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EU Consumer Authorities Agree Common Understanding on 'Old Stock' Under Green Transition Directive
The Commission published a common understanding agreed in the CPC network on how national authorities will treat products and packaging carrying environmental claims or sustainability labels that were made or stocked before the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive applies on 27 September 2026.
European Commission
Date Added
17 October 2026 at 19:54:14
Why it matters
Gives businesses a coordinated, compliance-focused approach to existing stock, but expects traders to take reasonable corrective steps rather than rely on old labels indefinitely.
Cite this case: EcoAppraise (2026) 'EU Consumer Authorities Agree Common Understanding on 'Old Stock' Under Green Transition Directive', Global Enforcement & Advisory Registry. Available at: https://www.ecoappraise.com/cases/eu-consumer-authorities-agree-common-understanding-on-old-stock-under-green-transition-directive (Accessed: 19 October 2026). Original source: European Commission, 17 October 2026.
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