The Chamber of Deputies Approved the Ban on so-Called Green-Painting of Goods Today

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An amendment approved by the Chamber of Deputies on October 14 aims to prevent misleading information about the environmental impact of products, so-called greenwashing. The amendment on consumer protection, which will implement EU directives into Czech law, for example, prohibits presenting goods as environmentally friendly without the manufacturer properly documenting this, or deliberately limiting their lifespan with so-called spoilage agents…

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An amendment approved by the Chamber of Deputies today aims to prevent misleading information about the environmental impacts of products, so-called greenwashing. The amendment on consumer protection, which will implement EU directives into Czech law, for example, prohibits presenting goods as environmentally friendly without the manufacturer properly documenting this, or deliberately limiting their lifespan with so-called spoilage devices.

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The Chamber of Deputies today approved a draft amendment to the Consumer Protection Act and the Civil Code, which is intended to tighten the rules for environmental claims and strengthen customers' rights when making complaints. The proposal will now head to the Senate. What is it supposed to bring and when will the changes be reflected in shopping?

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Products will no longer be allowed to lie about their green origin or contain "damages". The amendment to the Consumer Act was approved by deputies on Wednesday. Retailers can sell products in stock for another two years.