Producers are expected to achieve reduction in use of six hazardous substances to the prescribed limit within a period of two years from the date of commencement of these Rules.
The draft Food Safety and Standards Authority of India Regulations, 2010 were notified in the Gazette of India (the Gazette No. 2 15015/30/2010 FSSAI) on 20 October, 2010. The same were also available on the website of the FSSAI (www.fssai.gov.in). These draft regulations were notified to the WTO in SPS format under reference G/SPS/N//IND69 dated 7 July 2010. Chapter 4 of these regulations are relating to packaging and labelling Regulations. India has not contemplated any new regulations. These measures are already enforced under the existing Indian Legislation (PFA Rules, 1995).
Eco Labelling Scheme
To increase consumer awareness, the MoEF, Government of India launched the eco labelling scheme known as "Ecomark" in 1991 vide Notification No. GSR 85(E) dated 20th February, 2011 for easy identification of environment friendly products. Any product which is made, used or disposed of in a way that significantly reduces the harm it would otherwise cause the environment could be considered as environment friendly product. The specific objectives of the scheme are as follows:
