Committee Stage Current 33rd Dáil 42/2021
National Standards Authority of Ireland (Carbon Footprint Labelling) Bill 2021
- Sponsor
- Duncan Smith
- Introduced
- 25 Mar 2021
- Last updated
- 2 May 2025
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- Gives the National Standards Authority of Ireland power to create and promote standard labels showing carbon footprint information for products, processes, and practices.
- Allows businesses to voluntarily use standardized carbon footprint marks to inform consumers about environmental impact of what they buy.
- Currently in Committee Stage; aims to establish a standardized system for carbon labelling rather than impose mandatory requirements on companies.
Stage timeline
- First Stage 33rd Dáil25 Mar 2021
- Second Stage 33rd Dáil25 Mar 2021
- Committee Stage 33rd Dáil1 May 2025