ECO Natural Natural Product has been defined as the first and only natural certification in TURKISH products approved by ECOmark; Must be at least 95 percent natural ingredient or ingredient from natural sources, excluding water. ECOmark certified products use natural ingredients, keep materials away from health risks, do not use animal testing, and contain biodegradable or recycled material in the packaging. Products must list all the ingredients on the packaging label. ECOmark also requires 100 percent natural fragrances and colorants. Certified products are available in more than a thousand stores nationwide. Dozens of products and ingredients are certified. In 2011, ECOmark, a global public health and safety organization, announced a platform to develop another standard for natural personal care products. “Currently there is no regulatory and globally recognized definition for the term 'natural'. ECOmark has not developed a definition of the term Natural or its derivatives, but states that the term "natural" may be used where foods do not contain added colors, artificial flavors or synthetic ingredients (unless currently excluding GMOs). ECOmark, "natural" ...

In recent years, the word eco tourism has been stolen frequently. Although it is perceived as economic tourism at first, there is actually an understanding that closely concerns the future of the world. With EKO tourism, a tourism where the natural environment and local cultures are prioritized, the environment is cared for, environmental awareness is instilled in people and the local people of the region are included in this process in socio-economic terms. Based on this understanding, EKO tourism is also referred to as green tourism, responsible tourism and sustainable tourism. Tourism is one of the most important sources of income in our country. However, as a result of irresponsible activities, it shows negative effects in terms of natural and cultural aspects. With the ECO tourism approach, it is aimed to eliminate these negative effects and to maximize the positive effects in a sustainable manner. EKO has principles such as protecting nature, responsibility, education and integration with the local people in its approach to tourism. Now, people just want to get away from the understanding of sun, sand and sea holiday and integrate with nature. How traditional tourism has destroyed the natural beauties of our country ...

In today's medical practice, a field of medicine called medical ecology is mentioned. The field of expertise in this field includes different physico-chemical qualities and different ecological conditions, especially thermal and mineral waters, muds, gases such as carbon dioxide, radon and hydrogen sulphide, and climatic conditions such as sunlight, oxygen and ozone. Medical ecology studies the human organism that is exposed to such effects and uses the beneficial and therapeutic elements of these effects. This medical field uses different pharmacological, non-pharmacological, balneological and natural treatment methods in order to protect, improve and treat human health. The important point here is to test the products in the field of medical ecology in ecological terms and to document their qualities. In addition, people's interest in natural products has increased so much that pharmaceutical companies and pharmacists have started studies to produce herbal medicines. In recent years, healthy life has been talked about more and more, and as people's efforts have increased in this direction, people have started to avoid chemical drugs and turn to natural herbal medicines. But this…

Many chemicals are used as medicine and fertilizers in traditional agricultural production and their negative effects on human health are felt more and more day by day. In order to prevent such damages, pesticides and chemical fertilizers should not be used at all or should be used as little as possible. Instead of these, biological methods and organic fertilizers with the same effects should be used. This understanding constitutes the basis of ecological agriculture studies. Although its basic approach is the same, this mode of production is also known by names such as ecological agriculture, biological agriculture or organic agriculture. Ecological agriculture activities in our country were first started in 1986. It is generally in line with the demands of foreign companies. In 2002, as the first legal regulation, the Regulation on the Principles and Application of Organic Agriculture was issued. When it comes to ecological agriculture, it is meant to re-establish the balance of natural life that deteriorated as a result of wrong practices. Together with the human, animal and plant factors involved in ecological agriculture, air, soil, water and other environmental factors ...

A guideline on cosmetic products with organic and natural expressions has recently been published by the Ministry of Health. Accordingly, if at least 95 percent of the compositions of natural cosmetic products are not natural, organic and natural expressions cannot be included in these cosmetic products. In other words, products that do not comply with this condition cannot be defined as ecological or natural and cannot be put on the market. At the same time, the cosmetic products offered to the market must be of a nature that will not harm human health if the explanations for their use and the conditions of use recommended by the manufacturer are followed. In this guide, ecological cosmetic products are defined as cosmetic products that meet the requirements of being ecological, from raw materials to finished products, using raw materials produced in accordance with ecological agricultural activities. In the composition of ecological cosmetic products, only natural origin substances or mixtures can be used as auxiliary substances, except preservatives and synthetic substances of natural origin. The content of cosmetic products is required to contain at least 95 percent natural content. Minerals and water content of cosmetic products for which this ratio is calculated are not included in the calculation. Also…

Although it is the fastest growing and expanding category of all, ecological textile products have the largest share in terms of market size. The category of ecological textile products consisting of technical textiles used for environmental protection applications, dust and smoke filtration, erosion prevention, prevention of chemicals, coating of toxic wastes, etc. Ecological products stand out with their high profits. Technical textiles in this sector are getting smarter day by day, so it will be possible to filter different types of waste particles. Textile products containing only 70% organic fiber can be Ecologically certified. All chemical inputs such as dyestuffs and auxiliaries used must meet certain environmental and toxicological criteria. The choice of accessories is also limited according to ecological aspects. A functional wastewater treatment plant is mandatory for all relevant wet processing units, and all operations must meet social criteria. ECOmark's basic criteria, quality assurance system and the principles of the review and revision procedure are summarized in this section. Ecological Textile Standard Global Organic Textile Standard ECO Textile (ECOmark), made from organic fibers ...

The ECO Friendly Eco-Friendly Certificate helps manufacturers to promote environmentally friendly products directly, quickly and efficiently with a single sign. The content of recycled materials, non-hazardous materials and the use of energy efficiency performance are important factors in the consumer perception of information products. Environment is an important factor in showing sustainability and brand loyalty. They want to use environmentally friendly products as part of a sustainable approach in the world. Products based on various environmental awareness criteria such as Ecological Label ECOmark® are preferred more in the world and in our country. Benefits; Reuse and Recycling Conserving Resources Conserving Energy Simple Waste Processing Protection of the Environment Long Term Use The ECO Friendly Eco-Friendly Certificate will generally guide end consumers and buyers in identifying green and sustainable products in a crowded market place. It is a voluntary sustainable sign for consumer products. ECO Friendly Environmentally Friendly Certificate aims to minimize the impact of consumer products on the environment, along with the relevant certification requirements. To comply with various sustainability regulations and requirements, with the relevant certification requirements ...

The organic product certificate is a production network where a self-sufficient closed network is created based on the activity of organic productions, farm and local resources, which is a production method compatible with nature and the environment, and all production stages are examined and documented instead of the final product. Ecological and organic certification bodies issue an organic product certificate certifying that the products are produced by controlling as organic products. Ecological products, some chemical by-products are generally obtained from herbal products. It has been produced harmless to the environment and its users. They are organic products produced with a production method suitable for natural ecological balance. ECOmark has developed a standard for ecological products (natural textiles, green detergents, ecological and organic home fragrances, etc.) within the framework of standardization jurisprudence through collaborations in the sector. The products mentioned in this standard are products obtained from plant-derived ingredients, obtained using environmentally friendly processes. As a natural and organic product certification, control and certification body, our ECOmark organization carries out inspection and certification in accordance with the authorization principles specified in the organic agriculture law and regulation. Organic product certificates,…

ECOmark helps manufacturers to promote environmentally friendly products directly, quickly, effectively and efficiently with a single sign. Consumers' perceptions of information products are important factors such as the use of recycled materials, non-hazardous substances, non-hazardous chemicals, free from harmful dyestuffs and synthetics, and energy efficiency performance, which are suitable for the natural ecological balance. The environment is an important factor in demonstrating sustainability and brand loyalty. ECOmark often guides end consumers and buyers in identifying ecological, organic and sustainable products in crowded market countries. It is a voluntary sustainable ecological mark for consumer products. ECOmark aims to minimize the impact of consumer products on the environment, together with the relevant certification requirements. It works with the relevant certification requirements to comply with various sustainability regulations and requirements. It exhibits effective ecological environmental management on product and service by taking reference of ecological labeling system standards and harmonized ecological standards. Benefits of Environmentally Friendly Product Certification Competitive advantage by promoting sustainability and environmental friendliness of products…

In recent years, when the concentration of greenhouse gases outside the atmosphere has increased too much, the power of tropical forests has not been enough to eliminate this negative development. This increase in greenhouse gases causes the ozone layer to open and the harmful rays of the sun to reach the earth more. This naturally causes an increase in temperatures all over the world and a formation referred to as global warming. Energy / Climate and environmental policies are inextricably linked. All energy production and consumption has environmental impacts. While it may be tempting to overlook the environment in difficult economic times, the challenges in producing and using energy resources in a sustainable way and protecting our natural environment also represent an opportunity to sustain sustainable economic growth and contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation. In many respects, energy, climate and environmental goals are addressed as follows: energy saving and reducing energy use: energy saving can be avoided from impacts associated with extractive industries and energy generation, conversion, distribution and consumption in general. Greenhouse gas ...

With the expressions included in the legal regulations, organic product or ecological product, from the seed characteristics to the cultivation and harvesting from the field, from the harvest to the delivery to the consumers' table, no chemical additives harmful to human health are used, different methods are not used, without harming other living things in nature. controlled and certified agricultural products where production is made. In recent years, due to the increase in the population and the need for more foodstuffs for people to feed, as well as the fact that many different agricultural products can be marketed to very distant countries and the ambition of gaining more and more commercially, agricultural products are played with the gene structure, More chemicals are used and agricultural products are becoming more and more dangerous for human health. Chemical residues left by misused or deliberately overused chemicals in agricultural products unfortunately threaten human health, from various types of cancer to reproductive disorders, from nervous system disorders to immune system disorders.

The Ekomark © Standard, which was developed uniquely by our organization, has also been completed in the field of mining and the Ekomark © Standard is given the Ekomark © Label if it is determined that the activities are not only for products but also for mining. Ekomark © Label is given to businesses in the mining field if they comply with the standards. These are mining products production, manufacturing and processing services. The mining product line includes the processing of base metals and precious metals in a specific field of metal and metallurgy, as well as the manufacture and supply of metallurgical coating and plaster products to customers. At the same time, considering the ecological balances in the mining field, it provides proof of the use of recyclable, environmentally friendly products that do not harm human health. If organizations operating such a mining metallurgy receive the Ekomark © Label, they will see that energy consumption in the mine area is limited, water consumption is under control, waste generation in the mining area is kept low and waste is disposed of using correct methods, less damage to renewable resources and the environment in and around the camp. substances that give ...

The Ekomark © Standard, which was developed uniquely by our organization, is given the Ekomark © Label if it is determined that the activities are performed in accordance with the criteria, not only for products but also for services. Today, Ekomark © Label is given to businesses in only two service branches. These are camping areas and tourist accommodation facilities. The campground service product group includes the provision of equipped parking areas with mobile accommodation infrastructure in a certain area to customers as a main service for a certain fee. Campgrounds also include accommodation facilities that are located in a specific area suitable to provide shelter for customers and provide social services. If the organizations operating such a camp site receive the Ekomark © Label, they will see that energy consumption in the camp area is limited, water consumption is under control, waste generation in the camp area is kept low and waste is disposed of using correct methods, and less damage to the environment and renewable resources in and around the camp site. It proves that the materials that give the product are used and that the service is provided in a healthy environment in the camp area. Tourist accommodation…

The Eco-Label System, which was started to be developed in the European Union countries and then spread all over the world, has been accepted in many countries and many ecological labels have been designed. Although these labels are especially accepted in the country where they are designed, some of them have also been adopted and applied by other countries. Countries where ecological labels are designed have developed their studies based on product groups that concern their own markets. Today, there are other ecological label applications that are more widely used and accepted than the flower logo of the European Union Eco-Label system. Examples are the Blue Angel Label designed in Germany, the ECO Quality Symbol designed in the Netherlands, and the Nordic Swan Label designed in Scandinavian countries. In our country, there is now Ekomark © Label designed by our organization. Ekomark © Standard is a standard developed entirely by our organization and based on product groups that directly concern our country's markets. Ecological labels are given on the basis of criteria determined on the basis of product groups. By considering the production and use stages of products or services, products and services that are thought to be less harmful to the environment compared to similar products and services...

As it is known, in the process of joining the European Union, countries have to harmonize their legal regulations with the European Union legislation. Our country has to make new regulations in many areas, taking into account the legal regulations and practices of the European Union. Among these areas is the Eco-Label System. This system was put into practice in the European Union countries in 1992, but with the Council's directive 1980/2000 (EC), it joined the legislation harmonization studies. Despite this, the necessary work for integration has not started immediately. ECO Label USA is also in high demand from the European Union. Europe and the United States do not have the same labeling system, they are different projects. Since these studies have not been completed yet, the flower logo, which is the ECO Label Eco-Label, is not yet given in our country. In the face of these developments, our organization has developed the Ekomark © Standard, taking into account the conditions and needs of our country, and gives permission to the companies to use the Ekomark © Label if requested. Our organization has received authorization from a foreign accreditation institution in this regard. Cleaning products are also included in the product groups determined by ECO Label. Especially…

Transparency has been the most important factor in the direction of the trade, production and way of doing business in the current century. All information such as when, under what conditions and where a product or service is produced, which raw materials are used in its production, how it is packaged and distributed, how it should be used, how it should be disposed of after use and how it can be re-evaluated, must be presented to the consumer. In today's world where trade is so globalized, the life cycle of a product described above does not always take place within the national borders of a country. This cycle can cross the borders of more than one country. In this way, with its international spread, every corner of the world creates a large network in terms of production, distribution and consumption. Therefore, the entire life cycle of the products must be kept under control with reliable and clear data and determined criteria and standards. Today, this control traffic can be provided with ecological labels. Ecological labels play a critical role in monitoring this entire life cycle. The number of ecological labels worldwide…

When the products and services started to circulate very quickly in the national and international arena, it created a need for security and control. The Eco-Label system, or more clearly, environmental product or service labels, emerged from such a need. In this system, it is guaranteed that products and services have certain criteria and qualifications. When, where and under what conditions a product or service is produced, the usage performance of this product, its disposal after use and the re-use methods, in short, the life cycle of the product is explained to everyone with this system. Our organization has designed the Ekomark © Standard in accordance with the conditions of our country with the same approaches. This system is also based on volunteerism in our country and there is no coercion. In fact, before these studies of the European Union, in the 1970s, the rise in energy and oil prices and discussions on environmental problems and climate change in connection with these resources had started. In those years, the lowest energy efficiency and automobile industry required ...

Countries that implement the Eco-Label or ecological label system have to identify the official bodies responsible for ecological labeling activities within themselves and determine the duties, powers and responsibilities of these official bodies. In this context, ECO Label has been appointed as the organization operating in the ecological label system in countries. An Environmental Management System has been established in accordance with the Environmental Impact Assessment within the body of the certification body. In accordance with the European Union legislation, the nature, independence and impartiality of the said institution are guaranteed. In addition, the said institution is also responsible for correctly applying the provisions of the European Union directive. Our organization Ekomark © is aware of its environmental awareness and sensitivity to the environment and its responsibilities. Ekomark © Standard has been developed for this purpose. There is no product group for the main activity of construction within the product groups to which this standard is applied. However, criteria have been determined for the paints and varnishes product group and floor coatings product group included in the construction activities. The paints and varnishes product group is developed and marketed especially for interior use, both for personal purposes and by professionals.

Our organization Ekomark© has designed the Ekomark© Standard directly in accordance with the conditions of our country, based on the ecological label system put into practice by the European Union in 1992. While allowing the requesting companies to use the Ekomark © Label in their products and services, it complies with the criteria determined by the European Union on the basis of product groups. If the products and services comply with these criteria, it also gives the companies permission to use the Ekomark © Label, taking into account the best practice and performance conditions. The most important factor in determining these criteria is the environmental impact of products or services. In terms of human and animal health and the environment, it is taken into account whether these products and services harm nature or to what extent they are harmful. Environmental effects, which are generally taken into account while determining the criteria, can be listed as follows: environmental pollution, energy consumption and management, waste generation and management, resource use and depletion of resources, natural resource management, biodiversity, ecological system health and human health. Today, environmental pollution is at a level that threatens the future of humanity. Green areas…

Countries that are sensitive to environmental conditions and are concerned about leaving a more livable and clean environment for the future agree that economic growth should be independent of natural resources. In this respect, the ecological label system or Eco-Label system implemented by the European Union, applications such as the German Blue Angel and Nordic Swan (Scandinavian Swan) designed by other countries, and the Ekomark, which was developed by our organization in our country in a unique way, completely considering the conditions of our country. The © Standard has made significant advances in climate change, energy efficiency, healthy or hazardous materials, natural resources and waste (albeit recyclable). In our country, Ekomark © Label covers a number of services, including camping areas and tourist accommodation services, as well as many products. While determining the criteria for products and services, the whole life cycle from their design to their destruction was taken as a basis and their effects on the environment were examined in detail. The validity period of the determined criteria is three years. Both the developments in science and technology and these…

Our organization Ekomark © has developed and implemented the Ekomark © Standard in our country within the framework of the creation and dissemination of various ecological labels initiated by the European Union in order to minimize the damage they cause to nature during the production, use and destruction of products and services. With the Ekomark © Standard, it is aimed to develop the design, production and marketing activities of products and services that do not harm the environment, and to distinguish these products and services from others with the Ekomark © Label. With the Ekomark © Standard, consumers are also conscious of the negative effects of these products and services on the environment. There is no obligation for companies to set up the Ekomark © Standard or any ecological label application in their businesses. This system is completely voluntary. However, companies that offer products and services especially to the European Union should be conscious and attentive in this regard. In order to put the Ekomark © Label on the products and services offered to consumers, compliance with the criteria determined for the product groups in which these products and services are included is sought. While determining these criteria, the product or…

The ecological label or Eco-Label system is a system that was put into practice by the European Union in 1992, but before this system, a series of guidance standards were prepared and published by the International Standards Organization on environmental labels in the same years, unlike the certification standards. These standards are: TS EN ISO 14020 Ecological labels and declarations - General principles TS EN ISO 14024 Ecological labels and declarations - Type 1: Environmental labeling - Principles and methods TS EN ISO 14021 Ecological labels and declarations - Type 2: Environmental labels - Environmental self-declaration of related claims TS EN ISO 14025 Ecological labels and declarations - Type 3: Environmental declarations - Principles and procedures In our country, Ekomark © Standard is also based on the Eco-Label system implemented in the European Union. The Ekomark © Label, which is allowed to be used by companies that meet these standard requirements, aims to create a market advantage for environmentally preferred products. The aim of Ekomark © Standard is an environment where consumers can choose products that are good in terms of environmental conditions…

Ekomark © Tag is mainly associated with products and services. In general, it is displayed on the product packaging, on the company's website, or in the product catalogues. Today, there are many ecological labels not only in the European Union countries but all over the world. It is also possible to develop different labels. Energy efficiency labels or organic labels are examples. However, ecological labels have different features besides social responsibility and fair trade features. Ekomark © Standard, which is based on the Eco-Label system, is designed within the principles and methods of ISO 14024 Ecological labeling, like the European Union, and is a voluntary label system. The determined criteria have features and importance that can create environmental benefits. All of the criteria in the Ekomark © Standard have been determined by considering the effects on nature throughout the entire life cycle of the product. In this respect, Ekomark © Label, which will be used in products and services, gives consumers the opportunity to choose products and services that are sensitive to the protection of nature. In our increasingly globalized world, the ready-made clothing and textile industry is experiencing serious competition, especially in the Asian market.