EU heads towards mandatory Eco-labelling - by Armin Mayer
Brussels policy-makers are planning a far-reaching expansion of mandatory labelling and “eco-design” requirements in the European Union, as part of a push to cut carbon dioxide emissions, resource use and waste.
The existing labeling scheme for energy-using products such as washing machines and refrigerators will be extended to all manufactured consumer goods, from windows and bathtubs to shoes and clothing. The EU’s voluntary “flower” or “eco-label”, which can be found on consumer goods such as detergents and shampoos with a low environmental impact, will also be simplified in an effort to cover more products.
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