Brussels, 12/01/2004 (Agence Europe) - Three Directorates General (trade, enterprise and internal market) at the European Commission are currently examining whether it is appropriate to bring in a "made in the EU" label, Arancha Gonzalez, spokesperson for Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy said confirming information given by The Financial Times. Recalling that the Italian Presidency and some industries, mainly the textile sector, last year urged in favour of such a Community system, she explained that the Commission had held preliminary discussions with Member States on the subject during December last. Nonetheless, "all options are open for now", she said in response to questions on whether or not a label of EU origin could exist at the same time as labels indicating a country of origin and on the compulsory or optional nature of a mark of EU origin. "We are exploring" and the feasibility study is underway, she said in substance, considering that a "made in Europe" label could "improve the European Union's visibility" and also allow adequate information to be given to consumers. She admitted, however, that such a system could entail additional costs for industry. The Commission is expected to finalise a report on the question end February or early March.