{"id":135673,"date":"2024-10-04T19:38:09","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T14:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=current-affairs&#038;p=135673"},"modified":"2024-10-07T14:06:19","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T08:36:19","slug":"new-labelling-rules-for-green-products","status":"publish","type":"current-affairs","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/new-labelling-rules-for-green-products","title":{"rendered":"Govt notifies new labelling rules for green products"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recasting its flagship scheme on <\/span><b>labelling of eco-friendly products<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, recently, the Union <\/span><b>Environment Ministry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> notified the <\/span><b>Ecomark Rules 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, almost a year after its draft rules were notified.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-135651\" src=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/44-66ffeccc60b16.webp\" alt=\"green products\" width=\"599\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/44-66ffeccc60b16.webp 926w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/44-66ffeccc60b16-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/44-66ffeccc60b16-768x513.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Ecomark Rules 2024<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has notified the Ecomark Rules.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Alignment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Part of the<\/span><b> LiFE Mission (Lifestyle for Environment)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> launched by PM Narendra Modi in 2021.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Replace:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It replaces the<\/span><b> Ecomark scheme of 1991<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scheme will be <\/span><b>implemented by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in partnership with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll now for UPSC Online Course<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Key Objectives of Ecomark Rules 2024<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promoting Green Industries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The initiative encourages the <\/span><b>production and consumption of eco-friendly products<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, promoting sustainability and energy\/resource efficiency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consumer Awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ecomark aims to help consumers make<\/span><b> informed purchase decisions by identifying product<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s with lower environmental impacts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Circular Economy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Supports resource conservation and promotes recycling and reduction of waste, <\/span><b>aligning with the \u2018LIFE (Lifestyle for Environment)\u2019 principle.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Eligibility Criteria for Ecomark<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Products must <\/span><b>reduce pollution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>minimise waste<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><b>eliminate environmental emissions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recyclability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Preference for products made from <\/span><b>recycled materials<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or those that are <\/span><b>recyclable.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Conservation of Resources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Reducing the use of<\/span><b> non-renewable energy and natural resources.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Environmental Impact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Consideration of the production process, including raw material sourcing, emissions, and the <\/span><b>use of recycled or non-hazardous substances<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Products Covered under Ecomark<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cosmetics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Skin powder, including that for infants; tooth powder and toothpaste; skin cream; hair oil; shampoo; soap; hair cream; nail polish; aftershave lotion; shaving cream; cosmetic pencil; lipstick; etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Soaps and Detergents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Environmentally friendly variants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Food Items<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Edible oils, tea, coffee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Electric\/Electronic Goods<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: TVs, refrigerators, food mixers, geysers, toasters, fans, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Textiles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Eco-friendly fabrics and garments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Application and Verification Process<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Application<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Manufacturers must apply for Ecomark to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Verification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: CPCB, or a designated verifier, will assess compliance through a detailed report.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Validity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Ecomark will be valid for three years or until criteria changes. It can be renewed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.pw.live\/govt-entrance-exams\/upsc-books?utm_source=SEO&#038;utm_medium=PW+Live&#038;utm_campaign=UPSC+CSE+Books\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Out UPSC CSE Books From PW Store<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Compliance and Monitoring<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Annual Report Submission<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Holders of Ecomark must submit annual reports to the CPCB by May 31 each year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Penalty for False Information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The CPCB can suspend or cancel the mark if false information is provided, though the holder can appeal such decisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Institutional Framework<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Steering Committee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Headed by the Environment Secretary, comprising members from various ministries, CSIR, BIS, and CPCB.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Role<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The committee will<\/span><b> recommend products<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>periodically review<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> criteria, and support research for <\/span><b>verifying environmental impacts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Significance of Eco Mark<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promotes Sustainable Development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ecomark plays a key role in aligning industrial practices with <\/span><b>sustainable development goals (SDGs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Encourages Eco-friendly Innovations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Push industries toward <\/span><b>environmentally responsible technologies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and processes that reduce resource consumption and pollution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduces Environmental Degradation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: By incentivizing the production of eco-friendly products, helps in <\/span><b>mitigating pollution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reducing waste, and lowering the carbon footprint across various sectors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Empowers Consumers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Empowers consumers to make <\/span><b>informed and conscious decisions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, enabling them to contribute to environmental conservation by choosing green products over conventional ones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Supports National and International Environmental Commitments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scheme helps meet climate-related targets under international agreements, such as the <\/span><b>Paris Agreement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Biodiversity Conservation Initiatives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Encourages Green Manufacturing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Motivates manufacturers to shift towards <\/span><b>environmentally friendly production<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> processes.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourages the growth of <\/span><b>green industries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.pw.live\/govt-entrance-exams\/upsc-books\/upsc-textbooks?utm_source=SEO&#038;utm_medium=PW+Live&#038;utm_campaign=UPSC+Textbooks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Out UPSC NCERT Textbooks From PW Store<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_table_green\"><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.8996%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 100%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: rgba(184, 165, 217, 0.53); text-align: left; vertical-align: middle;\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #000000;\"><b>Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Formed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It was constituted in <\/span><b>September 1974 under the Water Prevention and Control of Pollution Act, 1974.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Powers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is also entrusted with the powers and functions under the<\/span><b> Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Principal Functions:\u00a0<\/b><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To promote <\/span><b>cleanliness of streams and wells<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in different areas of the States by <\/span><b>prevention, control and abatement of water pollution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To <\/span><b>improve the quality of air <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and to <\/span><b>prevent, control or abate air pollution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the country.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also provides <\/span><b>technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the provisions of the <\/span><b>Environment (Protection) Act, 1986<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>About Ecomark Scheme<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Launch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Ecomark Scheme was initiated by the Government of India in <\/span><b>1991<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Administration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It is administered by the <\/span><b>Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with oversight by the <\/span><b>Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Symbol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The symbol for Ecomark is the <\/span><b>&#8216;Matka&#8217; (earthen pot)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which represents eco-friendly products in the Indian market.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Voluntary Basis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The scheme operates <\/span><b>voluntarily, non-binding<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>allowing manufacturers to apply for the label.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compliance with Standards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Products displaying both the <\/span><b>ECO Logo and ISI Mark<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> indicate they meet <\/span><b>environmental criteria as well as quality standards <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">specified in relevant Indian Standards.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc\/pw-only-ias?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll now for UPSC Online Classes<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_table_green\"><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.7992%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 100%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: rgba(184, 165, 217, 0.53); text-align: left; vertical-align: middle;\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #000000;\"><b>About Mission LiFE<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mission LiFE was launched by the <\/span><b>Honourable Prime Minister on October 20, 2022<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It promotes an <\/span><b>eco-friendly lifestyle centred around mindful and purposeful use<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, rather than <\/span><b>thoughtless and wasteful consumption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>concept of Mission LiFE,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which stands for<\/span><b> &#8220;LiFEStyle For Environment&#8221;,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was first introduced by Prime Minister Modi at <\/span><b>COP26 in Glasgow on November 1, 2021<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Objective:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To <\/span><b>shift from a \u201cuse-and-dispose\u201d economy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to a <\/span><b>circular economy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on conscious and intentional consumption.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To encourage people to live in a <\/span><b>sustainable and environmentally conscious way.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To <\/span><b>motivate<\/b> <b>at least 1 billion people<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to take individual and group actions to protect and conserve the environment<\/span><b> between 2022 and 2028<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It emboldens the spirit of the<\/span><b> P3 model, i.e. Pro Planet People<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It functions on the basic principles of <\/span><b>\u2018Lifestyle of the planet, for the planet and by the planet\u2019.<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_table_green\"><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100.043%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 130.811%; 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