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Green labels to appear on commodities as from 2009
Hanoi (VNA) - Green labels or eco-labels will be applied on
commodities on a trial basis as from 2009 and nationwide as from 2012, the Directorate for Standards and Quality (STAMEQ) has said.
The labels, issued by the Environment Protection Department, aim to
encourage the production and consumption of environment-friendly products, thus build up awareness of environment protection for businesses.
Vietnam aims to have 10 percent of exported goods and 50 percent of goods for the domestic market bearing green labels by 2020.
commodities on a trial basis as from 2009 and nationwide as from 2012, the Directorate for Standards and Quality (STAMEQ) has said.
The labels, issued by the Environment Protection Department, aim to
encourage the production and consumption of environment-friendly products, thus build up awareness of environment protection for businesses.
Vietnam aims to have 10 percent of exported goods and 50 percent of goods for the domestic market bearing green labels by 2020.
