Restricted claim
“Ecological”
Is “Ecological” allowed under the EU Green Claims Directive (2024/825)?
High-risk claim Generic environmental
Why it is restricted
Presented as a quality mark, it asserts general environmental soundness. In several member states it is also treated as implying organic certification.
Say this instead
Use the certified term you actually hold, e.g. "Certified organic under Regulation (EU) 2018/848."
In English
- “ökologisch”
- “écologique”
- “ecologisch”
- “ecologico”
- “eco-compatibile”
- “ökoloogiline”
- “ekologinen”
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