European Parliament approves compulsory ‘Made In’ labelling
17/04/2014
Organisations such as the Italian footwear manufacturers’ association, Assocalzaturifici, have worked very hard to convince politicians of the need to apply ‘made in’ labels to shoes and other products. This has often been in the face of fierce opposition from footwear brands and retail groups, particularly in northern Europe, who believe an obligation to tell European consumers where products are made may affect the prices they are able to charge.
After the vote, Assocalzaturifici’s director general, Fabio Aromatici, told Reuters: “‘Made In’ is about consumers who have a right to know where a product comes from. It supports European companies who choose a local production strategy and promotes the EU manufacturing industry.”
The EU’s Council of Ministers, made up usually of the heads of state of the 27 member states, will now be asked to approve the legislation.
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