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 Korea
Eco-labelling Program is an voluntary certification program
to choose eco-products
from
the products for the same purpose and display the designated
logo (Eco-Label) and brief description,
in order to reduce consumption of energy and resources
and to minimize generation of pollution substances
in each production step (raw
material acquisition → production → distribution → application
→ disposition). |
- “Eco-Label” transfers a type
of information to let buyers and consumers know that products
with the
Eco-Label are eco-products.
- Producers or sellers can utilize the Eco-Label certification
as the marketing means for their products. |
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Korea
Eco-labelling Program has been conducted from April 1992,
certifying Eco Labels to
qualifying
eco-products for excellent quality and performance, as
well as general environment-friendliness
during
the entire production process. |
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Korea
Eco-labelling Program is undertaken by governments and
agencies in approximately
40 countries, including Korea, EU, Nordic
Council, Canada, Japan. |
- Internationally, an international
association of eco-labelling program operating agencies,
Global Eco-labelling
Network (GEN) has
been organized. Korea joined GEN in 1997, and has been
an active member since.
- Act on the Promotion of the Purchase of Environment-Friendly
Products |
| Program
Operation |
| - The Ministry of Environment
and KOECO are in charge of operating the Eco-labelling
program. |
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| Relevant
Laws |
- Act on Environmental Technology
Development & Support
- Act on the Promotion of the Purchase of Environment
- Friendly Products  |