Institutionalising the organic labelling scheme in China: a legitimacy perspective

Dendler, L and Dewick, P (2016) Institutionalising the organic labelling scheme in China: a legitimacy perspective. Journal of Cleaner Production, 134 (Part A). pp. 239-250. ISSN 0959-6526

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Abstract

© 2016 Elsevier Ltd. Transitioning towards organic consumption and production has been widely promoted as a more sustainable alternative for urban and rural food systems. Our paper shows how a focus on legitimacy can shed light on current barriers to deeper institutionalisation of the organic labelling scheme in China. Based upon documentary analysis, personal observations and over 70 qualitative interviews we identify consequential concerns amongst China's small scale farmers, limited support by the Chinese central government, and procedural problems as the main barriers. We discuss strategies to overcome these barriers, for example tighter certification procedures or more participatory arrangements. Our work contributes to the legitimacy, product labelling and food safety literatures as well as bourgeoning discussions on how to facilitate more sustainable consumption and production in China.

Item Type:	Article
Peer-reviewed:	Yes
Date Deposited:	20 Nov 2018 14:21
Publisher:	Elsevier
Additional Information:	Accepted manuscript, copyright Elsevier.
Divisions:	Faculties > Business and Law
Subject terms:	Science & Technology, Technology, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, Engineering, Environmental, Environmental Sciences, Science & Technology - Other Topics, Engineering, Environmental Sciences & Ecology, Organic food, China, Product labelling, Legitimacy, New institutional theory, WILLINGNESS-TO-PAY, FOOD, CONSUMPTION, CONSUMERS, PRODUCTS, MILK, ATTITUDES, MARKETS, 0907 Environmental Engineering, 0910 Manufacturing Engineering, 0915 Interdisciplinary Engineering, Environmental Sciences
URI:	https://e-space.mmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/621872
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.02.141
ISSN	0959-6526

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