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Amendment to the Unfair Competition Act (UWG) Against Greenwashing: Start in September 2026

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The German government will introduce its planned amendment to the Federal Act Against Unfair Competition (UWG) to the Economic Affairs Committee on Wednesday. The amendment is expected to be passed in July and come into effect on September 27, 2026. The aim is to combat greenwashing and consumer deception. According to the amendment, eco-friendly claims must be verifiable, sustainability labels will only be valid if certified, and the definition…
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The German government will introduce its planned amendment to the Federal Act Against Unfair Competition (UWG) to the Economic Affairs Committee on Wednesday. The amendment is expected to be passed in July and come into effect on September 27, 2026. The aim is to combat greenwashing and consumer deception. According to the amendment, eco-friendly claims must be verifiable, sustainability labels will only be valid if certified, and the definition…

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vienna.at broke the news on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
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