Lost in Labels: In the Maze of the Environmental Labels: An Opportunity or a Barrier?
International Trade Forum › Num. 1-2/2008, Janvier 2008
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Shopping green for food in supermarkets can be difficult -- deciding between products with labels proclaiming their organic origin, fair trade qualities or low carbon footprint can be confusing. The challenge for food producers seeking to export to international markets can be even more demanding: certification is often too expensive for small exporters. The proliferation of private standards stems from rising global concern for sustainable development, supported by the demand for social equity. While ethical and environmental standards can bring benefits for both producers and consumers, their growing number and a lack of harmonization may create a barrier to trade for producers from developing countries, which is the opposite of what free- and fair-trade proponents, and consumers, actually want.
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Lost in Labels: In the Maze of the Environmental Labels: An Opportunity or a Barrier?
Shopping 'green' for food in supermarkets can be difficult - deciding between products with labels proclaiming their organic origin, fair trade qualities or low carbon footprint can...
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