Green Claims Code - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 11:16, 16 March 2022

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	Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/greenwashing-cma-puts-businesses-on-notice https://www.gov.uk/government/news/greenwashing-cma-puts-businesses-on-notice]		Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/greenwashing-cma-puts-businesses-on-notice https://www.gov.uk/government/news/greenwashing-cma-puts-businesses-on-notice]

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	* Competition and Markets Authority CMA.		* Competition and Markets Authority CMA.
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	* Green Technical Advisory Group GTAG.		* Green Technical Advisory Group GTAG.
	* Greenwashing.		* Greenwashing.
		+	* Is local sourcing always the most sustainable choice?
	* Sustainable materials for construction.		* Sustainable materials for construction.

Editor at 18:12, 9 November 2021

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		+	* Competition and Markets Authority CMA.
	* Consumer.		* Consumer.
	* Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 CPRs.		* Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 CPRs.
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	* CMA, [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1018820/Guidance_for_businesses_on_making_environmental_claims_.pdf CMA guidance on environmental claims on goods and services].		* CMA, [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1018820/Guidance_for_businesses_on_making_environmental_claims_.pdf CMA guidance on environmental claims on goods and services].

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Editor at 16:57, 23 September 2021

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	* Green.		* Green.
	* Green Technical Advisory Group GTAG.		* Green Technical Advisory Group GTAG.
		+	* Greenwashing.
	* Sustainable materials for construction.		* Sustainable materials for construction.

Editor at 16:26, 22 September 2021

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	* Consumer.		* Consumer.
		+	* Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 CPRs.
	* Consumer rights act 2015.		* Consumer rights act 2015.
	* Energy related products regulations.		* Energy related products regulations.

Editor at 08:31, 22 September 2021

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	In September ~~2012~~, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/green-claims-code-making-environmental-claims Green Claims Code] to help businesses understand how to communicate their green credentials while reducing the risk of misleading shoppers.	+	In September 2021, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/green-claims-code-making-environmental-claims Green Claims Code] to help businesses understand how to communicate their green credentials while reducing the risk of misleading shoppers.

	The key piece of relevant consumer protection legislation for developing this guidance was the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs). The CPRs contain a general prohibition against unfair commercial practices and specific prohibitions against misleading actions and misleading omissions.		The key piece of relevant consumer protection legislation for developing this guidance was the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs). The CPRs contain a general prohibition against unfair commercial practices and specific prohibitions against misleading actions and misleading omissions.

Designing Buildings at 07:35, 22 September 2021

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	~~To help businesses understand how to communicate their green credentials while reducing the risk of misleading shoppers~~, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) ~~has~~ published the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/green-claims-code-making-environmental-claims Green Claims Code].	+	In September 2012, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/green-claims-code-making-environmental-claims Green Claims Code] to help businesses understand how to communicate their green credentials while reducing the risk of misleading shoppers.

−	~~In developing this guidance, the~~ key piece of relevant consumer protection legislation was the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs). The CPRs contain a general prohibition against unfair commercial practices and specific prohibitions against misleading actions and misleading omissions.	+	The key piece of relevant consumer protection legislation for developing this guidance was the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs). The CPRs contain a general prohibition against unfair commercial practices and specific prohibitions against misleading actions and misleading omissions.

	= Areas of guidance =		= Areas of guidance =

−	The Green Claims Code focuses on ~~six~~ principles based on existing consumer law found in the CPRs. ~~In accordance with the Green Claims Code, firms~~ making green claims “must not omit or hide important information” and “must consider the full life cycle of the product”. Businesses have until January 2022 to make sure their environmental claims comply.	+	The Green Claims Code focuses on principles based on existing consumer law found in the CPRs. Firms making green claims “must not omit or hide important information” and “must consider the full life cycle of the product”. Businesses have until January 2022 to make sure their environmental claims comply.

−	~~The CMA wants to ensure that businesses feel confident navigating the law in this area.~~ Following the initial compliance adjustment period, the CMA will carry out a full review of misleading green claims, both on and offline (e.g. claims made in store or on labelling). ~~Where there is clear evidence of breaches of consumer law, the CMA may also take action before the formal review begins.~~	+	Following the initial compliance adjustment period, the CMA will carry out a full review of misleading green claims, both on and offline (e.g. claims made in store or on labelling). The CMA will prioritise which sectors to review, based on its concerns about people being misled by environmental claims. This could include industries where consumers appear most susceptible. However, any sector where the CMA finds significant concerns could become a priority.
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−	The CMA will prioritise which sectors to review, based on its concerns about people being misled by environmental claims. This could include industries where consumers appear most susceptible. However, any sector where the CMA finds significant concerns could become a priority.	+

	= Follow up actions =		= Follow up actions =

Editor at 13:38, 21 September 2021

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−	The Green Claims Code has been published following consultations with businesses and consumer groups. Businesses should check their green claims against the Code and seek legal advice if they are unsure whether their claims comply with the law. More information can be found on the misleading environmental claims case page.	+	The Green Claims Code has been published following consultations with businesses and consumer groups. Businesses should check their green claims against the Code and seek legal advice if they are unsure whether their claims comply with the law. More information can be found on the misleading [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/green-claims-code-making-environmental-claims environmental claims case page].

	Minister of State for Energy and Clean Growth, Greg Hands, said, “Government is also reviewing green energy tariffs to ensure consumers can be confident they are choosing companies that make a conscious choice to invest in renewable energy.”		Minister of State for Energy and Clean Growth, Greg Hands, said, “Government is also reviewing green energy tariffs to ensure consumers can be confident they are choosing companies that make a conscious choice to invest in renewable energy.”
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		+	Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/greenwashing-cma-puts-businesses-on-notice https://www.gov.uk/government/news/greenwashing-cma-puts-businesses-on-notice]

	= Related articles =		= Related articles =

Editor at 13:32, 21 September 2021

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	* CMA, [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1018820/Guidance_for_businesses_on_making_environmental_claims_.pdf CMA guidance on environmental claims on goods and services].		* CMA, [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1018820/Guidance_for_businesses_on_making_environmental_claims_.pdf CMA guidance on environmental claims on goods and services].

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	= Related articles =		= Related articles =

		+	* Consumer.
		+	* Consumer rights act 2015.
		+	* Energy related products regulations.
		+	* Green.
	* Green Technical Advisory Group GTAG.		* Green Technical Advisory Group GTAG.
		+	* Sustainable materials for construction.

	= External resources =		= External resources =

	* CMA, [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1018820/Guidance_for_businesses_on_making_environmental_claims_.pdf CMA guidance on environmental claims on goods and services].		* CMA, [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1018820/Guidance_for_businesses_on_making_environmental_claims_.pdf CMA guidance on environmental claims on goods and services].
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= Introduction =

To help businesses understand how to communicate their green credentials while reducing the risk of misleading shoppers, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/green-claims-code-making-environmental-claims Green Claims Code].

In developing this guidance, the key piece of relevant consumer protection legislation was the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs). The CPRs contain a general prohibition against unfair commercial practices and specific prohibitions against misleading actions and misleading omissions.

= Areas of guidance =

The Green Claims Code focuses on six principles based on existing consumer law found in the CPRs. In accordance with the Green Claims Code, firms making green claims “must not omit or hide important information” and “must consider the full life cycle of the product”. Businesses have until January 2022 to make sure their environmental claims comply.

The CMA wants to ensure that businesses feel confident navigating the law in this area. Following the initial compliance adjustment period, the CMA will carry out a full review of misleading green claims, both on and offline (e.g. claims made in store or on labelling). Where there is clear evidence of breaches of consumer law, the CMA may also take action before the formal review begins.

The CMA will prioritise which sectors to review, based on its concerns about people being misled by environmental claims. This could include industries where consumers appear most susceptible. However, any sector where the CMA finds significant concerns could become a priority.

= Follow up actions =

The Green Claims Code has been published following consultations with businesses and consumer groups. Businesses should check their green claims against the Code and seek legal advice if they are unsure whether their claims comply with the law. More information can be found on the misleading environmental claims case page.

Minister of State for Energy and Clean Growth, Greg Hands, said, “Government is also reviewing green energy tariffs to ensure consumers can be confident they are choosing companies that make a conscious choice to invest in renewable energy.”

= Related articles =

* Green Technical Advisory Group GTAG.

= External resources =

* CMA, [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1018820/Guidance_for_businesses_on_making_environmental_claims_.pdf CMA guidance on environmental claims on goods and services].