Question

    The ECO Mark Scheme is boeing administered by the Bureau of Indian Standards, instituted by the Government of India, and is designed for the labeling of which type of products?

    A Environment-friendly Products Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Organic Food Products Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Electronics and Gadgets Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Leather made Goods Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Educational Materials Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ECO Mark Scheme was instituted by the Government of India for labeling of environment friendly products. The Scheme is being administered by the Bureau of Indian Standards.The Scheme covers various product categories like Soaps and Detergents, Paints, Food Items, Lubricating Oils, Packing/Packaging Materials, Architectural Paints and Powder Coatings, Batteries, Electrical and Electronic Goods, Food Additives, Wood Substitutes, Cosmetics, Aerosols and Propellants, Plastic Products, Textiles, Fire-extinguisher, Leather and Coir & Coir Products.The presence of ECO Logo along with ISI Mark on a product indicates that the product meets certain Environmental criteria along with the Quality requirements as specified in the relevant Indian Standard. To operate the Scheme, BIS has included additional requirements for ECO Mark in the concerned Indian Standards. The terms and conditions governing operation of the Licence shall be as per the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, Rules and the Regulations framed thereunder.

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