The environmental label must and will signal to third countries a whole range of important environmental concepts: that adverse effects on the environment can be reduced in the manufacture of certain product groups; that common goals for environmentally friendly consumption should be promoted; and that the relevant international standards must be observed.
Man kan mindske negative miljøpåvirkninger i produktionen af bestemte produktgrupper. Fælles mål for miljøvenligt forbrug skal fremmes, og det skal være muligt at forene det med tilsvarende internationale standarder.