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Consumer group urges caution on carbon labels
5 Jul 2010Carbon labels displaying figures on the emissions of products such as food and drinks are "pointless" because they are based on carbon footprinting methodologies presenting serious defects, EU consumer group Anec has warned.
Vote on further EuP standards likely this autumn
30 Aug 2010Member states may vote on ecodesign standards for several energy-using products (EuP) including water heaters in October or November following final stakeholder feedback and inter-service consultations within the European Commission.
NewsEC issues draft ecolabel criteria for graphic paper
25 Aug 2010The European Commission's environment department has released draft revised criteria for awarding the EU's 'Flower' ecolabel to copying and graphic paper. Environmental group EEB said there had been improvements in some areas.
NewsLamp manufacturers urged to use German ecolabel
16 Aug 2010German environment agency UBA has called on energy-saving lamp makers to use the new Blue Angel ecolabel. The call comes just before the start of the second stage of a gradual EU ban on incandescent and low-efficiency halogen light bulbs.
NewsText of battery labelling regulation published
21 Jul 2010The text of an EU regulation setting labelling requirements for automotive and rechargeable batteries has been released by the Council of Ministers. The batteries directive says labels must display the charge capacity of batteries.
NewsEU issues GPP criteria for eight product groups
19 Jul 2010The European Commission has published voluntary green public procurement (GPP) criteria for eight product groups following a consultation. The criteria will help authorities identify the greenest products when awarding public contracts.
NewsFood companies issue green assessment guidance
13 Jul 2010A group of companies has adopted ten principles to guide environmental impact assessments of the food and drink supply chain. The guidance will underpin the development of a methodology due to be completed by 2011.
AnalysisWorking together on products' carbon footprint
26 May 2010Concerned with both their image and bottom line, retailers have been investing time and money into developing and communicating information on the carbon footprint of their products. EU and national governments are now starting to support these efforts.
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