Rule, 2024

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No. 554] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024/ BHADRA 4, 1946

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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 11 th 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;

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 31 st May of every year, an annual report to the Central Pollution Control Board online through the web portal for the period commencing from the 1 st April of the previous year to the 31 st 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 31 st 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 such 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;

c. 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;

(d) the Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Member, ex officio;

(e) the Director General, Bureau of Indian Standards - Member, ex officio;

(f) the Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board Member, ex officio;

(g) two experts from the field of environmental standardisation-Members; and

(h) 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 31 st 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 st 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 31 st 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

Product Criteria for grant of Ecomark

1. Architectural paints and powder coating

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 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.

2.3.2.3.2 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 iii. benzene & poly-aromatic hydrocarbons, and iv. other aromatic hydrocarbons in excess of 10 percent by weight 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 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 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:

2.1.1 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:

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

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.

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 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 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 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 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.

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 x. 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 there under 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 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.

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.

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.

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 made from 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. 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.

iii. Office supplies.

v. Recreational equipment and furniture.

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.

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:

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:

1.2 The product manufacturer must produce the consent clearance as per provision of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 and Air (Prevetnion & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, respectively, along with authorisation if required under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and the rules made thereunder while applying for Ecomark.

1.3 The product may display in brief the criteria based on which the product has been awarded Ecomark.

1.4 The product may be sold along with instructions for proper use so as to maximise product performance with statutory warning, if any, minimise waste and method of safe disposal.

1.5 The material used for product packaging (excluding refills) shall be recyclable, reusable or biodegradable.

1.6 The product must display a list of critical ingredients in descending order of quantity present in percent by weight. The list of such critical ingredients shall be identified by the Bureau of Indian Standards.

2. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

2.1 The fire extinguishers shall not contain any Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS) relevant to fire extinguishers industry as identified under the Montreal Protocol.

2.2 Gas-based extinguishing media once discharged in the atmosphere should not have atmospheric lifetime of more than a year.

2.3 Chemicals used should not have global warming potential. 2.4 The metallic body and other metal parts of the fire extinguishers shall be free of lead or lead alloys.

2.5 The coatings used for the metallic part 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.

Finished Leather

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.1 The manufacturers shall produce consent clearance as per the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, along with the authorisation for Hazardous Waste Management, if required under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, for seeking Ecomark certification.

1.2 The product packaging shall 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 reusable or biodegradable.

2. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

17 Coir & Coir Products

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.1 Product manufactures shall meet the requirements specified in the relevant Indian Standards formulated by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS):

a) Coir Fibre i. IS 898 - Specification for Retted Coir Fibre (Second revision) ii. IS 9308 (Parts 1 to 3) - Specification for Mechanically Extracted Coir Fibres (First revision) iii. IS 9308 (Part 4) - Specification for Mechanically Extracted Coir Fibre Part 4 Machine Twisted Curled Coir Fibres i. IS 11420 (Parts 1 to 9) - Specification for coir mats Part 1 General requirements Part 2 Corridor mats Part 3 Door mats — Creel, bit and fibre Part 4 Door mats – Rod Part 5 Gymnasia mats Part 6 Loop mats Part 7 Mesh mats Part 8 Rope mats (Lover’s knot mats) Part 9 Sinnet mats ii. IS 12503 (Parts 1 to 6) - Coir - mattings, mourzouks and carpets Part 1 General requirements Part 2 Coir mattings Part 3 Ribbed coir mattings Part 4 Coir mourzouks Part 5 Coir carpets Part 6 Coir mattings for cricket pitches iii. IS 14596 - Coir products- 2- Ply coir yarns spun by manual operation- Specification iv. IS 15340 - Coir felt— Specification v. IS 15869 - Textiles - Open Weave Coir Bhoovastra – Specification vi. IS 1410 - Textiles — Coir Ropes — Specification (Third Revision) vii. IS 16338 - Fibre Ropes – Coir Twine for Trailing Hop Vines — Specification c) Coir Pith (Indian standard on the subject is under development) i. IS 8391 - Specification for rubberized coir sheets for cushioning (First Revision) ii. IS 11060 - Specification for moulded rubberized coir cushioning e) Coir composite boards:

i. IS 14842 - Coir veneer board for general purposes - Specification ii. IS 15491 - Medium density coir boards for general purposes - Specification iii. IS 15877 - Coir faced block boards - Specification iv. IS 15878 - Coir hardboard for general purposes – Specification 1.2 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 and the authorization(s), if required under the rules notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 as applicable, and the rules made there under, to BIS while applying for Ecomark.

1.3 The product(s) or product packaging(s) may display in brief the criteria based on which the products has/have been labelled environment friendly.

1.4 The material used for product packaging(s) shall be recyclable, reusable, or biodegradable.

2. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

THE SECOND SCHEDULE

FORM 1

[See rule 4(1)] Format for Application for Ecomark Certification for a product A. Entity Details

1. Name of the Applicant:

2. Address:

3. Type of Entity (Manufacturer / Exporter / Importer):

4. Entity Identification – any Two (As Applicable):

i. PAN (Permanent Account Number):

ii. UAN (Udyog Aadhar Number):

iii. TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number):

iv. CIN (Corporate Identification Number):

v. GSTIN (Goods and Services Tax Identification Number):

5. Contact Details (Nominated Point of Contact) i. Name:

ii. Designation:

iii. Contact Number (Landline):

iv. Contact Number (Mobile):

v. Email:

6. Select Product Category for which Ecomark is being sought:

7. Product Description:

i. Product Name:

iii. Product Description:

v. IS Compliance (YES/NO), details if yes:

vi. QCO Compliance (YES/NO), details if yes:

Declaration:

I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false information may lead to the rejection of this registration.

FORM 2

[See rule 5(2)] Format for Appeal To The Central Government

1. Particular of appellant:

i. Name:

ii. Address for correspondence:

iii. Contact No.:

iv. Email:

2. Grounds of appeal:

(A copy of order of adjudicating officer to be enclosed)

3. Date of order of the adjudicating officer:

4. Statement of facts:

I/We ………., the appellant hereby declares that the facts stated herein above are correct to the best of my/our knowledge, information and belief.

5. Signature of appellant and date:

6. Name of appellant:

NAMEETA PRASAD Jt. Secy.

and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

GORAKHA NATH YADAVA

Provisions this rule answers to

Read out of the instrument itself: an enabling provision is one it says it was made under, which is the power it rests on. The rest it names without resting on.

Other instruments under the same Act

All of the The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986