"Eco Labels" News Archive

The European Commission introduced the Green Claims Directive on March 22, 2023, in response to increased consumer demand for eco-conscious products, aiming to combat greenwashing and promote transparency in environmental claims.

The European Outdoor Group mandates members to commit to the Race to Zero initiative by 2024, securing substantial support with an 88% approval in a recent vote among 106 eligible members.

European Union regulators proposed new rules to simplify sustainable investment labeling, introduce 'transition' product markers, and implement a sustainability grading indicator to combat greenwashing.

The webinar united key players in the industry, showcased inspiring success stories and the positive impact the EU Ecolabel is playing in the future of tourism.

Better Cotton, the global sustainability initiative for cotton production, has joined forces with the Make the Label Count coalition (MTLC) to urge the European Commission (EC) to reassess its Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology for fashion and textiles. The coalition, comprising over 50 organizations from the natural fibre and environmental sectors, is pressing for more accurate and credible sustainability metrics in the industry.

USDA has introduced new procedures to address false animal-welfare claims on meat packaging while facing challenges in verifying claims and proposing actions for enhanced documentation.