The French antitrust authority (Autorité de la concurrence) has announced it is starting inquiries ex officio to analyze the competitive functioning of the product rating systems sectorin particular when it aims to provide consumers with information on the sustainability-related characteristics of consumer products and services.
Available via digital applications or labels that voluntarily affixed by manufacturers, these rating systems focus on nutritional quality, environmental impact, energy efficiency, and so on, said the French Authority. Present in a wide range of sectors (agri-food, cosmetics, textiles, toys, household appliances, interior design and tourist accommodation), some systems may be created