Regulations
Each record summarises what the instrument actually says, who it binds, and the dates that matter. Sourced from the official text, not from summaries of it.
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Directive (EU) 2024/825 · In force
ECGT — Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition
Aimed at traders selling to consumers, not at B2B material suppliers — but buyers will push the substantiation burden back up the chain. From 27 September 2026 self-made sustainability badges and offset-based neutrality claims…
Last verified 2026-08-22 -
Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 · In force
ESPR — Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
The 2026 destruction ban lists apparel, clothing accessories and footwear, but not handbags or luggage (CN 4202) — those can be added later by delegated act. The harder problem is Digital Product Passport data…
Last verified 2026-08-22 -
COM/2023/166 final · Proposed
Green Claims Directive — proposal stalled, not formally withdrawn
Not law, and not withdrawn either — the Commission said in June 2025 it intended to drop the file, but no formal withdrawal has been published and the procedure remains open. Suppliers citing it…
Last verified 2026-08-22 -
16 CFR Part 260 · In force
FTC Green Guides
Guidance rather than a standalone rule, but enforced: chemically regenerated bamboo viscose may not be sold as 'bamboo' in the US — it is rayon or lyocell made from bamboo. Unqualified 'eco-friendly' and 'green'…
Last verified 2026-08-22