | | ii. halogenated solvents |
| | | iii. benzene & poly-aromatic |
| | | hydrocarbons |
| | | iv. and other aromatic |
| | | hydrocarbons |
| | | 2.2. Powder Coatings |
| | | 2.2.1 The product shall be free |
| | | from any VOC (Volatile Organic |
| | | Compounds). Product shall not be |
| | | formulated with mercury and |
| | | mercury compounds or be tinted |
| | | with pigments of lead, cadmium, |
| | | chromium VI and their oxides. |
| | | Excluded are natural impurities |
| | | or impurities entailed by the |
| | | production process up to the |
| | | amount of 0.1 percent by weight |
| | | which are contained in the raw |
| | | material. |
| | | 2.2.2 The product shall not be |
| | | formulated or manufactured with |
| | | free formaldehyde in excess of 10 |
| | | mg per kg of paint. |
| | | 2.3 Solvent based high solid |
| | | coatings. |
| | | 2.3.1 The product shall not |
| | | contain volatile organic |
| | | compounds (VOC) in excess of 380 |
| | | g/l. |
| | | 2.3.2 Product shall not be |
| | | formulated with mercury and |
| | | mercury compounds or be tinted |
| | | with pigments of lead, cadmium, |
| | | chromium VI and their oxides. |
| | | Excluded are natural impurities |
| | | or impurities entailed by the |
| | | production process up to the |
| | | amount of 0.1 percent by weight |
| | | which are contained in the raw |
| | | material. |
| | | 2.3.3 The product shall not be |
| | | formulated or manufactured with: |
| | | i. free formaldehyde in excess |
| | | of 10 mg per kg. of paint |
| | | ii. halogenated solvents |
| | | iii. benzene & poly-aromatic |
| | | hydrocarbons, and |
| | | iv. other aromatic hydrocarbons |
| | | in excess of 10 percent by weight |
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| 2. | Cosmetics | 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: |
| | | 1.1 All the products manufactured |
| | | shall meet the requirements of |
| | | following Indian Standards of BIS |
| | | pertaining to safety, quality and |
| | | performance: |
| | | i. Skin Powder IS 3959:1978 |
| | | ii. Skin Powder for infant IS |
| | | 5399:1978 |
| | | iii. Tooth Powder IS 5383:1978 |
| | | iv. Tooth Paste IS 6356:1993 |
| | | v. Skin Cream IS 6608:1978 |
| | | vi. Hair oil IS 7123:1993 |
| | | vii. Shampoo Soap based IS |
| | | 7669:1990 |
| | | viii. Shampoo Synthetic Detergent |
| | | based IS 7884:1992 |
| | | ix. Hair Cream IS 7679:1978 |
| | | x. Oxidation Hair dye liquid IS |
| | | 8481:1993 |
| | | xi. Cologne IS 8482:1977 |
| | | xii. Nail Polish (Nail Enamel) IS |
| | | 9245:1993 |
| | | xiii. After Shave Lotion IS |
| | | 9255:1979 |
| | | xiv. Pomades and Brilliantines IS |
| | | 9339:1988 |
| | | xv. Depliatories chemical IS |
| | | 9636:1988 |
| | | xvi. Shaving Cream IS 9740:1981 |
| | | xvii. Cosmetic pencil IS |
| | | 9832:1981 |
| | | xviii. Lipstick IS 9875:1990 |
| | | 1.2 All the ingredients that go |
| | | into formulation of cosmetics |
| | | shall comply with the provisions |
| | | prescribed in IS 4707 (Part-I) : |
| | | 1988 and IS 4707 (Part-II) : 1993 |
| | | as well as the product specific |
| | | requirements. |
| | | 1.3 The product package shall |
| | | display a list of critical |
| | | ingredients in descending order of|
| | | quantity present. |
| | | 1.4 The list of such ingredients |
| | | shall be identified by BIS. The |
| | | product manufacturer must produce |
| | | the consent clearance as per the |
| | | provisions of Water (Prevention |
| | | and Control of Pollution) Act |
| | | 1974, Water (Prevention and |
| | | Control of Pollution) Cess Act |
| | | 1977 and Air (Pollution and |
| | | Control of Pollution) Act 1981 |
| | | along with the authorisation if |
| | | required under Environment |
| | | (Protection) Act 1986 and rules |
| | | made thereunder to Bureau of |
| | | Indian Standards while applying |
| | | for the ECOMARK. Additionally, |
| | | provisions of the Drugs and |
| | | Cosmetics Act, 1940 and rules |
| | | made thereunder shall also be |
| | | complied with |
| | | 1.5 The product package shall be |
| | | suitably marked that ECOMARK |
| | | label is applicable only to the |
| | | content if the product package is |
| | | not separately covered under the |
| | | ECOMARK Scheme. |
| | | 1.6 The material used for product |
| | | packaging shall be recyclable, |
| | | reusable or biodegradable. |
| | | 1.7. The product packaging may |
| | | display in brief the criteria |
| | | based on which the product has |
| | | been labelled Environment |
| | | Friendly. |
| | | 2. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: |
| | | 2.1 Product shall be |
| | | dermatological safe when tested |
| | | by the method prescribed by IS |
| | | 4011:1982 |
| | | 2.1.1 Biodegradability of |
| | | surfactant agents wherever used |
| | | in cosmetics formulation shall be |
| | | as per the limit finalised for |
| | | Ecomark for synthetic detergents. |
| | | 2.1.2 Heavy metals calculated as |
| | | Lead (Pb) and Arsenic (As2O3) |
| | | shall not exceed 20 ppm and 2 |
| | | ppm, respectively when tested by |
| | | the respectively methods |
| | | prescribed in Indian Standards. |
| | | 2.1.3 STooth Paste/Tooth Powder: |
| | | For the purpose of formulation of |
| | | these products, the ingredients |
| | | listed in IS 6356:1993 and IS |
| | | 5383:1978 shall only be used. |
| | | However, tooth paste shall not be |
| | | fluoridated and presence of |
| | | fluoride (F) as impurity shall |
| | | not exceed the limit of 25 ppm |
| | | when tested by the method |
| | | prescribed in Indian Standards. |
| | | 2.1.4 Hair Dyes: Lead based dyes |
| | | shall not be used. |
| | | 2.1.5 Nail Polish: Halogenated |
| | | organic solvents shall not be |
| | | used. |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| 3. | Batteries | A. Automotive Lead-Acid Batteries |
| | | 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: |
| | | 1.1 The automotive lead-acid |
| | | batteries shall meet the relevant |
| | | standards of Bureau of Indian |
| | | Standards. |
| | | 1.2 The product manufacturer must |
| | | produce the consent clearance, as |
| | | per the provisions of Water (PCP) |
| | | Act 1974, Water (PCP) Cess Act |
| | | 1977 and Air (PCP) Act 1981 along |
| | | with the authorisation if required|
| | | under Environment (Protection) |
| | | Act 1986 and rules made |
| | | thereunder. |
| | | 1.3 The product packaging may |
| | | display in brief the criteria |
| | | based on which the product has |
| | | been labelled environment |
| | | friendly. |
| | | 1.4 The product may be sold along |
| | | with instructions for proper use |
| | | so as to maximise the product |
| | | performance and safe disposal. |
| | | 1.5 The material used for product |
| | | packaging shall be recyclable or |
| | | biodegradable. |
| | | 1.6 The manufacturer shall |
| | | organise the collection pay back |
| | | system for the used batteries and |
| | | provide documentary evidence by |
| | | way of certificate or declaration |
| | | to this effect while applying for |
| | | Ecomark. |
| | | 2. PRODUCT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: |
| | | 2.1 Automotive Lead-Acid Batteries:|
| | | 2.1.1 The quantity of lead used, |
| | | in kg per battery (A), charged |
| | | battery weight with electrolyte |
| | | in kg (B) and Ratio A:B shall not |
| | | exceed the limits given below: |
| | | |
| | | **Type of Battery in IS 7372 |
| | | (Pt-1) at 20h rate capacity** |
| +-------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------------------+----------------+
| | S.No. | Type of Battery | Net lead content in | Charged battery weight with | Ratio A:B |
| | | | Kg.'A' | Electrolyte in Kg.'B' | |
+-----+-------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------------------+----------------+
| | 1. | 12 V 32 Ah | 6.11 | 10.5 | 59 |
| | 2. | 12 V 35 Ah | 6.6 | 11.0 | 60 |
| | 3. | 12 V 50 Ah | 8.36 | 16.0 | 53 |
| | 4. | 12 V 60 Ah | 9.96 | 17.5 | 57 |
| | 5. | 12 V 75 Ah | 13.75 | 22.5 | 62 |
| | 6. | 12 V 110 Ah | 17.17 | 30.2 | 57 |
| | 7. | 12 V 120 Ah | 19.32 | 36.0 | 56 |
| | 8. | 12 V 135 Ah | 20.91 | 36.3 | 58 |
| | 9. | 12 V 150 Ah | 24.8 | 45.0 | 56 |
| | | | | |
| | | **Type of battery in IS 13568:1992 | at 10h rate capacity** | |
+-----+-------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------------------+----------------+
| | 10. | 6 V 4 Ah | 0.5 | 0.85 | 59 |
| | 11. | 6 V 6 Ah | 0.7 | 1.3 | 54 |
| | 12. | 6 V 14 Ah | 1.51 | 2.8 | 64 |
| | 13. | 12 V 2.5 Ah | 0.7 | 1.15 | 61 |
| | 14. | 12 V 5 Ah | 1.44 | 2.10 | 69 |
| | 15. | 12 V 6.5 Ah | 1.50 | 2.35 | 64 |
+-----+-------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------------------+----------------+
| | | 2.1.2 Lead used in batteries shall| be recovered/manufactured through a |
| | | process complying under the | provisions of Water (Prevention & |
| | | Control of Pollution) Act 1974, | Water (Prevention & Control of |
| | | Pollution) Cess Act 1977 and Air | (Prevention & Control of Pollution)|
| | | Act 1981 along with the | authorisation if required under |
| | | Environment (Protection) Act 1986 | and rules made thereunder. |
| | | 2.1.3 The manufacturer of 'Oxide' | as well as 'Grid' plates of the |
| | | battery shall ensure full | compliance of the provision under |
| | | Water (PCP) Act 1974, Water (PCP) | Cess Act 1977 and Air (PCP) Act |
| | | 1981 along with the authorisation | if required under Environment |
| | | (Protection) Act 1986 and rules | made thereunder. |
| | | 2.1.4 The product shall contain | the following percentage of |
| | | recycled lead (from post-consumer | lead) measured ever a period of 3 |
| | | months (as a rolling average), | where 100 percent is the total |
| | | amount of lead contained in the | batteries manufactured during the |
| | | quarter: | |
| | | i. up to 1 year 25% minimum | |
| | | ii. up to 2 years 40% minimum | |
| | | iii. up to 3 years 50% minimum | |
| | | B. Dry Cell Batteries | |
| | | 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: | |
| | | 1.1 The dry cell batteries shall | meet the relevant standards of |
| | | Bureau of Indian Standards. | |
| | | 1.2 The product manufacturer must | produce the consent clearance, as |
| | | per the provisions of Water (PCP) | Act 1974, Water (PCP) Cess Act |
| | | 1977 and Air (PCP) Act 1981 along | with the authorisation if required |
| | | under Environment (Protection) | Act 1986 and rules made thereunder.|
| | | 1.3 The product packaging may | display in brief the criteria based|
| | | on which the product has been | labelled environment friendly. |
| | | 1.4 The product may be sold along | with instructions for proper use so|
| | | as to maximise the product | performance and safe disposal. |
| | | 1.5 The material used for product | packaging shall be recyclable or |
| | | biodegradable. | |
| | | 1.6 The manufacturer shall | organise the collection pay back |
| | | system for the used batteries and | provide documentary evidence by |
| | | way of certificate or declaration | to this effect to Bureau of Indian |
| | | Standards while applying for | Ecomark. |
| | | 2. PRODUCT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: | |
| | | 2.1 Non-rechargeable dry cell | batteries: The amount of mercury |
| | | in batteries shall not exceed | 0.005 per cent by weight. |
| | | 2.2 Re-chargeable dry cell | batteries: The re-chargeable |
| | | batteries shall not contain more | than 0.005 per cent of mercury. |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| 4. | Lubrication Oils | 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: |
| | | 1.1. All lubricating/speciality | oils shall meet relevant Indian |
| | | Standards notified by Bureau of | Indian Standards (BIS). |
| | | 1.2. The product manufacturer | must produce the consent clearance |
| | | as per the provision of Water | (Prevention and Control of |
| | | Pollution) Act, 1974, Water | (Prevention and Control of |
| | | Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 and Air | (Prevention and Control of |
| | | Pollution) Act, 1981 respectively | along with the authorisation, if |
| | | required under Environment | (Protection) Act, 1986 and rules |
| | | made thereunder to Bureau of | Indian Standards while applying |
| | | for the Ecomark. | |
| | | 1.3. The product must display the | list of critical ingredients in |
| | | descending order of quantity | present in per cent by weight, to |
| | | be decided by BIS. | |
| | | 1.4. The product packaging may | display in brief the criteria based|
| | | on which the product has been | labelled Environment Friendly. |
| | | 1.5. The material used for product| packaging shall be recyclable, |
| | | reusable or biodegradable. | |
| | | 1.6. The product package or | leaflet accompanying it may |
| | | display instructions of proper | use, storage, transport and |
| | | recommend disposal guidelines | after use and safe handling |
| | | precautions so as to maximise the | product performance and minimise |
| | | wastage. | |
| | | 2. PRODUCT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: | |
| | | 2.1.1 Lubricating Oils (Virgin) | Following categories of oil are |
| | | included: | |
| | | a) Lubricants: Vegetable Oil based| |
| | | b) Lubricants: Other than | Vegetable Oil based |
| | | 2.1.2 The product must not have | toxic effect on aquatic organisms. |
| | | EC 50/LC 50 shall not be less | than 1.0 mg/litre. |
| | | 2.1.3 The base oil, additives | and formulated products must have |
| | | per cent biodegradability as | mentioned below: |
| | | i. Lubricants (Vegetable Oil | based) 90% |
| | | ii. Lubricants (other than | Vegetable Oil based) 60% |
| | | The above mentioned per cent | biodegradability shall be tested |
| | | as per OECD test method | CEC-L-33-T-82, 21 days. |
| | | 2.1.4 The product shall not | contain toxic metals such as lead |
| | | and barium. Antimony shall not be | used in concentration beyond 0.25% |
| | | when tested as per AAS method. The| product must not contain |
| | | halogenated products such as PCBs,| PCTs and PBTs as well as Nitrites. |
| | | 2.2 Formulated Lubricants from | Re-claimed/Re-refined Oils. |
| | | 2.2.1 The product shall contain | more than 50% by volume |
| | | re-refined/recycled products, | reclaimed through environmentally |
| | | compatible re-refining process. | |
| | | 2.2.2 The product shall meet the | product specific requirements as |
| | | per lubricating oils (Virgin) | |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| 5. | Soaps and Detergents | A. TOILET SOAPS |
| | | 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: |
| | | i) All toilet soaps shall meet | relevant standards of Bureau of |
| | | Indian Standards as amended from | time to time pertaining to quality,|
| | | safety and performance. | |
| | | ii) The manufacturers must produce| the consent clearance as per the |
| | | provisions of Water (Prevention | and Control of Pollution) Act, |
| | | 1974 and Air (Prevention and | Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 |
| | | respectively along with the | authorisation, if required, under |
| | | the Environment (Protection) Act, | 1986 to BIS while applying for |
| | | ECOMARK; | |
| | | iii) The product must display a | list of critical ingredients in |
| | | descending order of quantity | present in per cent by weight. The |
| | | list of such critical ingredients | shall be identified by Bureau of |
| | | Indian Standards; | |
| | | iv) The product packaging material| shall be made from recyclable, |
| | | reusable or biodegradable | material; |
| | | v) The product packaging may | display in brief the criteria based|
| | | on which the product has been | labelled Environment Friendly; and |
| | | vi) The product may be accompanied| by detailed instructions for proper|
| | | use so as to maximise product | performance and minimise wastage. |
| | | 2. PRODUCT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: | |
| | | (a) Product formulated or | manufactured shall not contain |
| | | phosphates and synthetic | detergents. |
| | | (b) Product shall be | dermatologically safe when tested |
| | | by the methods given in DOC: CHD | 025(0236). |
| | | B. DETERGENTS | |
| | | 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: | |
| | | i) All detergent formulations for | house-hold and industrial use shall|
| | | meet relevant standards of Bureau | of Indian Standards (BIS) as |
| | | amended from time to time, | pertaining to quality, safety and |
| | | performance. | |
| | | ii) The manufacturers must produce| the consent clearance from the |
| | | concerned State Pollution Control | Board as per the provisions of |
| | | Water (Prevention and Control of | Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air |
| | | (Prevention and Control of | Pollution) Act, 1981 respectively |
| | | along with the authorization, if | required, under the Environment |
| | | (Protection) Act, 1986 to BIS | while applying for ECO Mark; |
| | | iii) The product must display a | list of critical ingredients in |
| | | descending order of quantity | present in per cent by weight. The |
| | | list of such critical ingredients | shall be identified by the BIS; |
| | | iv) The product packaging may | display in brief the criteria based|
| | | on which the product has been | labelled Environment Friendly; |
| | | v) The product may be accompanied | by detailed instructions for proper|
| | | use so as to maximise product | performance and minimise wastage; |
| | | and | |
| | | vi) The product packaging material| shall be made from recyclable, |
| | | reusable or biodegradable | material. |
| | | 2. PRODUCT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: | |
| | | (a) Product shall not contain | phosphates. Any other substitutes |
| | | may be used which shall be | environment friendly. |
| | | (b) The safety on use of the | product shall be evaluated as per |
| | | the methods given in BIS | standards as amended from time to |
| | | time: | |
| | | (i) The safety evaluation | pertaining to irritant potention |
| | | according to IS 11601 (Part I)- | 1990 and |
| | | (ii) Skin sensitization potential | according to IS:11601 (Part |
| | | II)-1991, and | |
| | | (c) Skin sensitisation potential | according to IS: 11601 (Part II) - |
| | | 1991 and | |
| | | Product shall be formulated or | manufactured with readily |
| | | biodegradable surfactants when | tested by modified strum test as |
| | | prescribed in the Indian | Standard. |
| | | C. LAUNDRY SOAPS | |
| | | 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: | |
| | | i) All laundry soaps shall meet | relevant standards of Bureau of |
| | | Indian Standards as amended from | time to time pertaining to quality,|
| | | safety and performance: | |
| | | ii) The manufacturers must produce| the consent clearance as per the |
| | | provisions of Water (Prevention | and Control of Pollution) Act, |
| | | 1974, Water (Prevention & Control | of Pollution) Cess Act 1977 and |
| | | Air (Prevention and Control of | Pollution) Act, 1981, along with |
| | | the authorisation, if required, | under the Environment (Protection) |
| | | Act, 1986. | |
| | | iii) The product must display a | list of critical ingredients in |
| | | descending order of quantity | present in per cent by weight. The |
| | | list of such critical ingredients | shall be identified by the Bureau |
| | | of Indian Standards. | |
| | | iv) The material used for product | packaging material shall be made |
| | | from recyclable, reusable or | biodegradable material and the |
| | | parameters evolved under the | scheme of labelling environment |
| | | friendly products on specific | subject of packaging shall apply. |
| | | v) The product packaging may | display in brief the criteria based|
| | | on which the product has been | labelled Environment Friendly. |
| | | vi) The product may be accompanied| by detailed instructions for proper|
| | | use so as to maximise product | performance and minimise wastage; |
| | | and | |
| | | vii) Product formulated or | manufactured shall not contain |
| | | phosphates. | |
| | | viii) The non-soapy detergent | (NSD) if used in the manufacture |
| | | of laundry soaps shall be readily | biodegradable when tested by |
| | | modified sturm test as prescribed | in the Indian Standard. |
| | | ix) The material shall pass the | test when evaluated for irritant |
| | | potential as per the method | prescribed in IS 11601 (Part-1): |
| | | 1986 and skin sensitisation | potential when evaluated as per |
| | | the method prescribed in IS | 11601 (Part-2): 1992. |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| 6. | Paper | 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: |
| | | i) All the paper manufacturers | shall meet relevant Indian |
| | | Standards of Bureau of Indian | Standards (BIS) pertaining to |
| | | quality and performance. | |
| | | ii) The product manufacturers must| produce the consent clearance as |
| | | per the provisions of Water | (Prevention and Control of |
| | | Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air | (Prevention and Control of |
| | | Pollution) Act, 1981, respectively| along with the authorisation, if |
| | | required, under Environment | (Protection) Act, 1986 and rules |
| | | made thereunder to BIS while | applying for ECOMARK. |
| | | iii) The product packaging may | display in brief the criteria based|
| | | on which the product has been | labelled Environment Friendly. |
| | | iv) The material used for product | packaging shall be made from |
| | | recyclable, reusable or | biodegradable material and the |
| | | parameters evolved for the | packaging shall also apply. |
| | | 2. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT: | |
| | | (i) The paper and paper boards | manufactured out of pulp containing|
| | | not less than 60 percent by | weight of pulp made from materials |
| | | other than bamboo, hard woods, | soft woods and Reed. |
| | | (ii) Recycled paper and paper | board must be made from 100 |
| | | percent waste paper. | |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| 7. | Food Items | A. Edible Oils, Tea and Coffee |
| | | 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: |
| | | (i) All formulation of edible | oils, tea and coffee shall meet |
| | | relevant standards of Bureau of | Indian Standards pertaining to |
| | | quality. | |
| | | (ii) The product manufacturers | must produce the consent clearance |
| | | as per the provisions of Water | (Prevention and Control of |
| | | (Prevention and Control of | Pollution) Act, 1974, Air |
| | | (Prevention and Control of | Pollution) Act, 1981 and Water |
| | | (Prevention & Control of | Pollution) Cess Act, 1977, |
| | | respectively along with the | authorisation, if required, under |
| | | Environment (Protection) Act, | 1986 and rules made thereunder |
| | | while applying for ECOMARK : and | the product shall be in accordance |
| | | with the Prevention of Food | Adulteration Act 1954 and the |
| | | rules made thereunder unless | otherwise specified. Additionally, |
| | | in case of Vanaspati, the | manufacturer shall comply with the |
| | | provisions under Vegetable Oil | Products Control Order 1975 issued |
| | | by the Director of Vanaspati, | Ministry of Civil Supplies, |
| | | Government of India. | |
| | | (iii) The product must display a | list of critical ingredients in |
| | | descending order of quantity | present (C/o. W/W, or V/V). The |
| | | list of such Ingredients shall be | identified. |
| | | (iv) The product packaging may | display in brief the criteria based|
| | | on which the product has been | labelled environment friendly. |
| | | (v) The material used for product | packaging shall be recyclable (i.e.|
| | | which can be reprocessed to | manufacture any other useful |
| | | product) or biodegradable and the | parameters evolved under the SLEFP |
| | | (scheme on labelling of | environment-friendly products) on |
| | | the specific subject of packaging | shall apply. |
| | | 2. PRODUCT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: | |
| | | A. Edible Oils | |
| | | Category 1: Raw and Refined | Edible Vegetable Oil) |
| | | (i) The product shall not contain | aflatoxin mor than 5 ppb. |
| | | (ii) The pesticide residues (if | any), in the product shall not |
| | | exceed the limits as prescribed | in Prevention of Food Adulteration |
| | | Act, 1954 and rules made | thereunder. |
| | | (iii) The toxic metal | concentration (if any) shall not |
| | | exceed the following limits: | |
| | | Lead 5.0 ppm | |
| | | Arsenic 0.5 ppm | |
| | | Cadmium 1.0 ppm | |
| | | Mercury 0.25 ppm | |
| | | (iv) Antioxidants as permitted | under Prevention of Food |
| | | Adulteration Act, 1954 in | specified quantities shall be used.|
| | | (v) Shelf life shall be declared | and marked by the manufacturer. |
| | | Category 2: Vanaspati | (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) |
| | | (i) Nickel concentration in the | product shall not exceed 0.5 part |
| | | per million. | |
| | | (ii) The product shall be free | from obnoxious chemicals (iii) The |
| | | pesticides residues (if any) in | the product shall not exceed the |
| | | limits as prescribed in | Prevention of Food Adulteration |
| | | Act, 1954 and Rules made | thereunder. |
| | | (iv) The toxic metal | concentration (if any) shall not |
| | | exceed the following limits. | |
| | | Lead 5.0 ppm | |
| | | Arsenic 0.5 ppm | |
| | | Cadmium 1.0 ppm | |
| | | Mercury 0.25 ppm | |
| | | (v) Shelf life shall be declared | and marked by the manufacturer. |
| | | (vi) Only permitted antioxidants | under Prevention of Food |
| | | Adulteration Act, 1954 shall be | used, if required. |
| | | B. Tea | |
| | | (i) Product shall be free from | adulterants like spent tea leaves, |
| | | grit, sand, leaves of other | plants. |
| | | (ii) Product shall be free from | off-odour and shall have its |
| | | characteristic flavour. | |
| | | (iii) Lead content shall not | exceed 6.5 ppm. |
| | | (iv) The product shall be free | from any added colouring and no |
| | | extraneous flavour shall be | added, however, for exports this |
| | | may be allowed as per the | provisions of PFA Act, 1954 and |
| | | rules made thereunder. | |
| | | (v) Product shall be free from | mould growth. |
| | | (vi) The pesticides residues (if | any) shall not exceed the limits |
| | | as specified in the Prevention of | Food Adulteration Act 1954 and |
| | | Rules made thereunder. | |
| | | C. Coffee | |
| | | (i) Coffee beans shall be free | from infestation due to insect, |
| | | fungus and rodents. | |
| | | (ii) Product shall be free from | any extraneous matter like strings,|
| | | stone, dirt, wood, glass and | metallic pieces. |
| | | (iii) Product shall be free from | any added colouring, flavouring |
| | | and also free from rancidity and | should have its characteristic |
| | | flavour. | |
| | | (iv) Product shall be free from | adulterants like dandelion and |
| | | other roots, nerons, fige, date, | stones and cereals. |
| | | (v) The pesticides residues (if | any) in the product shall not |
| | | exceed the limits as prescribed | in Prevention of Food Adulteration |
| | | Act, 1954 and Rules made | thereunder. |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| 8. | Packaging material / Package | Part I Paper Boards & Plastics | excluding Laminates |
| | | 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: | |
| | | 1.1 All the packaging | material/package manufactured |
| | | shall meet relevant standards of | BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) |
| | | pertaining to safety, quality | and performance wherever |
| | | applicable. | |
| | | 1.2 The manufacturer of packaging | material/package must produce the |
| | | consent clearance as per the | provisions of Water (Prevention |
| | | and Control of Pollution) Act, | 1974 and Air (Prevention and |
| | | Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 | along with the authorisation, if |
| | | required, under the Environment | (Protection) Act, 1986 and the |
| | | rules made thereunder to BIS while| applying for Ecomark. |
| | | Additionally, the manufacturer | shall also comply with the |
| | | provisions under prevention of | Food Adulteration Act 1954 and |
| | | rules made thereunder, wherever | necessary. |
| | | 1.3 The packaging material/package| may display in brief the criteria |
| | | based on which the product has | been labelled as Environment |
| | | Friendly. | |
| | | 1.4 The packaging material/package| may be sold along with instruction |
| | | for proper use and mode of safe | disposal so as to maximise product |
| | | performance and minimise wastage. | |
| | | 1.5 It shall also be suitably | mentioned that ECOMARK label is |
| | | applicable only to the packaging | material/package, if content is |
| | | not separately covered under | Ecomark. It may be stated that the |
| | | Ecomark is applicable to the | product or packaging material or |
| | | both. | |
| | | 2. PRODUCT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: | |
| | | 2.1 Paper & Paper Boards | |
| | | 2.1.1 The paper and paper boards | packaging materials/packages shall |
| | | be manufactured from the | following raw materials: |
| | | i) 100 per cent waste paper or | agricultural/industrial wastes; |
| | | ii) A minimum of 60 per cent by | mass of pulp made from materials |
| | | other than bamboo, hardwood, | softwood and reed; |
| | | iii) Paper and paper boards used | for packaging of food materials |
| | | shall be manufactured from virgin | pulp and shall be free from |
| | | dioxins. Printed surfaces of the | paper shall not come into contact |
| | | with the food and the maximum | amounts of contaminants in paper |
| | | intended to come into contact with| food shall not exceed the limits |
| | | given in the following table when | tested as per the methods given in |
| | | Appendix-I | |
| +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------+
| | Contaminant | X | Y | Z (in mg/kg of |
| | | | | paper) |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------+
| | Cadmium (Cd) | - | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| | Chromium (Cr+6) | - | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| | Lead (Pb) | - | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| | Mercury (Hg) | - | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| | Pentachlorophenol (PCP) | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| | Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+---------------------+
| | X: Paper intended to come into | contact with dry food. | | |
| | Y: Paper intended to come into | contact with wet food and food | with fatty Surface. | |
| | Z: Paper for filtration. | | | |
| | 2.1.2 The paper and paper boards | packaging materials/packages | shall conform to the relevant | Indian Standards. The paper and |
| | paper boards used for the | manufacture of packaging | materials/packages shall comply | with the relevant Indian standards.|
| | 2.2. PLASTICS (Excluding Laminates)| | | |
| | 2.2.1 The plastic packaging | materials/packages used for | packaging of food, pharmaceutical,|
| | cosmetics and drinking water shall| comply with the relevant Indian | standards and shall be | manufactured from the plastics |
| | which shall comply with relevant | Indian Standards. | | |
| | 2.2.2 The packaging material used | for packaging of non-food, | non-pharmaceutical, non-cosmetics | and non-drinking water commodities|
| | shall be manufactured from | recycled plastics which shall, | apart from fillers and reinforcing| agents, be a minimum of 30% by |
| | weight of compatible plastic | wastes. | | |
| | Part - II: Laminates and products | thereof | | |
| | 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: | | | |
| | 1.1 Following requirements will | be applicable depending upon their| relevance to the specific product | (to be decided by BIS). |
| | 1.2 Laminates and products | thereof consisting of two or more | substrates mentioned below used | for manufacture of packaging |
| | material/package shall meet the | relevant Indian Standards of | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) | |
| | i. Aluminium | | | |
| | ii. Jute | | | |
| | iii. Paper | | | |
| | iv. Plastic | | | |
| | 1.3 The manufacturer of packaging | material/package must produce the | consent clearance as per the | provisions of Water (Prevention |
| | & Control of Pollution) Act 1974, | Water (Prevention & Control of | Pollution) Cess Act 1977 and Air | (Prevention & Control of Pollution)|
| | Act 1981 along with the | authorisation, if required under | Environment (Protection) Act 1986 | while applying for ECOMARK. |
| | Additionally, the manufacturer | shall also comply with the | provisions under Prevention of | Food Adulteration Act 1954 and |
| | rules made thereunder, wherever | necessary. | | |
| | 1.4 The packaging material/package| may display in brief the criteria | based on which it has been | labelled as environment friendly. |
| | 1.5 The packaging material/package| may be sold along with instruction| for proper storage, use and mode | of safe disposal so as to maximise|
| | product performance and minimise | wastage. | | |
| | 1.6 It shall also be suitably | mentioned that Eco label is | applicable only to the packaging | material/package, if content is |
| | not separately covered under | Ecomark, wherever is applicable. | It may be stated that the Ecomark | is applicable to the product or |
| | packaging material/package or | both. | | |
| | 1.7 Packaging material/package as | well as ink used for printing on | it shall not contain heavy metals | (as Pb) more than 10 ppm when |
| | tested as per method given in IS | 4006 (Part - III): 1978 and | arsenic content shall not exceed | 1.5 ppm when tested as per method |
| | given in IS 1060 (Part-II):1960. | | | |
| | 1.8 The compatibility of the | product, process and package | including its substrates and | adhesives must be ensured by the |
| | manufacturer of the end product | so that the product (content) | quality is maintained within the | specified limits till the end of |
| | its declared shelf life wherever | applicable. The manufacturer | shall provide documentary evidence| by way of certificate or |
| | declaration to this effect while | applying for Ecomark. | | |
| | 2. PRODUCT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: | | | |
| | 2.1 Laminates and products | thereof shall be recyclable or | reusable for non-food purposes | which shall be demonstrated to BIS|
| | with supporting | document/certificate. | | |
| | 2.2 The laminates and products | thereof used for packaging of | food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics | and drinking water shall be |
| | manufactured from the raw material| as specified in the relevant | Indian Standard for this purpose. | |
| | 2.3 The laminates and products | thereof shall not contain any | residual volatile organic | compounds when tested by gas |
| | liquid chromatography method. | | | |
| | 2.4 There shall not be any | obnoxious odour in laminates. | | |
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| 9. | Electric / Electronic Goods | GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
| | | 1.1 All products manufactured | shall meet the requirements of |
| | | following Indian Standards of BIS | pertaining to quality, safety and |
| | | performance: | |
| | | i. Tubular Flourescent Lamps IS | 2418(Pt- 1977 |
| | | ii. Electrical Iron IS 366:1985 | |
| | | iii. Steam Iron IS 6290:1986 | |
| | | iv. Immersion water heater IS | 368:1983 |
| | | V. Electric radiator IS 369:1983 | |
| | | vi. Electric Stoves IS 2994:1986 | |
| | | vii. Ceiling fans including | regulators IS 374:1979 |
| | | viii. Pedestal fans IS 1169:1967 | |
| | | ix. Table fans IS 555:1979 | |
| | | Χ. Exhaust fans IS 2312:1967 | |
| | | xi. Desert coolers IS 3315:1974 | |
| | | xii. Geysers IS 2082:1985 | |
| | | xiii. Electric toasters IS | 1287:1986 |
| | | xiv. Refrigerators IS 1476:1979 | |
| | | XV. Colour Televisions IS | 10662:1992 |
| | | xvi. Black & White Televisions IS | 4547:1992 |
| | | xvii. Food Mixers IS 4250:1980 | |
| | | xviii. Instantaneous water heaters| IS 8978:1985 |
| | | xix. Electronic fan regulators IS | 11037:1984 |
| | | XX. Manually operated voltage | regulator for domestic use |
| | | IS 8447:1989 | |
| | | xxi. Automatic line voltage | corrector IS 8448:1989 |
| | | xxiii. Servo motor operated line | voltage corrector |
| | | IS 9815:1989 | |
| | | xxiv. Hot plates IS 365:1983 | |
| | | XXV. Single phase electric motors | IS 996:1979 |
| | | 1.2 The product manufacturer must | produce the consent clearance, as |
| | | per the provisions of Water | (Prevention and Control of |
| | | Pollution) Act 1974, Water | (Prevention and Control of |
| | | Pollution) Cess Act 1977 and Air | (Pollution and Control of Pollution)|
| | | Act 1981 along with the | authorisation if required under |
| | | Environment (Protection) Act 1986 | and rules made thereunder to |
| | | Bureau of Indian Standards while | applying for the ECOMARK. |
| | | 1.3 The product must display a | list of critical |
| | | components/cautionary notes, as | applicable, which shall be decided |
| | | by BIS. | |
| | | 1.4 The product packaging may | display in brief the criteria based|
| | | on which the product has been | labelled environment friendly. |
| | | 1.5 The product may be sold along | with instructions for proper use |
| | | so as to maximise product | performance, minimise wastage and |
| | | method of safe disposal of used | product. |
| | | 1.6 The material used for product | packaging shall be recyclable or |
| | | biodegradable. | |
| | | 1.7 Domestic electrical/electronic| appliances shall conform to the |
| | | noise levels as notified under | the Environment (Protection) Act, |
| | | 1986 from time to time for | individual appliance, if any. |
| | | 2. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: | |
| | | 2.1 Television (Colour and Black | and White) |
| | | 2.1.1 CFC and other | aromatic-halogenated hydrocarbons |
| | | shall not be used for cleaning | purpose during manufacturing |
| | | assembly. | |
| | | 2.1.2 The electromagnetic | radiation from colour television |
| | | shall not exceed the limit | specified in IS 6842:1977 when |
| | | tested as prescribed in IS | 4546:1983. |
| | | 2.1.3 The rated maximum power | consumption in watts for colour |
| | | and black & white television | receivers shall be as specified |
| | | below: | |
| | | i. CTV-75 W for screen size upto | and including 53 cms; and 100 W |
| | | for screen size above 53cm. | |
| | | ii. B&W TV – 50 W for screen size | above 36 cm but below 51 cm; and |
| | | 75 W for screen size of 51 cm | and above" |
| | | 2.2 Energy Efficiency/Reduced | Power Consumption for Electrical |
| | | Appliances | |
| | | 2.2.1 The product shall have | atleast 5 percent improvement in |
| | | energy efficiency or 5 percent | reduction in power consumption |
| | | over and above, the limit | prescribed in the relevant Indian |
| | | Standards. Alternatively, | equipment using solar energy shall |
| | | be eligible for ECOMARK under this| clause. In case where both energy |
| | | efficiency and power consumption | have been specified in the Indian |
| | | Standards, the Ecomark criteria | shall be based on improved energy |
| | | efficiency. However, in cases | where product of energy efficiency |
| | | and power factor has been | specified, 5 percent improvement |
| | | in the specified limit shall be | the criteria for Ecomark. |
| | | 2.3 Electric type fan regulators, | Manual operated voltage stabilizers,|
| | | Automatic voltage stabilizers and | Servo Motor operated voltage |
| | | stabilizers. | |
| | | 2.3.1 The product shall have at | least 96 percent energy efficiency.|
| | | In case of electronic type fan | regulators, compliance with the |
| | | relevant Indian Standard together | with compliance with the General |
| | | Requirements prescribed under | clause 1, are adequate for |
| | | considering them under ECOMARK. | |
| | | 2.4 Tubular Fluorescent Lamps | |
| | | 2.4.1 Slim line fluorescent tubes | with 36 watts (as against 40 watts |
| | | for 38 mm dia fluorescent tubes) | and 18 watts (as against 20 watts |
| | | for 38 dia fluorescent tubes) rated| power consumption shall be |
| | | considered for Ecomark. | |
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| 10. | Food Additives | 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: |
| | | 1.1 All products of Beverages, | Baby Foods and Processed Fruit |
| | | and vegetable products shall meet | the relevant standards for BIS |
| | | pertaining to quality | |
| | | 1.2 The product manufacturer must | produce the consent clearance, as |
| | | per the provisions of Water | (Prevention and Control of |
| | | Pollution) Act 1974, Water | (Prevention and Control of |
| | | Pollution) Cess Act 1977 and Air | (Pollution and Control of Pollution)|
| | | Act 1981 along with the | authorisation if required under |
| | | Environment (Protection) Act 1986 | and rules made thereunder to |
| | | Bureau of Indian Standards while | applying for the ECOMARK and the |
| | | product shall also be in | accordance with the Prevention of |
| | | Food Adulteration Act 1954 and | the rules made thereunder. |
| | | 1.3 The product packaging may | display in brief the criteria based|
| | | on which the product has been | labelled Environment Friendly. |
| | | 1.4 The material used for product | packaging shall be recyclable or |
| | | biodegradable | |
| | | 1.5 The date of manufacture and | date of expiry shall be declared |
| | | on the product package by the | manufacturer. |
| | | 1.6 The product must be | microbiologically safe when tested |
| | | as per IS:5403 and IS:5887 (Part | V) and should be free from |
| | | bacterial and fungal toxins. | |
| | | 1.7 The pesticide residues (if | any) in the product shall not |
| | | exceed the limit as prescribed in | PFA Act, 1954 and the rules made |
| | | thereunder. | |
| | | 1.8 The product package or leaflet| accompanying it may display |
| | | instructions of proper use and | storage so as to maximise the |
| | | product performance, safety and | minimise wastage. |
| | | 2. PRODUCT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: | |
| | | 2.1 Beverages: | |
| | | IS 2346:1992 Carbonated beverages | |
| | | IS 13019:1991 Non alcoholic | beverages bases (concentrates) |
| | | for domestic use | |
| | | 2.1.1 Arsenic content of the | product shall not exceed 0.1 ppm. |
| | | 2.1.2 The material used inside the| metal cap of the product shall |
| | | conform with the relevant Indian | Standards of food grade plastics. |
| | | Caps and closures shall not be | treated as labels. |
| | | 2.1.3 The percentage of fruit | juice pulp, if any added shall be |
| | | mentioned on the product package. | |
| | | 2.1.4 No synthetic colour and | artificial sweetener shall be |
| | | added or used in the product | manufacturing. |
| | | 2.2 Infant Foods: | |
| | | IS 1547:1985 Infant milk food | |
| | | IS 1656:1985 Milk cereal based | weaning food |
| | | IS 11156:1985 Infant Formulae | |
| | | IS 13471:1992 Low fat infant | formula |
| | | IS 6387:1987 Vegetable protein | infant food with milk |
| | | 2.2.1 Arsenic content of the | product shall not exceed 0.1 ppm |
| | | 2.2.2 The material used inside the| metal cap of the product shall |
| | | conform with the relevant Indian | Standards of food grade plastics. |
| | | Caps and closures shall not be | treated as labels. |
| | | 2.2.3 The percentage of fruit | juice pulp, if any added shall be |
| | | mentioned on the product package. | |
| | | 2.2.4 No synthetic colour and | artificial sweetener shall be |
| | | added or used in the product | manufacturing. |
| | | 2.2.5 Product shall be free from | Aflatoxins. |
| | | 2.3 Processed Fruits and | Vegetable Products excluding |
| | | beverages: | |
| | | (a) Canned fruits and vegetables: | |
| | | IS 2867:1964 Canned Mangoes | |
| | | IS 2868:1964 Canned Pineapples | |
| | | IS 2869:1964 Canned Orange | Segments |
| | | IS 3445:1965 Canned Peas | |
| | | IS 3246:1965 Canned Okra | (Bhindi) |
| | | IS 3247:1976 Canned Bitter Gourd | (Karela) |
| | | IS 3248:1992 Canned Tomatoes | |
| | | IS 3500:1966 Mango Chutney | |
| | | IS 3501:1966 Pickles | |
| | | IS 8786:1978 Canned Okra | (Bhindi) in Tomato Sauce |
| | | IS 9789:1981 Canned Apricot | |
| | | IS 9790:1981 Canned French Beans | |
| | | IS 9791:1981 Canned Tinda | |
| | | IS 9811:1981 Canned Spinach | |
| | | IS 9822:1981 Canned Parwal | |
| | | IS 9823:1981 Canned Potatoes | |
| | | IS 10252:1982 Canned Carrot in | Brine |
| | | IS 10253:1982 Canned Papaya in | Syrup |
| | | IS 13474:1993 Canned Green Pepper | in Brine |
| | | (b) Dehrydrated fruits and | vegetables |
| | | IS 4452:1967 Dehydrated Onion | |
| | | IS 4624:1987 Dehydrated Peas | |
| | | IS 4625:1968 Dehydrated Carrots | |
| | | IS 4626:1978 Dehydrated Potatoes | |
| | | IS 4627:1968 Dehydrated Cabbage | |
| | | IS 4628:1978 Dehydrated Okra | (Bhindi) |
| | | IS 5452:1992 Dehydrated Garlic | |
| | | IS 9486:1980 Dehydrated Green | Pepper |
| | | (c) Jams, Jellies and marmalades | |
| | | IS 5861:1992 Jams, Jellies and | Marmalades |
| | | (d) Juices and concentrates | |
| | | IS 3547:1976 Mango Nectar | |
| | | IS 3880:1976 Canned Mango Pulp | |
| | | IS 3881:1966 Tomato Juice | |
| | | IS 3882:1966 Tomato Ketchup | |
| | | IS 3883:1993 Tomato Puree | |
| | | IS 3884:1993 Tomato Paste | |
| | | IS 4935:1968 Synthetic Syrups | |
| | | IS 4936:1968 Fruit Squashes | |
| | | IS 5800:1970 Orange Juice | |
| | | IS 7732:1975 Apple Juice | |
| | | IS 8713:1978 Mango Juice | |
| | | 2.3.1 The limit of heavy metal | contaminants in the products shall |
| | | be in accordance with Indian | Standards or as per CODEX |
| | | standards and whichever is lower | will apply. The list of such |
| | | contaminants shall be identified | by BIS. |
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| 11. | Wood Substitutes | 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: |
| | | 1.1 Products manufactured shall | meet relevant Indian Standards of |
| | | BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) | pertaining to safety, quality and |
| | | performance. The product | manufacturer must produce the |
| | | consent clearance, as per the | provisions of Water (Prevention |
| | | and Control of Pollution) Act | 1974, Water (Prevention and |
| | | Control of Pollution) Cess Act | 1977 and Air (Pollution and |
| | | Control of Pollution) Act 1981, | along with the authorisation if |
| | | required under Environment | (Protection) Act 1986 and rules |
| | | made thereunder while applying | for the ECOMARK appropriate with |
| | | enforced rules and regulations of | the Forest Department. |
| | | 1.2 The product or product | packaging may display in brief the |
| | | criteria based on which the | product has been labelled |
| | | Environment Friendly. | |
| | | 1.3 The material used for product | packaging shall be recyclable, |
| | | reusable or biodegradable. | |
| | | 2. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: | |
| | | 2.1 Substitutes for fuel-wood: | |
| | | 2.1.1 Briquettes shall be made | from agricultural and wood |
| | | residues (like saw dust) and | domestic wastes (like garbage) |
| | | without synthetic binders, for | industrial and domestic use. Such |
| | | briquettes shall not be | manufactured from any wastes |
| | | material which contain any | hazardous constituents as specified|
| | | under Hazardous Wastes | (Management and Handling) Rules, |
| | | 1989. | |
| | | 2.2 Substitutes for Wood Building | Material |
| | | 2.2.1 Building boards generally | used as partitioning, panelling, |
| | | cladding and false-ceiling shall | be made from agricultural or |
| | | industrial wastes (such as | Phospho-gypsum, red mud, baggase, |
| | | cotton stalk, rice-husk, coir | fibre, sisal fibre or wood residues|
| | | etc., or wood from sources other | than natural forests or environment|
| | | friendly plastics as notified | separately. |
| | | 2.2.2 Door and window frames and | shutters used in buildings shall be|
| | | made from agricultural or | industrial wastes or wood residues |
| | | or wood from sources, other than | natural forests or ferrocement or |
| | | building boards specified in | 2(ii)(a) above or environment |
| | | friendly plastic as notified | separately, or frames made from |
| | | enforced cement concrete. | |
| | | 2.3 Substitutes for Wood in | Furniture |
| | | 2.3.1 The furniture (table, | chairs and Stool etc.) shall be |
| | | made from agricultural or | industrial wastes or wood residues |
| | | or wood from sources other than | natural forests or building boards |
| | | specified in 2(ii)(a) above or | environment friendly plastics as |
| | | notified separately. | |
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| 12. | Aerosol Propellants | 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: |
| | | 1.1 Propellants used in aerosol | products shall meet the relevant |
| | | Standards of BIS (Bureau of Indian| Standards) pertaining to safety, |
| | | quality, and performance. The | manufacturer must produce the |
| | | consent clearance as per the | provisions of water (Prevention |
| | | and Control of Pollution) Act | 1974 and Air (Prevention and |
| | | Control of Pollution) Act 1981 | along with the authorisation, if |
| | | required under environment | (Protection) Act 1986 and the |
| | | rules made thereunder while | applying for Ecomark. |
| | | 1.2 The product package shall be | suitably marked that the Ecomark |
| | | label is applicable only to the | propellants used in Aerosol sprays,|
| | | if the product package is not | separately covered under the |
| | | Ecomark Scheme. | |
| | | 1.3 Product package or leaflet | accompanying it may display |
| | | instructions of proper use, | storage and disposal so as to |
| | | maximise the product performance, | safety and minimise wastage. |
| | | 1.4 The material used for product | packaging shall be recyclable or |
| | | biodegradable material. | |
| | | 2. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: | |
| | | 2.1 The aerosol propellants shall | not contain any Ozone Depleting |
| | | Substances (ODS) relevant to | Aerosol industry as identified |
| | | under Montreal Protocol. | |
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| 13. | Plastic Products | 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: |
| | | 1.1 All products of plastics shall| meet relevant standards of Bureau |
| | | of Indian Standards pertaining to | quality, safety, and performance. |
| | | The product manufacturer must | produce the consent clearance as |
| | | per the provisions of Water | (Prevention and Control of |
| | | Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air | (Prevention and Control of |
| | | Pollution) Act, 1981 along with | the authorisation if required under|
| | | Environment (Protection) Act, | 1986 and the rules made thereunder |
| | | while applying for the ECOMARK. | The manufacturers of Plastic wares |
| | | shall produce documentary evidence| with respect to the compliance of |
| | | regulation under Prevention of | Food Adulteration Act, 1954 and |
| | | Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940 and | rules made thereunder, wherever |
| | | necessary. | |
| | | 1.2 The product must display a | list of critical ingredients in |
| | | descending order of quantity | present expressed as per cent of |
| | | the total. The list of such | ingredients shall be identified by |
| | | Bureau of Indian Standards. | |
| | | 1.3 The product packaging may | display in brief the criteria based|
| | | on which the product has been | labelled environment friendly. |
| | | 1.4 The material used for product | packaging shall be recyclable or |
| | | biodegradable. It shall also be | suitably mentioned that Ecomark |
| | | label is applicable only to the | packaging material/package if |
| | | content is not separately covered | under Ecomark. It may be stated |
| | | that the Ecomark is applicable to | the product or packaging material |
| | | or both. | |
| | | 2. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: | |
| | | 2.1 Food, Pharmaceutical and | Drinking Water Grade Plastic |
| | | Products | |
| | | 2.1.1 For the manufacture of these| items one or more of the virgin |
| | | materials covered in following | Indian Standards shall be used: |
| | | i. IS 10142: 1982 | |
| | | ii. IS 10151: 1982 | |
| | | iii. IS 10910: 1984 | |
| | | iv. IS 11434:1985 | |
| | | v. IS 11704:1986 | |
| | | vi. IS 12247: 1988 | |
| | | vii. IS 12252: 1987 | |
| | | 2.2 Recycled Plastic Products: | |
| | | This sub-category includes all | plastic products as further |
| | | defined in the following | categories: |
| | | i. Horticultural supplies. | |
| | | ii. Produce containers. | |
| | | iii. Office supplies. | |
| | | iv. Non-food containers. | |
| | | V. Recreational equipment and | furniture. |
| | | vi. Construction materials. | |
| | | Horticultural supplies include all| implements, containers and support |
| | | structures used in gardening | activities such as flower pots, |
| | | garden stakes and berry trays. | |
| | | Product containers include | containers for agricultural produce|
| | | such as eggs, fruits and | vegetables. |
| | | Office supplies include all | implements, containers and support |
| | | structures for use in offices such| as presentation folders, file |
| | | folders and binder covers. | |
| | | Non-food containers, not for | holding the contents, include all |
| | | containers for non-food products | such as detergent bottles, pallets,|
| | | and reusable packaging containers.| |
| | | Recreational equipment and | furniture include all implements |
| | | and support structures designed | for the recreational market such |
| | | as play ground equipment and patio| tables. |
| | | Construction materials include all| materials used in the construction |
| | | of structures whether stationary | or transportable, such as lumber, |
| | | fencing or shingles. | |
| | | 2.2.1 The plastic products | identified in sub-categories from |
| | | 2.2(i) to 2.2 (v) shall apart from| fillers and reinforcing agents, be |
| | | made from the minimum 90 per | cent, by weigh, of compatible |
| | | plastic wastes. | |
| | | 2.2.2 The plastic products | identified in sub-category 2.2(vi) |
| | | shall apart from fillers and | reinforcing agents, be made from |
| | | the minimum 60 per cent, by | weight, or compatible plastic |
| | | wastes. | |
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| 14. | Textiles | 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: |
| | | 1.1 All the textile products | manufactured shall meet relevant |
| | | standards of Bureau of Indian | Standards. The product manufacturer|
| | | must produce the consent | clearance as per the provisions of |
| | | Water (Prevention and Control of | Pollution) Act 1974 and Air |
| | | (Prevention and Control of | Pollution) Act 1981, Water |
| | | (Prevention and Control of | Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 |
| | | respectively, along with the | authorisation, if required under |
| | | Environment (Protection) Act, | 1986 and the rules made thereunder |
| | | while applying for Ecomark. | Additionally, the manufacturer |
| | | shall produce documentary | evidence on compliance of the |
| | | provisions related to noise level | and occupational health under the |
| | | provisions of Factories Act, 1948 | and Rules made thereunder. |
| | | 1.2 The product packaging may | display in brief the criteria based|
| | | on which the product has been | labelled environment friendly. |
| | | 1.3 The material used for product | packaging shall be reusable or |
| | | made from recyclable or | biodegradable materials. |
| | | 1.4 Fatty alcohol based | non-ionics as emulsifier should be |
| | | sued wherever required. | |
| | | 1.5 Polyhalogenated based phenolic| fire retardants shall not be used. |
| | | 2. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: | |
| | | A. COTTON, WOOL, MAN-MADE FIBRE & | BLENDS |
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| | | | Max. limit, mg/kg (ppm) |
| | |-----------------------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| | S. No.| Parameters* | Baby Clothing | Close to Skin | Outer Fabrics |
+-----+-------+----------------------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| | 1) | Free & Releasable Formaldehyde | 20 | 75 | 300 |
| | 2) | Extractable artificial | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| | | sweat/salvia Heavy Metals | | | |
| | | Mercury | | | |
| | 3) | Chromium III | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| | 4) | Chromium VI | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| | | | | Below detectable | |
| | | | | limit | |
| | 5) | Sum Parameters (as lead) | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| | 6) | Pentachlorophenol (PCP) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| | | | | (Detectable limit | |
| | | | | using GC.MS) | |
| | 7) | Volatile Hydrocarbons (non- | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| | | halogens) | | | |
| | 8) | Volatile Halogenated Organics | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| | 9) | Pesticides (Sum Parameter) ** | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| | 10) | Banned Pesticides | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| | | | | (Below detectable | |
| | | | | limit) | |
| | 11) | pH of aqueous extract | 4.0-7.5 | 4.0-7.5 | 4.0-7.5 |
| | 12) | Coupled Amines released from | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| | | Azo-dyes (Sum parameters) *** | | (Detectable limit | |
| | | | | using GC-MS) | |
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| | | B. JUTE AND JUTE PRODUCTS | |
| +-------+-------------------------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------------------+
| | S. No.| Parameters * | Home Textiles & | Hessians & Sockings |
| | | | Clothing | |
+-----+-------+-------------------------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------------------+
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| | 1) | Free and Releasable Formaldehyde | | |
| | | Close to skin | 75 | NA |
| | | Outer Fabrics | 300 | NA |
| | 2) | Extractable artificial | | |
| | | sweat/salvia Heavy Metals | | |
| | | Mercury | 0.1 | NA |
| | | Chromium III | 0.1 | NA |
| | | Chromium VI | Nil | NA |
| | | | (Below detectable | |
| | | | limit) | |
| | | Sum parameters(as lead) | 10.0 | NA |
| | 3) | Non-halogenated Hydrocarbon | NA | 3% |
| | 4) | Fatty esters based oil | 2% | NA |
| | 5) | Pesticides (Sum Parameter)** | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| | | Banned Pesticides | Nil | Nil |
| | | | (Below detectable | |
| | | | limit) | |
| | 6) | PH of aqueous extract | 6.0-7.0 | 6.0-7.0 |
| | 7) | Coupled amines released from | 50 | 50 |
| | | Azo-dyes (Sum parameters)*** | | (Detectable limit using |
| | | | | GC-MS) |
+-----+-------+-------------------------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------------------+
| | | C. SILK AND SILK PRODUCTS | |
| +-------+----------------------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| | S. No.| Parameters* | Baby Clothing | Close to Skin | Outer Fabrics |
+-----+-------+----------------------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| | 1) | Free & Releasable Formaldehyde | 20 | 75 | 300 |
| | 2) | Extractable artificial | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| | | sweat/salvia Heavy Metals | | | |
| | | Chromium III | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| | | Chromium VI | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| | | | | Below detectable | |
| | | Sum Parameters (as lead) | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| | 3) | Pentachlorophenol (PCP) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| | | | | (Detectable limit | |
| | | | | using GC-MS) | |
| | 4) | Volatile Hydrocarbons | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| | | (non-halogens) | | | |
| | 5) | Pesticides (Sum Parameter) ** | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| | | Banned Pesticides | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| | | | | (Below detectable | |
| | | | | limit) | |
| | 6) | pH of aqueous extract from | 4.0-7.5 | 4.0-7.5 | 4.0-7.5 |
| | | Azo-dyes (Sum parameters) *** | | (Detectable limit | |
| | | | | using GC-MS) | |
+-----+-------+----------------------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| 15. | Fire Extinguishers | 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: |
| | | 1.1 Any fire extinguisher having | BIS standard mark qualifies for |
| | | consideration of Ecomark. | Following are the BIS Standards |
| | | for portable and mobile fire | extinguishers: |
| | | IS 940:1989 Portable Fire
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