EU ponders "Made in the EU" label

Plans for a compulsory "Made in the EU" label for products manufactured in the EU are currently under discussion, but not all EU countries and business groups are backing the idea, the Financial Times reports.

While the European Commission sees this labelling as a way to promote the EU’s image abroad and fight counterfeiting, it is feared that it might lead to higher costs and more administrative work.

Brand experts also see it unlikely that a "Made in the EU" marking would have t...