What is Eco-Mark?

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What is Eco-Mark?

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The Eco-Mark is India's official eco-labelling scheme introduced by the Government of India in 1991 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, administered by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) . It is awarded to consumer products that meet specified environmental criteria across their entire life cycle — from raw material extraction and manufacturing to use, disposal, and recycling. The Eco-Mark symbol is an earthen pot (Matka) , symbolising that the product is as safe for the environment