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T1 Trade and Environment Briefings: Sustainability Standards for Consumer Goods - Policy Brief
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A1 International Trade Centre, 
A1 International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development, 
K1 green economy
K1 consumer goods
K1 standard
K1 international trade
K1 sustainable production
K1 textile
K1 Sustainable Development
K1 Trade
PB International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development
SN Not Available
SN 1816-6970
YR 2012
FD 2012
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/25956
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/25956
NO Sustainability standards have emerged in the marketplace for food, textiles and a wide range of consumer goods and services over the last 25 years, and their role continues to grow, particularly in emerging markets. Standards provide consumers with information and assurance about the environmental impact of production and so help build value into certified goods and services. By providing information on environmental benefits otherwise not priced in the value chain, sustainability standards and certification have a key role to play in helping developing countries transition to a green economy. However, many developing countries are concerned that these standards can be potential non-tariff barriers to trade.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 16, 2026