What is the Eco-label?

An Eco-label is a mark indicating that a product or service meets specific environmental standards.

It is a symbol created to represent a voluntary reward system, applied to products that, throughout their life cycle—including raw material sourcing, production, consumption, use, and end-of-life disposal—demonstrate lower environmental impact compared to others in the same product group. This symbol is used for products that have proven compliance with criteria determined according to their product group and have reduced environmental effects.

The right to use this logo is granted by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change of Türkiye, based on voluntary applications and following an evaluation process. Companies must go through a specific procedure to obtain permission to use the label.

What Are the Advantages of the Eco-label?

Informs consumers and raises awareness about environmental sensitivity,
Encourages both environmental protection and economic efficiency for producers,
Adapts market development in line with environmental sensitivity,
Promotes continuous improvement of production processes and service stages according to current conditions,
Offers consumers the opportunity to choose environmentally friendly products.

Who Can Apply for the Eco-label?

Those possessing products in the specified groups below may apply for the Eco-label:

Manufacturers,
Producers,
Exporters,
Importers,
Service Providers,
Wholesalers and Retailers.

Click here to access some of the companies that have received the Eco-label.

How to Obtain the Eco-label?

In Türkiye, the authorized institution for granting the Eco-label is the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change. Applicants may first request preliminary information from the Ministry to understand the detailed criteria and how to prepare the application file.

An application file must be prepared in accordance with the specified criteria. The Ministry states that if the application is accepted, a copy of the file must be kept by the applicant and kept up to date throughout the Eco-label usage period. The application file must include the following documents and information:

Introduction of the applicant (natural or legal person), address, contact details, and an application petition for the product,
Company incorporation deed, articles of association, or charter as published in the Trade Registry Gazette,
Notarized signature circular of the person(s) authorized to represent the organization,
Description of the applicant's relationship to the product,
Commercial presentation of the product,
Payment receipt showing that the application fee has been deposited to the Ministry’s revolving fund account,
Information and documentation related to the product criteria (calculations, tests, analyses, measurements, certificates, etc.),
Other information and documents requested by the Ministry.

The application file must be submitted both physically and electronically. Information and documents regarding the criteria must be listed and separated with dividers. In the electronic version, a separate sub-folder must be prepared for each criterion.

What is the Eco-label Application Fee?

The application fees for the Eco-label are as follows:

Description	Amount (VAT Included)
Eco-label Application Fee	13,000.00 TL
Annual Usage Fee for the Eco-label	6,500.00 TL

Note that granted Eco-labels are valid for 4 years. After this period, a new application is required.

For detailed information about the application process, you can email: [email protected]

Which Product Groups Are Eligible for Application?

Below is a list of some product groups eligible for application:

Tissue Paper Products: Includes tissue papers in sheet or roll form used for absorbing liquids suitable for personal hygiene or cleaning dirty surfaces.
Hand Dishwashing Detergents: Consists of detergent products designed and marketed for hand-washing items such as glassware, dishes, and kitchen utensils.
Personal Care and Cosmetic Products: Includes bar soap, liquid soap, shampoo, shower gel, hand and body cream, hair conditioner, shaving soap, and shaving foam.
Dishwasher Detergent Products: Includes dishwasher detergents in gel, powder, and multi-component forms, as well as rinse aid products.
Laundry Detergent Products: Includes powder, liquid, and capsule detergents for washing machines, pre-treatment stain removers, and hand-washing laundry detergents.
Hard Surface Cleaners: Includes all-purpose hard surface cleaners, kitchen surface cleaners, glass cleaners, and sanitary surface cleaners for both domestic and industrial use.

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