Claims assessment · Entity/product claim

Plastic-neutral

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 UnionEUProhibited
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EmpCo Annex I pt 4c logic (offset-based neutral-impact claims)

Remove neutrality wording; disclose collection/credit basis separately

United KingdomUKRestricted
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CMA Code

Disclose credit reliance; scheme integrity evidence

United StatesUSRestricted
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FTC 260.5 analogy

Substantiate credit chain; avoid implying plastic-free

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

Methodology disclosure

AustraliaAURestricted

The cited source is recorded in the assessment.

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ACL

Qualification + scheme evidence

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.