Restricted claim
“Responsible”
Is “Responsible” allowed under the EU Green Claims Directive (2024/825)?
Medium-risk claim Generic environmental
Why it is restricted
"Responsibly made" or "responsible sourcing" asserts ethical and environmental diligence without naming the standard the diligence is measured against.
Say this instead
Name the scheme and coverage: "98% of our cotton is sourced through Better Cotton (2025 volume)."
In English
- “responsable”
- “verantwoord”
- “responsabile”
- “vastuullinen”
- “ansvarsfull”
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