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Product Dictionary termCarbon footprintThe quantified greenhouse-gas emissions associated with a defined organisation, product, activity, event or other subject across a stated boundary and period.Read the full definition label (e.g. “1.2 kg CO₂e”)
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
| Market | Typical treatment | Legal basis | What is required |
|---|---|---|---|
| European UnionEU | Conditional | View legal reasoningUCPD; PEF method (product environmental footprint) | Dictionary termISO 14067ISO 14067 is a standard for quantifying and reporting the carbon footprint of products.Read the full definition /PEF-compliant footprint; Dictionary termSystem boundarySystem boundary is the defined set of processes, life-cycle stages and flows included or excluded from an assessment.Read the full definition and database version disclosed; comparable across shelf only with same method. |
| United KingdomUK | Conditional | View legal reasoningCMA Code | Methodology disclosed; boundary stated. |
| United StatesUS | Conditional | View legal reasoningFTC 260.4 | Dictionary termISO 14067ISO 14067 is a standard for quantifying and reporting the carbon footprint of products.Read the full definition calculation on file. |
| CanadaCA | Conditional | View legal reasoningCompetition Act s.74.01(1)(b.1) | LCA study before label use. |
| AustraliaAU | Conditional | A direct source link has not yet been added for this assessment. View legal reasoningACL s.18 | Calculation dossier retained. |
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PEF/OEF method per Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021/2279 + approved PEFCRsRelationship basis: Standards review 02 · source-linked relationship review · 24 August 2026ISO 14040/14044 (LCA)Reporting standard · Provides evidence relevant toDisclosure against this standard provides evidence relevant to the claim; the standard does not certify performance.
ISO 14040:2006+Amd 1:2020; ISO 14044:2006+Amd 1:2017+Amd 2:2020Relationship basis: Standards review 02 · source-linked relationship review · 24 August 2026ISO 14067 (Carbon Footprint of Products)Reporting standard · Provides evidence relevant toDisclosure against this standard provides evidence relevant to the claim; the standard does not certify performance.
ISO 14067:2018 (carbon footprint of products)Relationship basis: Standards review 02 · source-linked relationship review · 24 August 2026