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The Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (EmpCo) Directive was transposed into national law by EU member states on March 27, 2026, and will become fully legally binding on September 27, 2026. The directive’s arrival creates a structural shift in compliance by prohibiting unsubstantiated green claims for products available to consumers online and offline in the EU. eBay, Amazon, and other online marketplaces are expected to introduce AI filters by the end of September that flag and remove listings containing vague green claims. As a result, sellers will have to update their product listings to ensure compliance with the EmpCo directive. Here’s a quick overview of what this new legislation means for online sellers: ✅Sellers cannot use terms like eco-friendly or sustainable to promote a product unless they can prove recognized outstanding environmental performance. ✅Merchants can no longer claim that a product is carbon neutral or climate neutral based solely on offsetting. ✅Brands can only use eco-labels in their storefronts if they meet the EU’s new transparency criteria. ✅All product listings on online marketplaces must include information about the item’s features that impact its durability and the availability of spare parts.  What are your thoughts on the EmpCo directive? Let us know in the comments 👇 #EUcompliance #EmpCoDirective #Sustainability #EnvironmentalRegulation