Conference on Ecolabels and the Greening of the Food Market

Conference on Ecolabels and the Greening of the Food Market
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
November 7-9, 2002

ORGANIZERS
Tufts University, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Economic Research Service, US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service, US Department of Agriculture

TOPICS COVERED
This conference is a response to the rapidly growing use of ecolabels, which has raised several questions: How credible are they? How can labels motivated by bona fide environmental concern be distinguished from those that are just a marketing ploy? How well do consumers understand them, and how much confidence do they have in them? What are the appropriate roles of government and private organizations is setting standards and enforcing compliance?

MORE INFORMATION
For details on the program, registration, and accommodations, please visit http://nutrition.tufts.edu/conted/ecolabels

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