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European Parliament adopts new anti-greenwashing law

Activists Colour EU Parliament Green To Expose Greenwashing Of Farming Reform
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New EU laws to prohibit false environmental claims in line with UK Advertising Standards Authority guidance.

On January 17, 2024, members of the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of a directive to tackle greenwashing by prohibiting false environmental claims. This aims to protect consumers from misleading marketing practices, in particular claims about the environmental impact of products or services.

The approval of the directive comes after months