The issue of environmental certification as a function of state government

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N. Zilnyk

The article is devoted to the complex research problems of environmental certification. By the analysis of scientific literature and legal dictionary the concept and characteristics of environmental certification have been defined. The concept of environmental certification to consolidate on the legislative level has been proposed, through the enactment of law about environmental certification. Has been emphasized that the introduction of environmental certification meets the requirements of the international community, the consumer needs to obtain harmless products for his health and promote environmental protection.

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