Implementation of European Union ecolabel and its effect on Thai exports

Abstract

All over the world are becoming aware of the selection and use of products and services that cause less environmental impact or preserving the environment Make each country including various organizations Have introduced the above concept into an environmental label That is to certify that the product has passed all stages of the inspection, from raw material selection, production, distribution To the destruction of that product In which the European Union issued their environmental labeling regulations Under the name of the EU flower project. The European Union is the largest market and is the driving force of the world economy When the European Union issued their own environmental labels Thailand, which has a lot of trade in both exports and imports with the EU, is it affected by this environmental label or not?

From the study Found that the European environmental label is a type 1 environmental label, which is a voluntary measure, there is no regulation. If the product does not have an EU environmental labeling, then it can freely import and export the European Union. But may cause inequality within the market of consumer product selection Because consumers began to have behavioral buying choices that are aware of the environmental impact Which may be more selective to buy smart products than non-stuck products in the same category, However, the business sector in Thailand still lacks knowledge and ability. And funds for compliance with the European Environmental Labeling Act, it is therefore necessary for the government to come in to help build strength to return the products that meet the requirements and sustainability of the country.