Social and Environmental Standards From Fragmentation to Coordination

Authors
Publication date 2017
Number of pages 44
Publisher Geneva: International Trade Centre
Organisations
  • Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG) - Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research (AISSR)
Abstract Voluntary standards have been rising fast, leading to similar standards operating in the same markets. This study finds multiple standards in 86 of 90 markets it reviewed, which creates confusion for consumers and producers alike. This joint report with the European University Institute is the second of a series that goes from identifying social and environmental standards to outlining markets that are most fragmented. It offers recommendations for coordination for standard-setting organizations and policymakers.
Document type Report
Note ITC Document Number: SIVC-17-100.E
Language English
Published at http://www.intracen.org/publication/Social-and-environmental-standards-2017/
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