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Green Claims Under The Microscope: New Rules For EU And Non-EU Businesses

The EU's new Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive introduces sweeping restrictions on environmental claims and sustainability labels across all B2C commercial practices, fundamentally reshaping how businesses can market their green credentials. From September 2026, companies face strict prohibitions on generic environmental claims, carbon offsetting-based marketing, and unverified sustainability labels, while enhanced durability requirements impose new obligations on product information a

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A&O Shearman

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New EU Withdrawal Button Requirement: Practical Implications And Recommendations For US And Global Online Sellers

The European Union's new Consumer Rights Directive amendment introduces a mandatory "withdrawal button" for online merchants, fundamentally changing how consumers exercise their 14-day right of withdrawal from distance contracts. This requirement, effective June 19, 2026, applies to any trader—including US-based companies—actively selling to EU consumers, creating new compliance obligations around button placement, design standards, data collection, and confirmation processes. Understanding whic

European Union Consumer

K&L Gates LLP

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European Commission Stops Short Of Imposing Mandatory Requirements Following Citizens' Stop Destroying Videogames Initiative