CMA legislation updates – the importance of accurate and truthful environmental claims

In March 2024, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published an open letter to all businesses in the fashion retail sector highlighting the need to consider obligations under consumer protection law when making environmental claims. The letter draws attention to the CMA’s “Green Claims Code” guidance and emphasises that promoting environmental sustainability remains a priority for the CMA.   

Join Mike Coates as he presents what this means for the home & gift industry and how you will need to prepare. Hear an update on key legislation and policies that will affect you, as well as an update into ongoing greenwashing investigations, what internal compliance processes you will need to consider and the importance of accurate and truthful environmental claims.