Glossary:Eco-label
The European Union (EU) eco-label is awarded to products and services with reduced environmental impacts. It is a voluntary scheme laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 and administered by the European eco-labelling board (EUEB), which includes representatives from industry, environmental protection groups and consumer organisations. The scheme is backed by the European Commission, all EU Member States and the other countries of the European Economic Area (EEA) and has been in operation since 1993.
Further information
- European Commission - Environment - Ecolabel
- Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 of 17 July 2000 (legal text)