FAQs

Currently, at the national level, there are no recyclability tests for plastic packaging, we only have that for paper packaging ( Aticelca® test). Therefore, self-declarations under ISO 14021 can be ...

Where a claim is made regarding the reduction of environmental impacts/environmental footprint of the product or organization, as scientific evidence it is necessary to have conducted an LCA study, according ...

According to the definitions added to Directive 2005/29/EC as a result of the amendments provided for in Directive 2024/825/EU: “Sustainability label” refers toany public or private trust mark, quality mark ...

According to the definitions added to Directive 2005/29/EC as a result of the amendments provided by Directive 2024/825/EU: “Generic environmental claim” refers to any environmental claim made in writing or ...

According to definitions added to Directive 2005/29/EC as a result of amendments under Directive 2024/825/EU: in the context of a commercial communication, “green claim” refers to any message or representation ...

It is particularly important to prohibit claims based on offsetting greenhouse gas emissions that claim that a product, whether a good or service, has a neutral, reduced, or positive impact ...

Directive 2024/825/EU amending Directive 2005/29/EC on Unfair Commercial Practices applies indiscriminately to all communication practices between businesses (of any size) and consumers by providing measures and prohibitions not to mislead ...

Brand names also fall under the scope of the new Directive 2024/825/EU. If such names invoke environmental issues, one must be able to prove their veracity as with any other ...

Prohibitions regarding green claims are introduced by Directive 2024/825/EU in Annex I of Directive 29/2005. This annex represents the black list of practices that are always prohibited. For example, the ...

In general, using independent third-party certification lends more credibility to communication. Relying on public, transparent and verifiable requirements also strengthens the company’s position in demonstrating that it is not greenwashing. ...