Clean Batik Initiative National Policy Dialogue Presented by Environmental Technology Research Centre 28 November 2012
SIRIM ECOLABELLING SCHEME Ecolabelling - Communicating a product environmental benefits to consumers and businesses. SIRIM QAS International Ecolabelling Scheme - A product will be independently tested and verified against preset criteria before the organisation is allowed to use SIRIM QAS International s Eco-Labelling mark on its product, packaging and promotional materials. Eco-Labelling mark - Marketing tool which will enable a company to position its product as an environmentally-friendly product. This, in turn, will give the product a competitive edge over other similar products in a consumer market that is increasingly becoming more environmentally conscious. A premier total solution provider in quality and technology innovation
SIRIM ECOLABELLING SCHEME Benefits of Certification:- Increase marketability of products to environmentally conscious consumers. Help improve company s brand image as an organisation that produces environmentally- friendly products. Help increase competitiveness where purchasing decision is based on environmental attributes. A premier total solution provider in quality and technology innovation
Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) The Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) - non-profit association of thirdparty, environmental performance recognition, certification and labelling organizations founded in 1994 to improve, promote, and develop the "ecolabelling" of products and services. GEN currently has twentyseven members operating ecolabelling programs around the world. A premier total solution provider in quality and technology innovation
Type I Eco-labelling Schemes Operators Name of Programme Operator Remark The Australian Ecolabel Program Ecomark Program Good Environmental Choice Australia Ltd Japan Environment Association (JEA) Company NGO Green Seal Green Seal Inc. Company Korea Eco-label Korea Environmental Industry and Trade Institute (KEITI) Public Blue Angel Federal Environment Agency Public organisation organisation EU Flower Dept for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) The UK Ecolabelling Competent Body Public organisation
Type I Environmental Labelling Programme (ISO 14024:1999(E)) Environmental Performance Certification for product/service(s) Identifies products that meet specific environmental criteria Based on life cycle considerations A voluntary method of environmental performance certification A third-party verifies against a preset criteria SIRIM Berhad We Make Businesses Compete Better Through Quality and Technology Innovations
Three Types of Environmental Labels TypeⅠ (ISO14024) Certification with criteria TypeⅡ (ISO14021) Self declaration TypeⅢ (ISO14025) Disclosure of quantitative information Product User (Public Consumer, Organisation Purchasing Department) Good or not? Certification by 3 rd party What environmental aspect is target of product? PRODUCER OF PRODUCT What is amount of environmental burden? Data-Verification by 3 rd party Eco Mark (Japan) Blue angel (Germany) Canon (Japan) Hitachi (Japan) SWE-EPD (Sweden) Eco-Leaf (Japan)
OVERALL GOAL OF ECOLABELLING OF PRODUCTS & SERVICES (ISO 14020:2000) Communication of verifiable and accurate information on environmental aspects Encourage the demand and supply of products and services that cause less stress on the environment Stimulate the potential for market-driven continuous environmental improvement
Basis of Preparing Ecolabel criteria documents - LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT Emission to air Emissions to water Solid wastes Manufacture Processing Formulation Supply of raw materials Use Reuse Maintenance Transportation and Distribution System boundary Recycling Disposal Waste recovery Health & Environmental Impacts Global Warming Resource Depletion Raw material Energy media
37 criteria documents covering consumer goods, paints, building materials, tableware, fertlizer, printed materials etc. 40 certified (ACTIVE) companies
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European Eco-label Catalogue 26 product groups covering 12 major areas of manufacturing and one service activity Bedding Footwear Gardening Electronic equipment Footwear Household appliances Textiles Lubricants Do-it-yourself Cleaning Paper Services It is better to choose products which have been awarded the EU Eco-label, not only for environmental reasons, but also to get tested, high quality products which are gentle on your pocket. Source: http://www.eco-label.com/default.htm SIRIM Berhad We Make Businesses Compete Better Through Quality and Technology Innovations
Japan Green Purchasing Law & the Ecomark The Ecomark launched in 1987 is part of the driver to the Green Purchasing Law 2000. Designated procurement items: 17 categories and 214 items e.g. Paper (8items) Stationery (79 items) Office furniture (10 items) Office automation machines (13 items).. Public works projects (58 items) Services (7 items) Mechanism for providing appropriate information on environmentally friendly goods and services: Government Manufacturers Environment Labeling Organisations Promote eco-labeling programs highlighting their scientific analysis, while complying with international eco-labeling standards SIRIM Berhad We Make Businesses Compete Better Through Quality and Technology Innovations
ASEAN DEVELOPMENT Green Label Thailand Thailand Environment Institute 42 criteria documents 191 products approved: paints, detergents, dish washing detergents, surface cleaners, soaps, correcting agent. Products from 36 companies Green Choice Philippines Philippine Center for Environmental Protection & Sustainable Development Inc 34 criteria documents 11 products approved: laundry detergent, cement, natural infill material and engine oil 12 products under assessment: cleaning agent, disinfectant, industrial lamp, and paint SIRIM Berhad We Make Businesses Compete Better Through Quality and Technology Innovations
CHINA ENVIRONMENTAL LABELLING The Environmental Labelling Programme of China was launched in 2003. Programme is operated by China Environmental United Certification Center. A Type I Programme covering 54 categories and more than 18,000 products certified from more than 900 enterprises. Examples of products (chemical based): e.g. Detergents, packaging materials, soft drinks, aerosols, adhesives, water-based coatings SIRIM Berhad We Make Businesses Compete Better Through Quality and Technology Innovations
EU Philippines Thailand USA China India Living Planet Ukraine Eco Mark Japan Czech Ecolabel Korea Green Mark Taiwan Blue Angel Germany SIRIM Berhad We Make Businesses Compete Better Through Quality and Technology Innovations
SIRIM ECO-LABELLING CRITERIAS 1 ECO 1 (WITHDRAWN-REPLACED BY MS 2073:2008) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY DEGRADABLE & NON-TOXIC PLASTIC PACKAGING MATERIAL 2 ECO 2 (WITHDRAWN-REPLACED BY MS 2237:2009) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR HAZARDOUS METAL-FREE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & PARTS 3 ECO 3 (WITHDRAWN-REPLACED BY MS 2225:2009) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR BIODEGRADABLE CLEANING AGENTS 4 ECO 4 (WITHDRAWN-REPLACED BY MS 2080:2008) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR RECYCLED PAPER 5 ECO 5 (WITHDRAWN-REPLACED BY MS 2456:2012) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR BIOFIBRE COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL 6 ECO 6 (EFFECTIVE DATE: DECEMBER 2007) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR FOOD-GRADE LUBRICANTS 7 ECO 7 (EFFECTIVE DATE: APRIL 2008) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR FLOOR MAT 8 ECO 8 (EFFECTIVE DATE: JUNE 2008) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR FABRIC CARE PRODUCT 9 ECO 9 (EFFECTIVE DATE: JUNE 2008) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR TABLEWARE FROM BIOMASS
10 ECO 10 (EFFECTIVE DATE: JULY 2008. CORRECTION ON PAGE 5, 1 JULY 2012) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR ADHESIVES 11 ECO 11 (EFFECTIVE DATE: JULY 2008. CORRECTION ON PAGE 5, 1 JULY 2012) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR WATER-BASED ADHESIVES 12 ECO 12 (WITHDRAWN-REPLACED BY MS 2454:2012) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR PAPER-BASED PACKAGING PRODUCTS 13 ECO 13 (EFFECTIVE DATE: SEPTEMBER 2008) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR ORGANIC FERTILIZER 14 ECO 14 (EFFECTIVE DATE: NOVEMBER 2008) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR RECYCLED RUBBER PRODUCTS 15 ECO 15 (EFFECTIVE DATE: DECEMBER 2008) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR SHAMPOO PRODUCTS 16 ECO 16 (EFFECTIVE DATE: DECEMBER 2008) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR SHOWER LIQUID PRODUCTS 17 ECO 17 (EFFECTIVE DATE: DECEMBER 2008) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR SOLID BODY SOAP PRODUCTS 18 ECO 18 (EFFECTIVE DATE: DECEMBER 2008) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR RECYCLED PLASTIC PRODUCTS 19 ECO 19 (EFFECTIVE DATE: AUGUST 2009 & REVISION #1: NOVEMBER 2009) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR PAINTS 20 ECO 20 (EFFECTIVE DATE: JUNE 2010) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR CLAY ROOF TILES
21 ECO 21 (EFFECTIVE DATE: SEPTEMBER 2010 + ERRATA #1: 15 MAY 2011) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR FIBRE CEMENT 22 ECO 22 (EFFECTIVE DATE: SEPTEMBER 2010) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR CERAMIC TILES 23 ECO 23 (EFFECTIVE DATE: DECEMBER 2010) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR MASONRY UNITS 24 ECO 24 (EFFECTIVE DATE: MAC 2011) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR ENERGY SAVING ELECTRONIC BALLASTS 25 ECO 25 (EFFECTIVE DATE: APRIL 2011) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR FLUORESCENT LAMP 26 ECO 26 (EFFECTIVE DATE: APRIL 2011 & REVISION #1: DECEMBER 2011) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR PRINTING INK 27 ECO 27 (EFFECTIVE DATE: MAY 2011) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR LUMINAIRES AND LIGHT SOURCE FOR INTERIOR LIGHTINGS 28 ECO 28 (EFFECTIVE DATE: MAY 2011) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR PAPER PRINTED MATERIAL 29 ECO 29 (EFFECTIVE DATE: JUNE 2011 + ERRATA #1: 24 OCTOBER 2011) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR CEMENT
30 ECO 30 (EFFECTIVE DATE: JUNE 2011) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR BALLPOINT PEN 31 ECO 31 (EFFECTIVE DATE: JULY 2011 & REVISION #1: MAY 2012)) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR FLAT GLASS PRODUCTS 32 ECO 32 (EFFECTIVE DATE: DECEMBER 2011) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR COATED FLAT STEEL PRODUCTS 33 ECO 33 (EFFECTIVE DATE: DECEMBER 2011) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR CONCRETE ROOFING TILES 34 ECO 34 (EFFECTIVE DATE: JANUARY 2012) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR APPAREL AND TEXTILE PRODUCTS FROM NATURAL FIBERS 35 ECO 35 (EFFECTIVE DATE: FEBRUARY 2012) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR CARPET 36 ECO 36 (EFFECTIVE DATE: FEBRUARY 2012) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR BIOMASS PELLET AND BRIQUETTE 37 ECO 37 (EFFECTIVE DATE: MAY 2012) ECO-LABELLING CRITERIA FOR SOLAR WATER HEATER SYSTEMS