Question

What is the significance of the earthen pot Eco-label used to represent 'Eco mark'?

• A. It indicates that the product is made with organic ingredients like an earthen pot which is made of soil.
• B. It indicates that the product is not harmful to the environment like as an earthen pot which is made of soil and after its use is returned to the soil.
• C. It indicates that the product is not harmful for the consumers.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

It indicates that the product is not harmful to the environment like as an earthen pot which is made of soil and after its use is returned to the soil.

Eco-label issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is represented by a pitcher or an earthen pot indicating that the product is not harmful to the environment like as an earthen pot which is made of soil and after its use returned to it the soil. It is not causing any harmful effect on the environment.
Presently the scheme is limited to household and some consumer products to meet certain environmental criteria along with quality requirements of Indian standards. The label is known as Eco mark.
The products for which notifications have been issued for the criteria are toilet soaps, detergents, paper, architectural products and laundry soaps.