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European Food-Labeling Policy: Successes And Limitations

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  • Bureau, Jean-Christophe
  • Valceschini, Egizio

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The EU policy on voluntary food labeling emphasizes the geographical origin of the products. Specialty products from a given area (e.g., wine) benefit from a reputation premium that is well-identified by consumers. Public authorities allow exclusive use of the appellation to a group of producers in exchange for commitments on production techniques, certification and control, and obligation of a collective use of the name. In spite of many successful aspects, the future of this policy is uncertain in a globalized environment. Caveats in the regulation (moral hazard, bureaucracy), lack of international readability of the labels, and competition from registered brand names are the main limitations of the EU policy.

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  • Bureau, Jean-Christophe & Valceschini, Egizio, 2003. "European Food-Labeling Policy: Successes And Limitations," Journal of Food Distribution Research, Food Distribution Research Society, vol. 34(3), pages 1-7, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:jlofdr:27048
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.27048
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    1. Egizio Valceschini & Armelle Maze, 2000. "La politique de la qualité agro-alimentaire dans le contexte international," Économie rurale, Programme National Persée, vol. 258(1), pages 30-41.
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