“Made in Germany” – EU Parliament Push for Mandatory Designation of Origin

09/23/2014

The “Made in …” labeling goes back to the Merchandise Act of the British House of Commons dating 1887 was to protect the British population from cheap, low-quality goods, in particular from Germany. The warning notice however has become a hallmark of quality and the EU Parliament is considering to make a “Made In …” labeling mandatory for all non-food products in the EU.

Source: Deloitte Tax News.

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