Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) - A government resolution was adopted on the introduction of a system of voluntary eco-labeling of products in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

In accordance with the resolution, starting 1 January 2020, Uzbekistan will introduce a system of voluntary eco-labeling of products based on world standards.

Ecological labeling of products will be carried out by environmental labeling authorities accredited in the prescribed manner.

The object of environmental labeling is the production, use, consumption, transportation, storage and disposal of which is the least harmful impact on the environment, public health and biological resources.

Manufacturers will label their products with a sign of environmental safety on a voluntary basis, after receiving a certificate of voluntary environmental labeling of products.

The use of the word “eco” in the name, on the packaging, in the accompanying documentation of products and its advertising in the absence of a certificate of voluntary environmental labeling of products is prohibited.

Medicinal products, veterinary drugs, medical devices, products containing substances, drugs and mixtures classified as toxic, mutagenic, carcinogenic, dangerous for the environment are not subject to voluntary environmental labeling.

The State Committee on Ecology and Environmental Protection is determined by the authorized body for the organization of work in the field of voluntary environmental labeling of products.

The resolution approved the Regulations on the procedure for voluntary eco-labeling of products in the Republic of Uzbekistan.