
EU bans generic eco-claims and self-made green badges for hotels
Since September 27, EU consumer law bans generic green claims and self-made eco-labels, but hotels can still make specific claims on the same page.

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Since September 27, EU consumer law bans generic green claims and self-made eco-labels, but hotels can still make specific claims on the same page.

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