ECOMARK Certification

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Key Terms — Ecomark Certification

EcomarkIndia's official eco-labelling scheme (earthen pot logo)

MoEF&CCMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

BISBureau of Indian Standards (Ecomark administrator)

LCALife Cycle Assessment (environmental impact methodology)

VOCVolatile Organic Compounds

ISO 14001Environmental Management System Standard

GPPGreen Public Procurement

BOMBill of Materials

What is Ecomark Certification?

The Ecomark is India's national eco-labelling scheme, launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to identify products that are less harmful to the environment across their entire life cycle — from raw material extraction through manufacturing, use, and disposal. The scheme is operated by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which grants the distinctive earthen pot logo to certified products meeting prescribed environmental criteria.

Ecomark criteria are developed product-category by product-category, assessing environmental performance on parameters such as hazardous substance content, energy efficiency, recyclability, biodegradability, water usage, and packaging sustainability. Products carrying the Ecomark must also meet minimum performance standards — they cannot be eco-labelled if they underperform conventional alternatives in their primary function.

Reduced Environmental Impact

Ecomark products demonstrate measurably lower environmental burden compared to conventional equivalents in the same category.

Competitive Market Advantage

Increasing consumer and institutional preference for eco-labelled products drives higher sales realisation and brand loyalty.

Government Procurement Preference

India's public procurement policy gives preference to Ecomark-certified products in government and PSU tenders.

Export Market Advantage

Ecomark demonstrates environmental commitment to overseas buyers and aligns with sustainability requirements in EU & US markets.

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Our Process

Product Category Eligibility

We verify whether your product falls under the 16+ categories notified by MoEF&CC for Ecomark certification and confirm the applicable criteria document.

Criteria Pre-Assessment

We assess your product against all Ecomark criteria — raw material sourcing, manufacturing process, energy efficiency, recyclability, biodegradability, and packaging requirements.

Product & Environmental Testing

We coordinate testing at accredited laboratories for environmental performance metrics: energy consumption, biodegradability, heavy metal content, recyclability, VOC content, etc.

BIS Application Submission

Ecomark certification is administered by BIS. We file the application with all supporting environmental performance documentation on the BIS portal.

BIS Evaluation & Inspection

BIS reviews the technical file and may conduct a factory/product inspection to verify environmental performance claims and manufacturing practices.

Ecomark Certificate Issued

BIS grants the Ecomark certificate. The earthen pot Ecomark logo can be displayed on product packaging, marketing materials, and in procurement bids.

Renewal & Criteria Update

Ecomark criteria are periodically revised to reflect stricter environmental standards. FGMS monitors criteria updates and manages licence renewals.

Documents Required

The following documents are generally required. Exact requirements may vary based on your product, entity type, and applicable standard. Our team provides a precise checklist after consultation.

Company registration certificate and GST

Product specifications and composition details

Bill of Materials (BOM) with supplier certifications for raw materials

Environmental impact assessment / life cycle data (if available)

Laboratory test reports for environmental performance criteria

Energy consumption data and efficiency calculations

Packaging material composition and recyclability details

Manufacturing process flow with environmental controls description

ISO 14001 certificate (if available — beneficial but not mandatory)

Declaration of conformity with Ecomark criteria

Frequently Asked Questions

Ecomark is India's official eco-labelling scheme, launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to identify products that are environmentally friendlier across their life cycle. The scheme is administered by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for certification and label grant. The distinctive "earthen pot" logo is the Ecomark symbol on certified products.

Ecomark notification covers 16+ categories including: soaps & detergents, paper products, architectural paints, food items, cosmetics & personal care, lubricating oils, packaging materials, batteries, electrical & electronic goods, fire crackers, plastic products, textiles & apparel, tanning & leather finishing, wood-based products, and ready-to-eat packaged food. The list is expanded as new criteria are developed.

Ecomark is a voluntary eco-label scheme in India. Manufacturers and importers choose to pursue Ecomark to differentiate their products, gain preference in green procurement mandates, and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. However, public sector and government procurement increasingly specifies Ecomark-certified products as preferred or mandatory.

Ecomark criteria vary by product category but generally assess: (1) Raw material sustainability and absence of hazardous substances, (2) Manufacturing process environmental impact, (3) Energy efficiency and renewable energy use, (4) Recyclability or biodegradability of the product, (5) Packaging — reduced, recyclable, and free of hazardous materials, (6) Product performance equal to or better than conventional equivalents.

India's Government Procurement Policy 2017 under the Public Procurement (Preference for Make in India) Order gives preference to Ecomark-labelled products in public procurement. Many state government tenders for cleaning supplies, paints, paper, and packaging now specify Ecomark as a qualifying criterion. Certification opens significant B2G market opportunities.

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