Presenting a product or service as more environmentally friendly than it is. The FPS Economy targets a claim that is false, presented in a misleading way or that cannot be verified, prohibited by articles VI.93 to VI.100 of the Code of Economic Law.

Also known as: green washing

Source: SPF Économie

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