EFF (Environmental Footprint of Food database)

The Environmental Footprint of Food (EFF) database consists of a collection of Life Cycle Inventories (LCIs) of food products, from cradle-to-grave. The goal of the Environmental Footprint of Food (EFF) database, more specifically the environmental impact results, is to inform users (consumers, scientists, government etc.) about the environmental impact of the products that are consumed. This guidance document describes the methodological approach, scope, data sources, data model and limitations of the EFF database and the environmental footprint results. The purpose is to provide as much transparency as possible with respect to the disclosed environmental footprints to facilitate future updates and to enable end users to apply the information in a robust way.