South Korea to enhance target products of Eco-label Certification System

The Ministry of Environment of the South Korea issued a preliminary notice of legislation of draft partial amendment to the Products Subject to Eco-Labeling and Certification Criteria making it open to public comments from August 21 to September 11, 2024. The proposed amendment expands the scope of coverage of existing Eco-Label system to include lifestyle-related products and premium certified products for the aim of effectively adjusting target products and establishing and revising certification criteria for each target product. The amendment adds travel bags, automotive mats and interior products, electric ranges, dehumidifiers, general restaurants and contract food service, and cultural facilities as new items covered by the eco-label certification.