The China Environmental Label is a certifying mark that, as an official emblem, indicates that products bearing this label not only meet quality standards but also adhere to environmental protection requirements during production, use, and disposal. Compared to similar products, these products are characterized by lower toxicity, less harm, and resource conservation. This certifying mark makes it easier for consumers to identify environmentally friendly products that are also safe for their health, facilitating green purchasing decisions. Through consumer choices and market competition, it guides enterprises to proactively adjust their industrial structures, adopt clean production processes, and manufacture environmentally beneficial products, ultimately achieving a balance between environmental protection and economic development.
The China Environmental Label is implemented in accordance with the principles and procedures stipulated by the ISO 14020 series standards, aligning with practices of environmental labeling programs in various countries. While keeping pace with the international "Eco-label" technological development, China actively promotes mutual recognition of environmental labels. It has already signed mutual recognition agreements with Germany, South Korea, Japan, and Australia, becoming a powerful tool for Chinese enterprises to overcome green technology barriers.
To promote the implementation of corporate sustainable production strategies, on October 24, 2006, the Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China and the State Environmental Protection Administration jointly issued the "Regulations on Environmental Labeling Products."Government"The Implementation of Procurement Opinions," which stipulates that state organs, public institutions, and organizations using fiscal funds for procurement shall give priority to purchasing environmentally labeled products and shall not purchase products harmful to the environment and human health. On June 3, 2007, in response to the severe situation of national energy conservation and emission reduction efforts, the State Council issued a "Comprehensive Work Program for Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction," where Article 45 explicitly states that efforts must be intensified.GovernmentInstitutional energy conservation and green procurement, earnestly implement the "Environmental Label Products" policy.Government"Procurement Implementation Proposal," further refined.GovernmentProcurement List System for Environmental Label Products, continuously expanding the range of environmental label productsGovernmentScope of Procurement. China's Environmental Label has become an important tool for the country to promote the circular economy strategy.
China's Environmental Label Priority Categories
International Performance Category
2: Renewable and Recyclable
3: Improving Regional Environmental Quality
4. Improve Living Environment Quality
5: Health Protection
Enhance resource and energy utilization efficiency
Promote energy conservation and emission reduction, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from residential buildings, solar energy systems (hot water systems, collectors), etc.
