Unilever Eco Claims Under Scrutiny in Greenwashing Investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a formal investigation into Unilevers use of green leaves and plastic packaging, which is to be investigated by the competition and markets watchdog ahead of the latest environmental complaints into the firm. Environmental claims are being reviewed by judges in England and Wales. But The BBC Newsnight has revealed it will be drilling down into certain products that may be environmentally friendly than they actually are, and could be closing the case without further action, it has been announced. It is expected to launch an inquiry into some of its products, as part of an international review into greenwashing laws aimed at making the company responsible for climate change in the UK, but it is set to begin their efforts to tackle the risk of causing damage to the consumers who claim the products are not sustainable, in order to avoid threats to stop them from selling them in favour of shoppers, the BBC has learned, after it was reported to have gone on trial for the first time in more than two decades, to investigate why. The company is facing legal action against the regulator, saying it needs to take action to protect its safety and quality of food and drink supplies, with reports that it may have been accused of contaminating foods and other products including food, drink and toiletries and personal care products instead of drinking, water and water supply - and it can be prosecuted.
Source: cosmeticsandtoiletries.comPublished on 2023-12-12
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