Indonesia ranks among the most populous countries globally. Like many nations, it recognizes eco-friendly products as a viable solution for enhancing environmental quality and sustainability. Products typically feature an eco-label, which signifies that they are manufactured in line with environmental sustainability principles.
This article explores the development of eco-labeling regulations and the registration process in Indonesia.
1. Evolution of Eco-label Regulations
The journey toward eco-label certification in Indonesia commenced in 2006. To facilitate this initiative, the Ministry of Environment introduced Ministerial Regulation No. 31 of 2009, which emphasized the implementation of environmental management systems, eco-labeling, clean production techniques, and eco-friendly technologies. This regulation was later supplemented by Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF) Regulation No. 2 of 2014, which specifically addressed the incorporation of eco-label logos.
As defined in MoEF Regulation No. 2 of 2014 concerning the Embedding of the Eco-label Logo, the Eco-label logo in Indonesia serves as a voluntary symbol indicating that a product adheres to specific environmental criteria throughout its life cycle. This includes the sourcing of raw materials and natural resources, production, distribution, usage, and disposal of product waste. The logo is acquired through an independent certification process and acts as a communication tool to inform consumers about the product's environmental benefits.
2. Eco-label Registration
There are two types of eco-labels specified in MoEF regulation No. 2 of 2014. The Eco-label Scheme is:
