More European trade barriers
Nov 9, 2010 | 7:37 AM
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The Europeans are certainly skilled at inventing new trade barriers. Mandatory eco-labeling legislation has been passed in France.
By July of next year, environmental information will need to be made available at point of sale for all high volume consumer goods including food products.
The first eco-labeling requirement is expected to include only carbon footprint information, but there are concerns that it will be complicated and used as a trade barrier. Imported goods may automatically receive a poorer rating because of transportation costs, ignoring environmental benefits such as direct seeding on the Canadian Prairies.
