FAQs

No. Certifications on carbon neutrality based (even partially) on offsetting are no longer compliant with the regulation, based on the new prohibition 4c of Annex I. ...

No. The use of the “green” attribute for the product as a whole, when it should refer to a specific aspect, is in any case forbidden and must be considered ...

It can be used without further qualification only if there is evidence of the product’s excellent environmental performance (page 14 of the Guide). It can be used with reference to ...

No The provisions of the Directive apply to all types of claims and sustainability labels concerning both environmental and social characteristics. ...

The Authority acts on its own initiative, or following a complaint. This can happen before, during and after a commercial transaction has taken place. Traders have the burden of proof ...

Each Member State is expected to designate one or more competent authorities responsible for enforcement, including inspections, penalties and judicial proceedings. Member States then have the possibility to define these ...

No. They presumably will be from 27 September 2026. ...