Sustainability Language

Chapter 08 · Finance, data & evidenceSustainability Language

General environmental benefit claim

scopeFTC Green Guides · 16 CFR 260.4

Definition

Unqualified claims like "eco-friendly" presumptively deceptive; qualification must be clear, prominent, specific

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Unqualified claims like "eco-friendly" presumptively deceptive; qualification must be clear, prominent, specific

FTC Green Guides16 CFR 260.4 · verified 2026-08-22

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Classification
Indexed
Review stage
Editorially approved
Last reviewed
23 Aug 2026
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