CMA publishes anti-greenwash guidance for fashion brands and retailers

Stuart Stone
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New guidance from competition and consumer protection watchdog builds on findings from Asos, Boohoo, and George at Asda investigation

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a new document to help fashion retailers avoid misleading green claims and minimise the risk of "greenwashing" when discussing their environmental...

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