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Dear Members, Partners and Friends,
Welcome to the December issue of the TSPN Newsletter! This Newsletter aims to provide you with quick and regular information on key activities and news related to the TSPN network, its members and other standard-related actors, with a particular emphasis on voluntary sustainability standards. It further gives you a short overview of upcoming events and recent publications.
We appreciate any feedback and comments on this newsletter.
The TSPN Secretariat wishes you a peaceful holiday season and a Happy New Year!
TSPN Member Activities
FAST launches Financial Marketplace Online Training Workshops
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EU wants clearer Food Labelling
The European Parliament voted to make nutrition labelling of pre-packed foods mandatory, , but rejected calls by health and consumer organisations' for a traffic light system giving consumers a visual warning for high fat, sugar or salt content of a product.
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SAI & IFC Release their Practical Reference Book “Measure & Improve Your Labour Standards Performance"
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In Other Headlines
IFC Sustainability Policy and Performance Standards
Final Public Consultation Period is opended.
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“Radical Transparency - When Brands Compete on Environmental Impact”
Dan Goleman writes about the powerful combination of sustainability metrics and information technology in the hands of consumers.
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UNEP: “Voluntary Environmental or Sustainability Labelling for Sustainable Consumption and Production”
UNEP recognizes voluntary labeling and standards as the critical connection between sustainable consumption and production.It is in response to that UNEP has initiated a number of activities.
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CIRAD | Farmers Organisations and Quality Chains in Vietnam
The vietnamese government has passed laws, drawn up standards and organized training courses. However, for small-scale producers it is still hard to access these quality chains.
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About the TSPN
The Trade Standards Practitioners Network (TSPN) is an international network established in 2005. Our diverse membership base includes multi-lateral agencies, bilateral organizations, research institutes, and providers of technical assistance, standard-setting bodies, NGOs, and other practitioner organizations in developing countries.
Upcoming Events
IFC Performance Standards
São Paulo and Washington D.C.
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22-29 Jul 10
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28th International Horticultural Congress
Lisbon, Portugal
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22-27 Aug 10
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AGRO2010 - The Scientific International Week around Agronomy
Montpellier, France
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29 Aug - 3 Sep 10
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International Conference on Sustainable Development Evaluations
Brussels, Belgium
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17-19 Nov 10
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