Claims assessment · Comparative claim

50% lower CO₂ than conventional [product]

Typical treatment across 5 reviewed regimes. Every verdict below is tied to a stated legal hook.

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How this claim is typically treated

5 reviewed markets · one comparison

MarketTypical treatmentLegal basisWhat is required
European UnionEURestricted
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UCPD Art 6/7; comparative advertising rules; Green Claims Dir (stalled) would require LCA

Identical Dictionary termFunctional unitA functional unit is the quantified function of a product system used as the reference basis for comparison in life cycle assessment.Read the full definition ; stated boundary; verified dataset (EPD/PEF)

United KingdomUKRestricted
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CMA Code; CAP 11

Basis of comparison disclosed; like-for-like

United StatesUSRestricted
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FTC 260.4/260.6 comparative claims

Basis stated; competent and reliable evidence

CanadaCARestricted
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s.74.01(1)(b.1)

Test before claim; retain data

AustraliaAURestricted

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ACL s.18/29

Basis disclosed; ACCC comparative principles

Last reviewed 22 Aug 2026This is an informational comparison, not legal advice.

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Last verified 2026-08-22.

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