Claims assessment · Entity claim

Net positive” (give-back framing)

Typical treatment across five regimes. Every verdict below is tied to a stated legal hook.

Market comparison

How this claim is typically treated

Five major markets · one reviewed comparison

MarketTypical treatmentLegal basisWhat is required
European UnionEURestricted
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EmpCo Annex I; UCPD Art. 6

Generic superiority claim — requires demonstrated recognised excellent performance; 'net positive' accounting methodology must be published.

United KingdomUKRestricted
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CMA Code

Net-impact accounting methodology disclosed; high ASA risk.

United StatesUSConditional
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FTC 260.4

Full-lifecycle netting evidence incl. offsets quality.

CanadaCARestricted
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Competition Act s.74.01(1)(b.2)

Recognised methodology netting required.

AustraliaAURestricted

The cited source is recorded in the assessment.

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ACL s.18

Netting methodology and data on file.

Last reviewed 22 Aug 2026This is an informational comparison, not legal advice.
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This is an informational reference, not legal advice. Verdicts reflect the typical use of this claim; exact wording, product, market and date can change the assessment.

Last verified 2026-08-22.