Amman, July 9 (Petra) -- The Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) held a specialized workshop to highlight the Jordan Eco-Label (JO-Ecolabel) Program, a national initiative led by the Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization (JSMO) with support from the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ).
The program aims to encourage environmentally responsible production, enhance the competitiveness of Jordanian products, and provide manufacturers with a tool that adds market value while strengthening consumer confidence and expanding export opportunities.
Eng. Ahmad Al-Bass, representative of the chemicals and cosmetics industries sector at the Jordan Chamber of Industry, said the JO-Ecolabel represents a strategic opportunity for local manufacturers, enabling them to demonstrate their commitment to environmental responsibility and meet the growing demand for sustainable products in local and international markets.
He noted that the label would serve as a clear indication that Jordanian products comply with environmental standards and reflect global best practices in sustainable production.
During the workshop, attended by representatives from personal care and cosmetics companies, Eng. Baraa Hayari, Director of the Conformity Certificates Directorate at JSMO, highlighted Jordan’s increasing focus on sustainability and green economy principles.
She said the initiative aligns with the objectives of the Economic Modernization Vision, which seeks to enhance industrial competitiveness, improve resource efficiency, promote innovation, and support the transition toward more sustainable production and consumption models.
Hayari explained that JSMO is developing the JO-Ecolabel as the first environmental certification scheme in the region designed in accordance with leading international practices. The certification process will rely on scientifically based environmental criteria and comprehensive product life cycle assessments to evaluate environmental impacts from raw material sourcing through production, use, recycling, and final disposal.
GIZ Policy Advisor David Musleh emphasized the significant progress made in implementing the JO-Ecolabel Project, supported technically through the Green Action in Enterprises (GAIN) project carried out by GIZ.
The workshop sought to prepare Jordan’s industrial sector for future market requirements by promoting sustainable production practices and highlighting the growing importance of environmental performance as a key factor in global competitiveness alongside product quality and pricing.
Participants were briefed on the gradual rollout of the eco-label program, which will initially cover tissue paper products and laundry detergents, followed by personal care and cosmetics products in the second phase and cement products in the third phase. The session also covered certification requirements, applicable fees, and the role of universities in preparing product life cycle assessment studies.
The JO-Ecolabel Program is a voluntary national certification initiative awarded to products and services that demonstrate strong environmental performance. Applicants must meet established environmental criteria, comply with national regulations, and fulfill the requirements set by the program’s guidelines.
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