Biodegradable and Other Environmental Claims
Giving clear, straightforward, environmental information has benefits for consumers and businesses alike. By providing information about the environmental effects and qualities of products, and how to use and dispose of them, environmental claims (“green” claims) help consumers to make informed buying choices.
This document is official Government and Industry guidance which has been developed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Department of Trade and Industry (now BERR) to provide clear, user-friendly advice for companies in the cleaning product sector who wish to make environmental claims such as ‘biodegradable’ about their products.
These guidelines are endorsed and supported by the UK Cleaning Products Industry Association (UKCPI).
It covers Environmentally Friendly; Biodegradable (surfactant and product biodegradability); user information (eg Washright) and other environmental claims on cleaning products.
Further information on biodegradable and green claims can be found by visiting:
- DEFRA Guidance on 'Biodegradable' and Other Environmental Claims download pdf 84KB
- Defra Green Claims