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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of... more +
The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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Do Not Bottle the Truth: Major Soft Drinks Company Commits to Correcting its Recycling Claims Under EU Law

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In November 2023, a collection of consumer protection organisations from across the European Union reported several major bottled drinks companies to the European Commission and consumer protection authorities (CPA Network)...more

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European Union Targets SHEIN Over Consumer Law Breaches: What Online Sellers Must Learn Fast

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In late May 2025, the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network and the European Commission (EC) concluded a joint investigation into online marketplace and e-retailer SHEIN. The result? A strong warning shot: Several of...more

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Goodwin Antitrust & Regulatory Shorts: Fashion Faux Pas; Misleading Green and Social Responsibility Claims

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In recent years, legislative initiatives have increasingly reflected the green agenda and sustainability objectives of the European Commission (the Commission)....more

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On Hold: EU pulls the plug on Green Claims Directive

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What happened? The European Commission announced on Friday, 20 June 2025 that it is considering scrapping its proposed directive to introduce substantiation and certification requirements for environmental claims and labels,...more

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European Commission Announces Intention to Withdraw EU Green Claims Directive Proposal

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The announcement follows the EPP’s call not to further reinforce the existing EU anti-greenwashing framework, citing “overly complex” procedures in the proposal....more

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