Eco Label Sri Lanka (National Cleaner Production Centre Sri Lanka)

Ecolabel Sri Lanka

The Ecolabel Sri Lanka journey began in 2018, when it was initiated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) under the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production (10YFP CI-SCP). This global initiative aims to support the shift towards sustainable patterns of consumption and production, particularly in developing countries, through capacity-building and policy support.

Building on its early progress, Ecolabel Sri Lanka gained international recognition in 2021 by becoming a full member of the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN).  Full membership signified that Sri Lanka’s ecolabelling programme met the necessary criteria to be recognized among established global peers.

A major milestone was achieved in 2024, when the Ecolabel Sri Lanka programme was officially accredited by the Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB) in accordance with ISO/IEC 17065:2012. This international standard specifies requirements for bodies certifying products, processes, and services, ensuring credibility, impartiality, and technical competence. Accreditation by SLAB affirmed the integrity and reliability of the ecolabelling certification system.

In the same year, 2024, Ecolabel Sri Lanka expanded its international engagement through technical collaboration agreements such as Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) with several prominent global ecolabelling programmes such as Japan Ecomark. These partnerships enhance knowledge exchange, harmonization of standards, and facilitate mutual recognition, thereby promoting cross-border acceptance of ecolabelled products.

Ecolabel Sri Lanka continued its growth trajectory by extending its scope in 2025 to include sustainable food products. This expansion addresses growing consumer and market demand for environmentally responsible food choices, while encouraging local producers to adopt sustainable agricultural and processing practices in line with global ecolabelling criteria.

Currently Available Product Categories

1. Dairy Products
2. Tea Products
3. Construction Chemicals and Products
4. Textile and Apparel
5. Activated Carbon-Based Products
6. Rubber and Rubber-Based Products
7. Printers and Copiers
8. Steel and Steel-Based Products
9. Cement
10. Hotels and Restaurants
11. Confectionery Products
12. Plant-Based Products
13. Detergent Products

Ecolabel Certified Companies

1. Richlife Dairies Pvt Ltd
2. Horana Plantation PLC (Rubber)
3. Horana Plantations PLC (Tea)
4. Nippon Paint Lanka Pvt Ltd
5. JAT Holdings PLC
6. Union Chemicals Lanka PLC
7. Samson Rajarata Tiles
8. Megakem Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
9. Thalawakele Plantation PLC
10. Kelani Valley Plantation PLC
11. Eltoro Roofing Products Limited
12. Hayleys Fabric PLC
13. Teejay Lanka PLC
14. Quick Tea (Pvt) Ltd – Akbar Brothers
15. Basilur Tea Exports (Pvt) Ltd
16. Finlays Colombo Limited
17. Haycarb PLC
18. Lankem Robbialac
19. Royal Palm Beach Resort
20. South Asia Textiles
21. CBL Foods International
22. Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited
23. Harischandra Mills PLC
24. Melwire Rolling (Pvt) Ltd