Decree No. 29 of 1997 (VIII. 29.) KTM of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Country Planning concerning requirements for the use of distinctive signs on environmentally friendly and green products.

The purpose of this Decree is promote a better information of producers, service providers, distributors and customers, the dissemination of eco-friendly products and the development of environmental consciousness. This decree shall not apply to medicines, foodstuffs and beverages, to substances and products defines as very toxic and falling under special regulation. The distinctive sign, shown in Annex 1, may be used on products and for services certified as environmentally friendly by an organization appointed by the Ministry of Agriculture. The certification procedure is ruled as well by this Decree. For the use of the distinctive sign a contract must be stipulated between the producer or distributor and the organization. The right of use of the distinctive sign may be obtained through a tender. Illegal use of the sign is prohibited and punishable with the environmental protection fine.