Standardization of European food ecolabels can prevent consumer confusion, study finds

A study from Aarhus University, Denmark, shows that there are differences in how European food ecolabels are created, with variations in functional units, system boundaries, and impact categories assessed. The study urges the need for standardization to avoid consumer confusion.

An ecolabel is a certification that evaluates a range of environmental impacts and may, in certain cases, also encompass social considerations.

Researchers from the Department of Agroecology analyzed 31 food ecolabels based on LCAs across EU countries, Norway, the UK, and Switzerland. The study outcome is said to be the first comprehensive overview of such labels.

Standardization of European food ecolabels can prevent consumer confusion, study finds

Back To Top
×Close search
Search