Question 1

What does the National Standards Authority of Ireland (Carbon Footprint Labelling) Bill 2021 do?

Accepted Answer

Amends the National Standards Authority of Ireland Act 1996 to empower NSAI to develop and promote carbon footprint labelling standards for products across their full lifecycle. Requires NSAI and the Minister to formulate carbon footprint specifications, declare them as Irish Standards, and supervise standard marks showing conformity with those specifications. Defines carbon footprint as greenhouse gas emissions from raw material extraction, manufacturing, shipping, normal use, and end-of-life disposal of commodities.

Question 2

What stage is the National Standards Authority of Ireland (Carbon Footprint Labelling) Bill 2021 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 2 May 2025, the National Standards Authority of Ireland (Carbon Footprint Labelling) Bill 2021 is at Committee Stage in 33rd Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the National Standards Authority of Ireland (Carbon Footprint Labelling) Bill 2021?

Accepted Answer

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (Carbon Footprint Labelling) Bill 2021 was sponsored by Duncan Smith, and was introduced on 25 Mar 2021.

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