26 Jul 2024 --- Regulatory, standardization and accreditation institutions from Latin America and the Caribbean have legally formed the Environmental Alliance of America to develop a new regional eco-labeling program. The Alliance targets more consistent eco-labelling standards among different nations. The initiative — backed by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) through funding from Germany — seeks to drive sustainable trade and promote better-informed consumer choices in a market that represents over 450 million people.