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Restricted claim

“Green choice”

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

High-risk claim Generic environmental

Why it is restricted

A steering label that tells the consumer this option is environmentally better without disclosing the criterion or the comparison set.

Say this instead

If you rank options, publish the criteria and the data behind the ranking next to the badge.

In English

  • “roheline valik”

Legal basis

Directive 2005/29/EC, Annex I point 4a, inserted by Directive 2024/825 (generic environmental claim)

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