Sustainable export - Eco-labels

Eco-labels: a short guide for New Zealand producers

Eco-labels have been around for almost three decades and, although the use of some eco-labels is growing, their effectiveness is still being investigated. This briefing provides an overview of the main eco-label categories, their meaning and specifi cations, and explores their use in a trade context. It concludes by recommending areas for further research to determine the actual environmental and economic benefits of eco-labelling.   

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