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ECOLOGY BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Ministry of Environment and Forest, Govt. ofIndia
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Department of Science and Technology, Govt. ofIndia
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Ministry of Human Health and Family Welfare, Govt. ofIndia
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Bureau of Indian Standards
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Detailed explanation-1: -Eco-mark is issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) as a certification mark for the products which are ecologically safe conforming to the standards prescribed by the BIS. The Eco-mark scheme falls under the ambit of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Detailed explanation-2: -CPCB | Central Pollution Control Board.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Bureau of Indian Standards ( BIS ) implements the Eco Mark scheme under BIS Act, 1986. It incorporates the criteria into Indian Standards, assess and certify the product for award of the Eco Mark.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) is implementing an eco-labeling Scheme for environment-friendly products. The Ecomark Scheme has launched in 1991 vide G.S.R. 85(E) dated 21.02.1991.
Detailed explanation-5: -The ‘Ecomark’ label is awarded to consumer goods which meet the specified environmental criteria and the quality requirements of Indian Standards. Any product with the Ecomark will be the right environmental choice.