Brussels backtracks on product labelling
19/02/2013
Citing consumer safety, the commission said in a statement on February 13: “We are convinced that consumers, businesses and national authorities will greatly benefit from clear and consistent rules across the single market, more effective market surveillance and improved traceability of products.
“Manufacturers and importers shall ensure that products bear an indication of the country of origin of the product or, where the size or nature of the product does not allow it, that indication is to be provided on the packaging or in a document accompanying the product. For products manufactured in the European Union, the indication shall refer to the EU or to a particular member state.”
Italy’s footwear manufacturers association ANCI has welcomed the change of heart in Brussels. ANCI president, Cleto Sagripanti, said: “ANCI has been battling to bring the issue to light at a European and national level for quite some time; it’s one that is vital to our production system, excellence in manufacturing as well as consumer protection. This significant result is proof that the tireless efforts over the years helped move things in the right direction, and that ANCI never gave up.”
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