Agrément South Africa has launched Eco-labelling System for Building Materials and Products
Agrément South Africa, an entity of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, was appointed as the Competent Body (or the licensor) to oversee the establishment and operationalising of the government’s eco-labelling system for building materials and products known as ecoASA.
The eco-labelling system was established based on existing international standards and adapted for suitability in South Africa. In particular, the system conform to ISO 14024 Environmental Labels and Declarations: Environmental Labelling Type I, Guiding Principles and Procedures.