Abstract
Abstract: This chapter discusses eco-labelling of food products from different types of agriculture, together with the underlying certification systems. Three types of agricultural production are on various points compared with conventional agricultural practice: organic farming, integrated agriculture and regional products. For comparison reasons, three related eco-labelling schemes are added that are relevant for agricultural products: industrial eco-labelling, sustainability certification of natural resources and Fair Trade labelling. Thereafter the effectiveness of the schemes is discussed. The chapter ends with a discussion of some perspectives, particularly of the ever increasing number of labelling schemes.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Environmental Assessment and Management in the Food Industry |
| Editors | U. Sonesson, J. Berlin, F. Ziegler |
| Publisher | Woodhead Publishing Limited |
| Pages | 374-397 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-84569-552-1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- eco-labelling
- environmental certification
- sustainability certification
- organic farming
- integrated agriculture
- regional products
- sustainable agriculture