Country-of-origin labelling hits stalemate
27/02/2015
The debate has powerful voices on both sides: makers of higher-end shoes, particularly those from Italy, wish to make it clear to consumers where the shoes are made. However, those with manufacturing operations in Asia and elsewhere are not so keen.
Cleto Sagripanti, head of Italian footwear manufacturers association Assocalzaturifici, said: “I think we are far from this law now because other countries, mainly Germany, are opposed and unfortunately Germany is now in a stronger position. But it is not because the Italian government is not doing enough, we are doing our best.”
While he conceded the law change wasn’t imminent he reiterated that Italy would keep pushing for the position at EU level.
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