European Union Wants to Clamp Down on Misleading Ecolabels with Penalties Against Greenwashing.

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Date: Tuesday October 31, 2023 02:24:24 pm
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    On September 19, 2023, the European Parliament and European Council agreed on a proposed set of rules to ban misleading advertisements and enhance product information provided to consumers. “Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive” (the Proposed Directive) will prohibit companies from making statements such as “carbon neutral” or “environmentally friendly” unless they can substantiate those claims. In addition, unless a sustainability label used is based on an approved certification scheme, or established by public authorities, it will also be contrary to the new set of rules.

    The EU proposal for a directive on green claims

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