![]() Across the EU, in addition to Member State level action (see here for more information), the European Consumer Protection Cooperation Network has identified this area as a key trend that is likely to affect consumers’ interests across the EU. ![]() The Advertising Standards Authority also made various rulings relating to green claims in 2022. This is unlikely to be the end of the CMA’s action on greenwashing. No specific businesses have been named as in scope for this more recent investigation, but the CMA has said it will focus on businesses making vague and broad eco-statements with no evidence, product ranges being branded as sustainable, and misleading claims about the use of recycled materials. Last year, an investigation commenced in relation to green claims made in the fashion sector and more recently, the CMA announced a second investigation in relation to fast-moving consumer goods. The CMA has published guidance and has two open investigations on this topic. With the global environment being of great concern in the current era, greenwashing is a hot topic across the UK and EU, with environmental and sustainability claims being subject to increasing regulatory scrutiny. 2 - Tread carefully when making green claims For more details about the DSA, please see our article here. ![]() Designation has a number of consequences, including that the DSA will potentially apply to those businesses from as early as June or July of this year, with the general application of the DSA to all other businesses only kicking in from February 2024. The European Commission will use this data to designate “ very large online platforms” or “ very large online search engines” from those that have more than 45 million monthly EU recipients of the relevant service. By that date, all providers of online platforms and online search engines must publish their average monthly active number of EU recipients of the service (and at least every six months following). ![]() The first deadline under the new EU Digital Services Act (DSA) hits this week, on 17 February. Here is our round-up of the “hot” consumer law topics which consumer-facing businesses should keep an eye on over the coming year, and which are likely to lead to direct enforcement action: 1 - Two-tiered EU regime for online platforms and online search engines kicks off this month As we ease ourselves into 2023, there has been a recent flurry of activity at UK and EU level in relation to consumer protection law matters. ![]()
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