Claims assessment · Product claim

Natural” / “all-natural

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 UnionEUConditional
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UCPD Art. 6/7; Food Reg (EU) 1169/2011 for food

Define 'natural'; for food, additive/processing rules restrict use; cosmetics: ISO 16128 natural-origin index expected.

United KingdomUKConditional
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CMA Green Claims Code; ASA

Ambiguous without qualification; must not imply Dictionary termEnvironmental benefitAny representation tied to protecting/restoring the environment or mitigating climate change — read broadlyRead the full definition by default.

United StatesUSConditional
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FTC Act s.5; FDA policy (food)

FTC has pursued 'all-natural' cases (2021-22 settlements); must be substantiated for the whole product incl. processing.

CanadaCAConditional
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Competition Act s.74.01(1)(b.1)

Evidence of composition and minimal processing.

AustraliaAUConditional

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ACL s.18

ACCC 'natural' food/cosmetics enforcement history.

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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