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Restricted claim

“BPA-free”

Is “BPA-free” allowed under the EU Green Claims Directive (2024/825)?

High-risk claim Legal requirement as feature

Why it is restricted

BPA has been banned in food contact materials in the EU since Regulation (EU) 2024/3190. Advertising its absence as a benefit presents compliance as a distinguishing feature.

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Drop the badge. If the material matters to buyers, describe it: "Tritan copolyester body."

In English

  • “BPA-frei”
  • “sans BPA”
  • “BPA-vrij”
  • “sin BPA”
  • “senza BPA”
  • “BPA-vaba”
  • “BPA-vapaa”
  • “BPA-fri”

Legal basis

Directive 2005/29/EC, Annex I point 10a, inserted by Directive 2024/825 (requirements imposed by law on ALL products within the relevant product category, presented as a distinctive feature — the prohibition only bites where the duty covers the whole category, which this scan does not determine)

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“CE certified” High-risk claim “2-year warranty” High-risk claim “No animal testing” High-risk claim “REACH compliant” High-risk claim “RoHS compliant” High-risk claim “CLP labelled” High-risk claim

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