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Restricted claim

“Recyclable”

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

Medium-risk claim Material & composition

Why it is restricted

Technically recyclable is not the same as actually collected. If no separate collection stream exists in the markets you sell to, the claim misleads.

Say this instead

"Recyclable in kerbside paper collection across the EU. The pump is PP — separate before disposal."

In English

  • “recycelbar”
  • “recyclable”
  • “recyclebaar”
  • “reciclable”
  • “riciclabile”
  • “taaskasutatav”
  • “kierrätettävä”
  • “återvinningsbar”

Legal basis

UCPD Article 6(1)(b) and Article 2(p) as amended by Directive 2024/825 (environmental characteristics are a main characteristic; a claim is generic — and so caught by Annex I point 4a — where the specification is not given in clear and prominent terms on the same medium)

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Related claims

“Biodegradable” High-risk claim “Compostable” Medium-risk claim “Recycled” Medium-risk claim “Organic” Medium-risk claim “Bio-based” Medium-risk claim “Plastic-free” Medium-risk claim

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