Directive (EU) 2024/825

Regulation

The “empowering consumers for the green transition” directive, applicable since 27 September 2026. Among other things, it bans unproven generic environmental claims, sustainability labels not based on a certification scheme or set up by public authorities, and neutrality claims based on offsetting.

Reference source: eur-lex.europa.eu

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