From July 1st 2011, a national experiment will be carried out
for at least one year, to inform consumers through environmental
labelling. This experiment will be the subject to an assessment and
extended by parliament if appropriate. It will involve displaying
the carbon footprint of products on sale across all sectors,
incorporating both products that are manufactured and consumed in
France and products that are imported into the country for
consumption. The voluntary scheme is part of a wider programme
to:
- Include an environmental component in consumer purchasing
choices to support behavioural change;
- Provide the entire production and distribution chain with new
indicators to encourage better eco-designed products.
French environmental labelling briefing document
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