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EU Empowering Consumers Directive (2024/825)

DefinedTerm · Legislation

Evidence-based green claims. Bans 'eco-friendly' without proof. Penalty: 4% turnover.

TERM CODE
ecgt-2024
LEGISLATION IDENTIFIER
ECGT — Sept 2026
LEGISLATION JURISDICTION
Global / Multilateral
LEGISLATION LEGAL FORCE
https://schema.org/NotInForce
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