Brussels targets greenwashing, planned obsolescence in new EU consumer rules

New rules presented by the European Commission on Wednesday (30 March) aim to better protect consumers against false environmental claims and introduce a ban on greenwashing and planned obsolescence.

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Apple software update — Tech companies are clearly targeted with a new rule obliging them to inform consumers “about features introduced to limit durability, for example, a software which stops or downgrades the functionality of the good after a particular period of time”. [<a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/rostovondon-russia-january-25-2021-hand-1902441538" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nikkimeel / Shutterstock</a>]

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