In the light of the existence of green technical trade barrier in form of "ECO-LABEL" among countries, the researchers collected the data and information about environmental eco- labeling scheme from the major countries, and established the global environmental eco-labeling inquiry system through data analysis and in-depth research. The inquiry system provides a more convenient, efficient information search channels for government, businesses and consumers to know about environmental eco- labeling scheme the countries implementing.
The system is designed to fill in gaps in the research on "eco-label" technical information, which provides strong technical support for the domestic enterprises to explore the international market. The inquiry system covers eco labeling system (including the product standards, application procedures, fees, certification bodies, etc.) of the major countries/area of the world, allowing the domestic enterprises and individuals to have a more comprehensive and clearer understanding of eco- labeling and environmental development trend of product. Furthermore, it helps the domestic enterprises to overcome the green technical trade barrier in form of "ECO-LABEL" from foreign countries, to further expand overseas market share.
The late 1970s, the world has been widely implemented eco-labeling schemes . Currently, most countries have developed environmentally friendly eco-labeling schemes, most of which are voluntary in nature. Europe is the birthplace of eco-labeling, but also the development of standards and services in a more complete regional. Germany in 1977 launched the "Blue Angel" (Blue Angel) eco-labeling schemes launched the world's first eco-labeling schemes. According to the survey results showed that 79 % of German consumers recognize the "Blue Angel ", and generally concur "Blue Angel" eco-label is reliable. In Germany , more than 4,000 kinds of products have been made eco-label . The EU also launched in 1992, the European eco-label system - European flower , widely implemented in the EU member countries , access to eco- labeled products often called the " decal products ." After a decade of development, the "applique products" has been on the European market enjoyed a high reputation. Four Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Finland) jointly launched the White Swan label (Nordic Swan Label), is the world's first multi-national co-operative environmental labeling program, the White Swan label in the Nordic countries with high visibility, 67% national awareness of the label. In addition to the Nordic addition, some European countries have also implemented their own environmental labeling system, such as France, the Netherlands, Spain, Croatia, the Czech Republic and other countries have implemented their own eco- label.
In Asia, such as China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand and other countries have also launched their own eco-labeling schemes. Green Council is committed to the implementation in Hong Kong Green Label Scheme to strengthen consumers, manufacturers and suppliers of environmental awareness. The Chinese government regards as a national strategy for sustainable development, the environmental protection as a basic national policy, and actively explore the environment and economic development of effective ways that" economic efficiency ", "green GDP" concepts , which greatly promoted the society for environmental protection economic importance , effectively promoting environmental protection and economic development . To meet the international situation , China was founded in 1994 Environmental Labeling Product Certification Committee , began with the international eco- labeling schemes docking China environmental labeling program , and in 2003 established the State Environmental Protection Administration of Environmental Certification Center . China Environmental Labeling Scheme has now formed a strict legal system and with international standards of management institutional structures for effective implementation of environmental labeling certification provides a solid legal foundation.
America and Australia, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have also successfully implemented a green labeling system, such as the U.S. Green Label (Green Seal), Canada's environmental choice plan, a good environmental choice in Australia and New Zealand environmental labeling system selection label system. These eco-friendly eco- labeling system for domestic consumers have to provide clear, scientific information about products and services, environmental performance information , but also to some extent affected the development of the market direction .
To help companies across the " green eco-labeling system," the technical barriers, the urgent need to collect major trading partner countries, including some of the major developing countries in the establishment of non-tariff trade barriers to trade information, the establishment of a database, analyze its impact on exports actual and potential impacts to the establishment of export merchandise trade early warning and rapid response mechanism for the expansion of exports escort.
