TheRoleofInternationalStandardsPlenarySession3The.pptVIP

The Role of International Standards Plenary Session 3: The supporting role of the OECD Guidelines Christian Thorun, Policy Officer at the Federation of German Consumer Organizations Paris, 15 June 2009 * Point of departure Consumers … want to be treated fairly are increasingly interested to know how a product was produced ask with what kind of products a company earns its money However: There is still a significant gap between consumer attitudes and consumer behavior – yet it is getting smaller * Major constraint for sustainable/ ethical consumption There is a lack of: Shared understanding