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The UK government has rejected plans to impose a 'made in
the EU' stamp on British produced goods. In a written statement
to the European Commission (EC), trade minister Mike O'Brien
said there was "no support" for the EU stamp and that
the idea "should be dropped" immediately.
The statement comes just weeks after the minister tried to
soothe concerns raised by UK manufacturing and retail businesses
over the validity and usefulness of the label. It follows an
"extensive consultation" between the government, businesses
and consumer groups, which uncovered overwhelming opposition
to it.
However, opinion remains split in other parts of Europe. German
industry, for example, is heavily against the proposals but Italian
producers are largely in favour.
In the statement O'Brien said: "Our consultation clearly
shows that there is no support for a 'Made in Europe' mark and
our view is that the idea for one should now be dropped.
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