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Indicator: Consumer information † D1
Adherence to Green Claims Code: 2001  
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Change since
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Coverage: United Kingdom

Source: ECOTEC

Objective: Give consumers better information and encourage purchasing initiatives which help to move the market
  • In 2001, 25 per cent of the 609 products tested were assessed as not complying with the Green Claims code. A further 6 per cent were assessed as borderline.
  • Over 60 per cent of the paints, varnishes and wood preservers covered by the survey were reported as failing to adhere to the code.
Note: [1] New since QoLC (1999)

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