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Dutch department store De Bijenkorf removes incorrect sustainability claims following an ACM action
De Bijenkorf removed incorrect and unsubstantiated sustainability claims from its website after being confronted by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM). The claims were general and vague, such as 'Sustainable products' and 'Reduced environmental impact', and lacked sufficient substantiation. ACM's action led to the immediate removal of these claims.
Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM)
Date Added
24 April 2026 at 10:43:42
Why it matters
Demonstrates ACM's enforcement against greenwashing and misleading environmental advertising, emphasizing the need for substantiated and clear sustainability claims.
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