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The Green Guides are set of marketing guidelines issued by the United States Federal Trade Commission to prevent businesses from making misleading environmental claims in marketing and/or advertising and to... more +
The Green Guides are set of marketing guidelines issued by the United States Federal Trade Commission to prevent businesses from making misleading environmental claims in marketing and/or advertising and to provide businesses with proper standards for making such claims.    less -
Morgan Lewis

Court Reverses Prior Decision Finding ‘Carbon-Neutral’ Claim May Be Misleading

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A US federal district court, upon a motion to reconsider, granted the defendant’s motion to dismiss class action claims concerning its use of the term “carbon neutral.” This decision represents a victory for consumer goods...more

K&L Gates LLP

Litigation Minute: The Lifecycle of Beauty Packaging (Beauty and Wellness Series: Part Three of Three)

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What You Need To Know In A Minute Or Less - For both consumers and producers, the recent seismic shifts in packaging—from materials to circularity advertising—have been hard to miss. The past few years have introduced several...more

Jones Day

Class Action "Greenwashing" Bottled Water Lawsuit Survives Motion to Dismiss in New York Federal Court

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On January 10, 2024, a class action lawsuit survived a motion to dismiss a complaint alleging injury due to misleading "carbon neutrality" branding on bottled water. Dorris v. Danone Waters of America, Case No. 22 Civ. 8717...more

BakerHostetler

Greenwashing or Hair Washing?

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When it comes to advertising disputes, there are relatively few substantive decisions to inform best practices. The relevant law boils down to whether a claim constitutes “misleading or deceptive advertising,” which means...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 11th Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements - June 28th - 29th, New York, NY

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ACI and CRN are excited to welcome you back to New York City this Spring for the 11th Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements. Since last year, there have been numerous important developments...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Going ‘Green’—What Does That Mean? FTC Proposes Revisions To Green Guides

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As consumers actively seek more environmentally friendly products and services, companies have increased “green” advertising efforts to highlight eco-friendly claims and certifications related to carbon emissions, renewable...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Greenwashing: FTC Considering Updates to Environmental “Green Guides”

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On December 14, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is seeking public comment “on potential updates and changes to the Green Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims” (the Notice). The...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

FTC Requests Public Comment on Refresh of Green Guides, Including Feedback on “Organic” and “Sustainable”

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The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or the “Commission”) is seeking public comments on potential updates to its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides” or “Guides”). The Green Guides are...more

Alston & Bird

Making Environmental Marketing Claims: A Balancing Act

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Our Food & Beverage; Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources; and ESG Advisory Groups outline regulatory and litigation developments in environmental claims on product labels and provide insights on how marketers can...more

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Is Your Fashion Brand "Sustainable"?

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Brands Must Ensure Forced Labor is Not Used and Environmental Claims are Accurate - In response to consumer demand, the fashion industry has embraced Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) sourcing, including...more

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